In October 2014, the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Amendment Act 2014 (“Amendment Bill”) was passed. The Amendment Bill amends the current Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (Qld) (“QBCC Act”). The QBCC Act affects builders,...
In October 2014, the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Amendment Act 2014 (“Amendment Bill”) was passed. The Amendment Bill amends the current Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (Qld) (“QBCC Act”). The QBCC Act affects builders,...
The consultation period recently ended for draft AS11000 General Conditions of Contracts (“AS 11000”) from Standards Australia. AS11000 isa new standard contract that is intended to provide general guidance for legal contracts in all sectors of industry, including...
The Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (“BCIPA”) underwent significant amendments which were passed by Parliament on 11 September 2014. FURTHER AMENDMENTS Since we last reported on the amendments to the BCIPA, the Queensland Government has passed...
In our last edition of CK Construct, we published an article on "Contract Negotiation Pitfalls", which focussed on the important considerations for parties when they first negotiate the terms in their contracts. This article focuses on governing law and jurisdiction...
In October 2014, the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Amendment Act 2014 (“QBCC Act”) was passed. The commencement is yet to be determined. The QBCC Act will affect builders, building owners and building owners who live adjacent to building works that...
In our last edition of CK Construct, we published an article on “Contract Negotiation Pitfalls”, which focussed on the important considerations for parties when they first negotiate the terms in their contracts. This article focuses on governing law and jurisdiction...
Amendments to the Building & Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (QLD) have altered the timeframes for the filing of payment claims, payment schedules, adjudication applications and adjudication responses. CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEW BCIPA TIMEFRAME DETAILS
Allana Agnew, an Associate in our Litigation and Insolvency team, attended a Discussion Evening held by the Building Dispute Practitioners Society in August 2014. Presenting at the Discussion Evening was the new Chairman of the Board and Commissioner of the Queensland...
Everyone wants a degree of flexibility in their commercial position during contract negotiations; to give a little here and hopefully gain something there. However, sometimes preserving a position can result in there being no binding contract between the parties. This...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 3 (Click here to download) The Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (“BCIPA”) regime is intended to be an efficient and reasonably low cost method for contractors and subcontractors to ensure payments are made to...
Proposed amendments to Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (QLD) ("BCIPA") have been approved by Cabinet and are presently being debated by State Parliament. The changes are likely to come into effect on 1 September 2014. All members of the building...