Further reforms to the Security of Payment regime in NSW – Implications for the construction industry
One of the most important pieces of legislation for the NSW construction industry, the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (SOP Act), is set to undergo further reform with the proposed Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 and accompanying regulation, the Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Regulation 2022 (together, the […]
ReadmoreMajor reform of NSW construction legislation on the horizon
The New South Wales Government has recently introduced three new bills and one accompanying regulation which aims to improve the standards and accountability of participants in the construction industry within the state. The bills, which are currently in the consultation phase until 25 November of this year, are the: Building Bill 2022; Building Compliance and […]
ReadmoreThe 2022 NCC – Mandating energy efficient homes
The National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 will be available from 1 October 2022, with a raft of new performance requirements designed to improve liveability and reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. This update focuses on the new energy efficiency requirements in the NCC 2022. The proposed changes to NCC 2022 to address energy wastage are […]
ReadmoreThe duty of care under the DBP Act can extend to owner developers who have ‘substantial control’ over the carrying out of building work
In The Owners – Strata Plan No 84674 v Pafburn Pty Ltd [2022] NSWSC 659, the plaintiff (Owners Corporation) commenced proceedings against Pafburn Pty Limited (First Defendant) (Builder) and Madarina Pty Limited (Second Defendant) (Developer) in relation to alleged defective construction work in respect of a strata development in North Sydney. The Developer was the owner […]
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