Subcontractors
Posted 20 March 2015
In a Nutshell
Builders need to manage both the “front-end” and “back-end” of works performed by subcontractors so that builders can take appropriate steps if a subcontractor performs defect…
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Building Defects, Contracts, Construction
Posted 02 March 2015
In a Nutshell
As a result of changes to the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) (“the Act”) residential building work contracts entered into from 1 March 2015 must be compliant with new requirements i…
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Building Defects, Residential Building Works, Construction
Posted 18 November 2014
In a Nutshell
Owner-builder work is presumed to have been completed within 18 months after an owner-builder permit is issued, or earlier if an occupation certificate is issued within that period. …
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Construction, Personal Property Securities
Posted 26 August 2014
In a Nutshell
Parties who loan or lease plant or equipment need to be aware of when to register a security interest under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (“PPSA”) to avoid unhappy sce…
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Security of Payments
Posted 19 June 2014
Summary
On 20 November 2013 the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (“the Act”) was amended so that the following new payment terms apply to all construction contrac…
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Security of Payments
Posted 31 January 2014
For your reference we have compiled a process document as a step by step procedural guide to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW), incorporating the amendments ma…
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Construction
Posted 29 January 2014
Builders that perform residential building work need to ensure that appropriate systems are in place to ensure that their advertisements comply with legislative requirements for licensing and consumer…
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Construction, Personal Property Securities
Posted 05 September 2013
A recent New Zealand High Court case, McCloy v Maruka Institute of Technology [2013] NZHC 936 has provided some guidance in relation to issues not yet judicially decided in Australia. The findings are…
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