We note from the media that the liquidators of Porter Davis are attempting to source builders to take over the completion of some homes contracted to Porter Davis. Should a new builder approach a homeowner to complete a partly completed home, homeowners should be seek legal advice as there are a number of issues they need to […]
The importance of terminating your construction contract when your builder becomes insolvent or enters into liquidation It’s no secret that the construction industry has been experiencing unprecedented disruption caused by labour shortages and supply chain issues over the last few years. As the flow-on effects of such disruption continue to ripple through the industry, we are now[…]
The Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2020 assented to on 23 July 2020 introduced progressive changes to the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) (BIF Act) and Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (Qld) (QBCC Act). The changes will commence on a day to be fixed by[…]