Building & Construction

We’ve built a reputation on providing considered, constructive advice.

In the building & construction industry, we’re able to assist with both transactional & contentious matters for customers, builders, developers & subcontractors, including:

  • Building & Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999:

    • lodging and responding to payment claims;

    • advising builders and developers of strict liability provisions under the Act and time limits;

    • assisting builders and developers in preparing Payment Schedules;

    • advising subcontractors on recovery techniques pursuant to the Act;

    • preparing and defending adjudication applications;

  • drafting building contracts and subcontracts;

  • reviewing and advising on contracts at tender stage;

  • debt recovery;

  • home warranty insurance and claims under the Home Building Act 1989;

  • subdivisions;

  • developments (from conception to completion):

    • advice on planning regulations, tax requirements and Council applications;

    • contract review, drafting and negotiations – including off-the plan contracts, subcontractor/contractor agreements and Home Building contracts;

    • lodgement of and advice on plans, easements, covenants and affectations on title;

    • strata and community title; and

    • conveyancing and leasing;

  • advice on legislative changes;

  • employee, contractor, supply and agency agreements;

  • dispute resolution procedures;

  • advice on litigation;

  • advocacy and representation in all jurisdictions, including the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal, Local, District and Supreme Courts.