Brisbane City Council offering 50% off infrastructure charges for green building design
The Brisbane City Council has released a new Green Buildings Incentive Policy to encourage the development of greener and more energy efficient…
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On a Proper Construction Issue 9: The New WA Security of Payment Bill
Don’t throw the past away You might need it some rainy day1 INTRODUCTION It is raining in WA and so…
Changes to Queensland security of payment commence from 1 October 2020: What you need to know
Recently we reported on amendments to the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) (BIF Act) and related…
On a Proper Construction Issue 8: Adjudication – You Won but the Other Side Won’t Pay, What Next?
Introduction In his 2011 book The Better Angels of our Nature Steven Pinker makes an argument that despite our impressions, over time…
Queensland: Project Trust Accounts take another step forward, but questions remain
Queensland is on track for broad implementation of project trust accounts with the latest amendments to the Building Industry Fairness…
Fast-tracked Construction Projects in Local Government – Impacts in a COVID-19 world – What to keep in mind
Local Government led recovery The Western Sydney Business Chamber recently released its “Shovels Ready!” initiative recommending that State and Federal…