Construction Resources
What Is A Dry Hire Agreement?
When a company hires out equipment or machinery to third parties, they will enter into a dry hire agreement. In essence, a dry hire agreement sets out the terms andRead More
Issues with Progress Payments in the Construction Industry
Progress payments are instalments paid for construction work while a project is ongoing. As a contractor for construction work, you are usually entitled to intermittently bill your customer not onlyRead More
An Overview of Construction Contracts
Choosing between construction contracts can be challenging when embarking on a construction project. The type of contract you draft will play a major role in your project, so it isRead More
Are Verbal Instructions enough for a Building Contract?
Generally, contracts do not have to be in writing to be enforceable. In everyday circumstances such as entering a car park, a written contract is not required but they areRead More
What is a Qualifying Cause of Delay Under an AS 4300?
Clause 35.5 entitles contractors to claim an extension of time under an AS 4300 contract. This clause covers causes of delay and contains two subclauses that outline the types ofRead More
Dispute Resolution in the Construction Industry
Disputes within the construction industry are sometimes unavoidable. The nature of the work brings together designers, differing trades and project managers who all work off the same specifications. Any mistakeRead More
How Do Liquidated Damages Work in the Construction Industry?
Liquidated damages clauses are a way of calculating what compensation a party will owe the other pay, if it is in breach of its obligations. Allowing a party to claimRead More
