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A professional man in a blue suit stands on a balcony, holding a hard hat and a document labeled 'UCPR r 242 DISCLOSURE NOTICE'. He is gesturing towards a large 'CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT' on an easel and a set of balanced scales labeled 'COSTS RECOVERY' and 'DRAFTING NOTICE'. The background features an urban construction site and a city skyline by a river under a clear sky, with an orange banner that reads 'QLD' in the upper right corner.

A professional man in a blue suit stands on a balcony, holding a hard hat and a document labeled 'UCPR r 242 DISCLOSURE NOTICE'. He is gesturing towards a large 'CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT' on an easel and a set of balanced scales labeled 'COSTS RECOVERY' and 'DRAFTING NOTICE'. The background features an urban construction site and a city skyline by a river under a clear sky, with an orange banner that reads 'QLD' in the upper right corner.

How Do QLD Superintendents Respond to a UCPR r 242 Disclosure Notice? The Contract Drafting Behind Cost Recovery

John Merlo

2 days ago14 min read

A split-panel photo showcasing Queensland (QLD) home services: on the left, a professional in a navy suit presents a modern two-story house; on the right, a contractor repairs a cracked concrete pillar with a yellow power drill. Includes an orange QLD corner banner.

A split-panel photo showcasing Queensland (QLD) home services: on the left, a professional in a navy suit presents a modern two-story house; on the right, a contractor repairs a cracked concrete pillar with a yellow power drill. Includes an orange QLD corner banner.

Defending a QBCC Direction to Rectify for Owner-Caused Structural Defects in QLD

John Merlo

5 days ago16 min read

A detailed photograph of a construction manager in a suit and a worker in gloves reviewing a set of architectural blueprints on a high-rise construction site at sunset. The manager points with a pen to red ink annotations, including a dollar sign and a plus-minus symbol, while the worker holds the plans. In the background, cranes and scaffolding of other high-rise buildings are visible under a warm golden hour light, with a small "QLD" corner sticker in the top right.

A detailed photograph of a construction manager in a suit and a worker in gloves reviewing a set of architectural blueprints on a high-rise construction site at sunset. The manager points with a pen to red ink annotations, including a dollar sign and a plus-minus symbol, while the worker holds the plans. In the background, cranes and scaffolding of other high-rise buildings are visible under a warm golden hour light, with a small "QLD" corner sticker in the top right.

Can You Sue for Unpaid Variations Based on a Site Conversation in QLD? A Litigation Lawyer's Guide

John Merlo

5 days ago13 min read

Building and Construction Law in NSW: The Complete Overview

John Merlo

Nov 477 min read

Construction site visual metaphor of a young worker looking at a large metallic bear trap on a table, filled with stacks of documents and money. An older worker gestures in the background with light data trails.

Construction site visual metaphor of a young worker looking at a large metallic bear trap on a table, filled with stacks of documents and money. An older worker gestures in the background with light data trails.

Unauthorised Verbal Site Instructions and the Payment Claim & Schedule Trap Under QLD Contracts

John Merlo

Nov 314 min read

Two construction workers in safety gear with tools, on a large Queensland building site with cranes and question mark/X signs.

Two construction workers in safety gear with tools, on a large Queensland building site with cranes and question mark/X signs.

Walk or Work: Security of Payment and Downing Tools When a Latent Condition Claim Is Rejected

John Merlo

Nov 218 min read

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