Top 10 Tips for contractors to ensure they comply with MFR’s
In Queensland, building contractors are required to comply with the Minimum Financial Requirements (MFRs), which are regulated by the […]
Supply and Demand: Understanding your position when faced with delays in residential builds
The impact of COVID-19 is continuing to be felt by the construction industry with shortages in materials and skilled[…]
Forecast for 2021 – QBCC penalties for non-payment
Under section 157 of the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (BIF Act) the QBCC Commissioner must[…]
Successful External Review Application by Contractor – QBCC Direction to Rectify set aside by QCAT
In the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Tribunal) decision of JPD Concreting Specialists Pty Ltd v Queensland v Building[…]
Christmas Shutdown 2020
The Christmas and New Year’s holiday is fast approaching. Unfortunately, if contractual deadlines that fall on or around this[…]
New QBCC Fines & Filling Licensing Gaps Mark the Most Recent Changes to Building Laws in QLD
The Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2020 assented to on 23 July 2020[…]