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JunDirections to rectify (DTRs) issued by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) can have significant impacts on contractors, particularly if the defects complaint snowballs into an insurance claim under the Queensland Home Warranty Scheme (QHWS). The Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (Qld) (QBCC Act) provides a process by which a decision to issue a […]
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MayGiven the fact that construction projects are governed by the contract existing between the parties, it is surprising the number of contracts we see that do not comply with the requirements imposed by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (Qld) (QBCC Act). The QBCC Act regulates the form and content of both domestic and non-domestic[…]
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MarWith the current health concerns and disruption brought by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, there is significant uncertainty on how this will affect the building and construction industry as a whole. Before we begin to feel the full effect of lockdowns and quarantines here in Queensland, you should take the time to review your current contracts and consider[…]
