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Construction Security of Payments

1 December, 2023

Be Wary of Your Payment Schedules Under the SOP Act

Turnkey Innovative Engineering Pty Ltd v Witron Australia Pty Ltd NSWSC 981 In the recent Supreme Court case of Turnkey Innovative Engineering Pty Ltd v Witron Australia Pty Ltd NSWSC 981, the Court emphasised how a respondent’s payment schedule must provide the amount and any reasons for withholding. The respondent’s…

Victoria Caldwell

Commercial Construction Insolvency Security of Payments

1 December, 2023

Using DOCAS To Preserve SOPA Claims In Administrations?

Commercial Context Construction companies are often thinly capitalised and do not hold significant real property or other assets. Often their most significant (and sometimes their only) assets are unpaid progress claims arising from construction work undertaken prior to entering into external administration. Progress claims however can be difficult to recover.…

Victoria Caldwell

Construction Security of Payments

30 November, 2023

Procedural Fairness In Adjudication

Demex Pty Ltd v McNab Building Services Pty Ltd NSWCA 261 The recent NSW Court of Appeal decision in McNab Building Services Pty Ltd v Demex Pty Ltd NSWCA 261 considered an appeal of a NSW Supreme Court decision quashing an Adjudicator’s decision under the Building and Construction Industry Security…

Victoria Caldwell

Commercial Construction Development

22 November, 2023

How to Prevent Bank Guarantees being Called Upon

Bank guarantees are a familiar presence in construction contracts. They are seen to be “as good as cash” and the holders of bank guarantees call on the guarantees when there is a dispute with a contractor or subcontractor providing the bank guarantee. Bank guarantees are often expressly stated to be…

Victoria Caldwell

Construction Security of Payments

22 November, 2023

Jurisdictional Errors of an Adjudicator

Miller v LMG Building Pty Ltd NSWSC 995 Introduction The case of Miller v LMG Building Pty Ltd NSWSC 995 is a reminder of the obligations of an adjudicator when making a determination under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (Act). Relevant facts On 30…

Victoria Caldwell

Construction Development

10 November, 2023

Recourse To Security Based On A Bona Fide Claim

Total Construction Pty Ltd v Catholic Healthcare Limited NSWSC 585 It is common for bank guarantees (BGs) to be used as a form of security to secure the performance of a contractor’s obligation in a construction contract. A principal’s right to have recourse to the BGs is often governed by…

Victoria Caldwell

Construction Property & Projects

14 September, 2023

Landmark Legislation Passed: Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) to Transform Affordable Housing Landscape

In a significant development for the property development sector, the Federal Parliament has today successfully passed the bill establishing the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), marking a significant milestone in addressing the nation's housing crisis. This ground-breaking initiative is poised to unlock unprecedented opportunities for property developers and…

Vincent Young

Construction Development

7 September, 2023

Always Presume Design Liability

New trends increasing a contractor’s liability – AS4902 Last year we published an article explaining a recent trend concerning the imposition of design liability on contractors through buildability clauses in construct only contracts. In this article we examine another trend concerning increased design liability exposure to contractors’ in design &…

Brett Vincent

Construction Security of Payments

25 August, 2023

Setting Aside An Adjudicator’s Determination Under The SOP Act

Ceerose Pty Ltd v A-Civil Aust Pty Ltd (No 2) NSWSC 401 Under section 32A of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (SOP Act), the Supreme Court has a discretionary power to set aside the whole or part of an adjudicators determination that has been…

Brett Vincent

Construction Development Property & Projects

23 August, 2023

NSW Government Announces Dramatic Planning Re-structure

On Friday 18 August 2023, New South Wales Premier, Chris Minns, unveiled a drastic new portfolio re-structure aimed at tackling energy challenges, climate change, environmental preservation and housing concerns. From 1 January 2024, the Department of Planning and Environment will undergo a strategic division into two new specialised Departments: the…

Vincent Young

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