Building & Construction

WHAT IS BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LAW

Building and construction law applies to all stages of commercial and residential construction work.  Legal advice concerning building and construction can be sought at any stage of a project, including:

• Prior to construction:
  • Drafting, negotiating and reviewing terms of a building and construction contract
  • Development approval and building rules consent
• During/post construction:
  • Contract disputes
  • Building defects
  • Payment disputes and Security of Payment
  • Statutory warranties

Seeking legal advice early is important, as disputes and potential breaches of contract and legislation can have significant adverse impacts, including derailing projects, driving up costs, and creating delays in commencing and completing the works.

HOW CAN WE ASSIST ON BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LAW

We are experienced in drafting, negotiating and reviewing building and construction contracts, assessing claims relating to building works that may be able to be brought or challenged, and assisting all parties to take or defend legal action where appropriate.

As effective advocates, we have represented architects, builders, contractors, developers, engineers, property owners, suppliers, tradespersons, and consultants across the building and construction industry. Our experience includes representing clients in adjudication under the Security of Payment legislation, alternative dispute resolution, arbitration, expert determination, and litigation.

Areas of our work include:

• Contracts
• Defects
• Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and site contamination
• Payment disputes and Security of Payment legislation
• Planning and development
• Regulatory compliance
• Statutory warranties