In the bustling world of entrepreneurship, the story of Alex, a seasoned builder in his late 50s, and Jordan, a tech-savvy dynamo in her mid-30s, continues as they delve into the crucial realm of contracts. Their construction tech venture in Southeast Queensland, poised for innovation, now faces the intricate dance of drafting and negotiating contracts—a continue reading
The building and construction industry is facing increasing costs, and shortages of materials and trade supplies, leaving many building companies struggling to sustain their operations. Homeowners are often left in a disadvantaged position as a result. When builders go bust, it is important that homeowners take appropriate steps to ensure completion of the construction of continue reading
These are precarious times for the building and construction industry. This uncertainty is often heightened by standard form building contracts containing little in the way of guidance when it comes to a party being ‘otherwise in substantial breach’ of their obligations. Terms such as ‘substantial breach’ are seldom defined in these building contracts, and it continue reading
