Building Contract Requirements for Commercial Contracts and Subcontracts (Part 4A of the QBCC Act)
While many parties in construction projects are well aware of the importance of a written contract, it is surprising […]
Builder wins QCAT review of QBCC Direction to Rectify issued out of time: Oracle Building Corporation Pty Ltd v Queensland Building and Construction Commission [2020] QCAT 69
Directions to rectify (DTRs) issued by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) can have significant impacts on contractors,[…]
What must a contract contain to comply with the QBCC Act?
Given the fact that construction projects are governed by the contract existing between the parties, it is surprising the[…]
Tribunal confirms that a Domestic Regulated Contract that is not in writing, dated and signed has no effect
Clarke v Queensland Building and Construction Commission [2020] QCAT 88 It is surprising the number of matters we see[…]
An Adjudicator’s Perspective – 5 Tips for the Preparation of Adjudication Applications and Responses
Our Director, Aleisha MacKenzie, recently shared in a webinar 5 tips for the preparation of adjudication applications and responses[…]
Government offers short term relief from statutory demands and bankruptcy notices, but not from BIFA or the QBCC
In light of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the Australian Government has proposed the Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Bill[…]