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A common feature of many commercial contracts is the inclusion of a retention or security provision to address possible defects in the building work. A building contract may allow for a retention amount or security to be withheld to address any …

Choose which building design or hydraulic design licence you wish to apply for: Building design Building design—low rise Building design—medium rise Building design—open Hydraulic design Hydraulic services …

Sprinkler and suppression systems licences transitioned to the water-based fire system stream under the new framework which commenced on 1 May 2021.  Image   Key changes for transitioning licensees: New definitions for domestic and residential fire …

Adjudication is a dispute resolution process to help resolve disagreements about progress payments and money owed. It’s a quick, cost effective alternative to court. What is adjudication? Adjudication is a dispute resolution process for industry …

If you’re a head contractor and an adjudicated amount (as determined through the adjudication process) owing to you has not been paid in full by the due date, you may be able to register a charge over the property where the work took place (the …

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Head contractors and subcontractors who have not been paid an adjudicated amount (amount decided by an adjudicator as owing) will be able to give a payment withholding request to the party that is higher in the contractual chain than their …

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The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) is an independent, accessible and in some cases less expensive pathway to help resolve a construction contract payment dispute. You can apply to QCAT for certain types of domestic and …

One of the ways in which non-compliance is likely to come to our attention, is through an approved audit program. Purpose of the program To ascertain compliance by trustees with their obligations under Chapter 2 of the Building Industry Fairness …