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What Is a Preliminary Agreement – And Why You Might Need One Before Signing a Building Contract If you are building a new home or renovating, there is a bit of legwork that needs to happy before the builder can present the owner with a building contract. That’s where a […]

If your newly constructed or recently renovated home has sprung a leak during the past week’s weather, you may be wondering whether to notify your builder or make a claim on your home and contents insurance—or both. It’s essential to determine the likely cause of the leak. In many cases,[…]

The Christmas and New Year’s holidays are fast approaching.   Unfortunately, contractual deadlines that fall on or around this time are often missed, which can result in a significant financial burden. Below we explain how construction industry legislation in Queensland deals with the Christmas and New Year’s holiday shutdown period (Christmas[…]

Construct Law Group is proud to announce its win as the Boutique Diversity Law Firm of the Year at the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards, held on Thursday, 14 November 2024, at the Crown Melbourne.  The Women in Law Awards is one of Australia’s premier legal industry events, spotlighting[…]

Construct Law Group has been shortlisted for the Women in Law Awards 2024. Construct Law Group has been named as a finalist in the Women in Law Awards for Boutique Diversity Law Firm of the Year. The Women in Law Awards is the benchmark for excellence, recognising the best and[…]

What Every Homeowner (and Builder) Should Know  When it comes to building or renovating your home in Queensland, you want assurance that the construction will meet the required standards. That’s where implied warranties under Part 3 of Schedule 1B of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (QBCC Act)[…]