Construction, Contracts and the Cost of Getting It Wrong

“We’ve worked together for years. We didn’t think we needed anything in writing.” It’s a familiar story in the construction and trades industry. A builder engages a subcontractor they’ve used for years. A tradie agrees to take on some additional work. A project runs over schedule, costs increase, or a client decides they’re not happy [...]

2026-10-29T22:34:22+00:00October 29th, 2026|Contracts, Dispute Resolution|Comments Off on Construction, Contracts and the Cost of Getting It Wrong
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Amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (Vic) are Now in Force

The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (Vic) (“the Act”) has been significantly amended and updated, with new rules taking effect from 15 April 2026. These new rules can affect all construction contracts, including contracts entered into before 15 April 2026, subject to the transitional provisions outlined in the amended Act. If [...]

2026-06-29T00:59:56+00:00June 28th, 2026|Business Advice|Comments Off on Amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (Vic) are Now in Force
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