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Apr

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 labour causing major disruption. The residential construction sector has been particularly hard-hit by these shortages, with some builders estimating wait periods of up to four (4) months for materials and labour necessary for works to commence. To assist […]

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Aug

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 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[…]