Publications

Planning a build or facing issues in Queensland? Our comprehensive guide to the QBCC explains its role, your rights, and how to navigate the system successfully.

A guide for Queensland subcontractors on how to challenge a QBCC Direction to Rectify. Learn to gather evidence and build a case that proves the head contractor's poor instructions or site mismanagement were the true cause of the defect, protecting your licence and finances.

A QBCC notice triggers a critical 48-hour window for directors. Learn the essential first steps, from engaging a lawyer and preserving documents to understanding the risks of personal liability, to effectively manage a QBCC investigation and protect your company.

Builder unresponsive? Learn to issue a formal QBCC 'Direction to Rectify' and build the essential legal paper trail to escalate your QLD home warranty claim.

Master Queensland's BIF Act 2017 with our complete guide covering trust accounts, payment claims, adjudication, and enforcement. Essential reading for contractors and subcontractors seeking payment protection in the building industry. Expert legal insights, practical templates, and compliance strategies included.

When an unforeseen event makes a construction project impossible, your contract might be frustrated. This guide explains what a frustrated contract means under Queensland law, the remedies available when there's no fault, and how it differs from a breach. Understand your rights and protect your business when the unexpected happens.

Discovering faults in your new home or renovation is stressful. This guide explains the Defects Liability Period in Queensland, detailing your rights against structural and non-structural defects. Learn about the critical timeframes for QBCC complaints and the Home Warranty Scheme, and understand how to navigate disputes with your builder. Empower yourself with the knowledge to protect your investment and ensure your home is built to the standard you expect.

Queensland subcontractors struggling with unpaid invoices? This comprehensive guide reveals how subcontractors' charges under the BIF Act can freeze payments at the source and secure what you're owed. Learn step-by-step procedures, strict deadlines, and your legal rights to protect cash flow and prevent business-destroying payment delays. Don't let contractors' poor practices jeopardize your survival—discover your powerful legal remedies today.

Facing issues with your builder? In Queensland, mandatory home warranty insurance is your crucial safety net against defects or incomplete work. Our 2025 guide explains your coverage, strict claim deadlines, and how to protect your home. Learn your rights and secure your investment.

Struggling with unpaid invoices in the QLD construction industry? The BIF Act is your most powerful tool for getting paid. Our comprehensive guide breaks down the strict deadlines for payment claims, the severe consequences of late payment schedules, and your legal right to suspend work for non-payment. Learn how to enforce your rights and protect your business's cash flow.

Queensland's Project Trust Account system represents a fundamental shift in construction payment management. If you're a builder or contractor, understanding your PTA obligations isn't just compliance—it's crucial for business survival. Are you prepared? Do you know when a PTA is required and how to manage one correctly? This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know.

Navigating the QBCC MFR report is a critical challenge for Queensland builders. This guide demystifies the Minimum Financial Requirements, explaining the key metrics like the Current Ratio and Net Tangible Assets (NTA) you must meet to protect your licence. Learn how to prepare a compliant report, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure the financial stability of your construction business. Get the clear answers you need to stay compliant and safeguard your livelihood.

A valid QBCC licence is the start, not the end, of your due diligence. A builder’s true reputation is found in their history. Beyond a simple QBCC search, you must investigate the full licence record. Has it ever been suspended or cancelled? Are there restrictions? A pattern of disciplinary actions is a critical red flag that a basic check will miss. Protecting your project requires looking beyond the 'active' status to understand the builder's complete professional and finan

Your accountant says you have a Net Tangible Asset (NTA) shortfall and need a QBCC Deed of Covenant. What does this mean for your business and personal assets? This guide explains, in simple terms, what a Deed of Covenant is, how it solves NTA issues, and what your obligations are. We'll help you understand this key document so you can protect your business, your wealth, and your future in the construction industry.

Everything you need to know about statutory demands, including their purpose, how to respond, the grounds for setting aside a statutory demand, and the practical steps you must take if your company is served with one.

This article explores the proper execution of deeds, the essential elements, jurisdictional differences, and best practices.

This article explains the intricacies of HIA contracts, offering QLD homeowners essential insights to navigate their construction projects.

This article explores the legal frameworks, procedural requirements, and strategic considerations involved in contract termination.

This article outlines the essential compliance requirements for a QBCC contract under Part 4A of the QBCC Act.

Learn about breaches of contract, including definitions, types (minor, material), remedies like damages or rescission, and how they apply in