BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
Our B&C Team can assist with all aspects of your building and construction project requirements. We draft and advise on domestic / residential building contracts, commercial contracts, school and government projects. We provide focused practical advice to achieve success and commercial outcomes.
When things go wrong we provide advice and representation on defect claims, non-compliant products such as cladding, non-payment of progress claims, dispute resolution in the DBDRV VCAT and Courts, Our B&C Team has the resources, expertise and understanding to deal with your construction issues.
We have access and relationships with leading industry professionals within the construction industry who share years of experience. Our clients include developers, contractors, builders, subcontractors, building practitioners, state government departments, local councils, major property owners, Owners Corporations and strata communities, retirement village developers and operators, and financiers.
Make our Team part of your Team.
OUR SERVICES
‘Front End’
Contract
Advice
Drafting contracts,
Special conditions,
Project delivery and Tender advice
Project Implementation and Contract Management
Dispute resolution and Legal representation
Defect and payment disputes,
DBDRV, VCAT and the Courts
Payment claims, Extension of time,
Contract interpretation, Defects,
Suspensions, Termination
WHAT WE DO
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Contract advice including HIA, MBAV, ABIC, AS2124, AS4000
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Special conditions, specifications, sub-contracts
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Security of payment claims, legislation and adjudications;
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Project development and documentation
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Professional liability and negligence
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Insurance claims • litigation and dispute resolution
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Building defects
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Section 8 warranty claims
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Non-compliant buildings – cladding
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Building protection works advice and documentation
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Occupational health and safety
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DBDRV applications and representation at conciliation conferences
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VCAT advice and appearances on claims, counterclaims, compulsory conference and Hearings
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Building Appeals Board
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Federal and State Courts