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September Update – VY’s annual Q&A Dinner – Construction in Crisis Vincent Young
6 September, 2024

September Update – VY’s annual Q&A Dinner – Construction in Crisis

SEPTEMBER UPDATE VY's annual Q&A Dinner - Construction in Crisis Vincent Young recently hosted its inaugural dinner, focusing on the pressing crisis facing the construction industry. The evening brought together a distinguished group of developers, builders, subcontractors, financiers, and insolvency practitioners, each offering valuable perspectives on the sector's challenges. The…
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Contractors, Be Prepared – Key changes to building laws from 3 July 2024 ConstructionDevelopment
22 May, 2023

Contractors, Be Prepared – Key changes to building laws from 3 July 2024

Introduction From 3 July 2024, the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) (DBPA) and Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020 (NSW) (RABA) will apply to the construction of new class 3 and 9c buildings. This article sets out the key changes of which contractors should be…
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Superintendent: An Agent Or Independent Of The Principal? ConstructionDevelopment
16 May, 2023

Superintendent: An Agent Or Independent Of The Principal?

Case Note on V601 v Probuild VSC 849 Background This case concerns a development of five separate buildings comprising commercial suites and residential apartments. V601 was the developer. V601 engaged Probuild to design and construct the project under an amended contract form of AS4902-2000 (Contract). Issues The issues concerned time-related…
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To market, to market: Calculation of market value compensation in the compulsory land acquisition process in NSW Property
28 April, 2023

To market, to market: Calculation of market value compensation in the compulsory land acquisition process in NSW

During the compulsory process of land acquisition, disputes can arise regarding whether the compensation offered is on just terms for the owners of land. The recent case of G&J Drivas Pty Ltd v Sydney Metro NSWLEC 20 provides further guidance on how the Court assesses compensation of land. Process Land…
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Proving Causation Against Third Party Professionals In The Building Industry Construction
19 April, 2023

Proving Causation Against Third Party Professionals In The Building Industry

The case of Mistrina Pty Ltd v Australian Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd NSWCA 223 (Mistrina) considers the current state of the law with regard to proving causation where a party claims loss against a third party based on allegations of misleading and deceptive conduct. In the building and construction industry, the…
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