The Victorian Parliament passed the Building Legislation Amendment (Fairer Payments on Jobsites and Other Matters) Bill 2025 on 30 October 2025, introducing significant amendments to the Building and Construction Industry
Escalation is a risk often underestimated at contract execution and difficult to recover once costs shift. A lack of appropriate provisions can leave contractors without a clear pathway to a
In the final part of this series, we investigate what record keeping methods can be implemented so that claims are properly substantiated during the project delivery phase.
Don’t Ruin Your Christmas Break – Two Key Timing Risks As the industry winds down for Christmas, two timing issues can catch principals, contractors and subcontractors off-guard: Contractual Notifications and
People often ask me, in all sorts of ways, which delay method they should use. I was even asked once which ones are “hot” right now. There is, alas, no
Overview In today’s dynamic construction landscape, delay management is a fundamental part of a Commercial or Construction Manager’s toolkit. Yet one of the least understood – and often mismanaged –
In the second part of this three-part series, we investigate what strategies and processes can be implemented following contract award to minimise the effects of disruption and ensure its effects can be properly captured.
Christmas is a time to be merry. But amidst the festive cheer, it’s crucial to remain vigilant and address potential risks that may arise during the holiday period.
In construction—disruption is inevitable. In the first part of this three-part series, we dive into what strategies can be implemented in the pre-contract phase to minimise the effects of disruption.
