04

Dec

Christmas Shutdown 2020

The Christmas and New Year’s holiday is fast approaching.   Unfortunately, if contractual deadlines that fall on or around this time are missed, it 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 Shutdown Period) and we offer some simple […]

11

Dec

Christmas Holidays Shutdown Period – your “Out of office” does not stop contractual deadlines ticking

The Christmas and New Year’s holiday is fast approaching and can be a well-deserved break for those in the building and construction industry.   Unfortunately, deadlines which fall on or around this period can be a potential source of stress, confusion and conflict for owners, developers and contractors alike and if missed, can result in financial burden. In[…]