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A weathered, cracked vintage stopwatch rests on a pile of bricks and wet mortar at a construction site, with a silhouetted crane visible under a dark, cloudy twilight sky in the background.

A weathered, cracked vintage stopwatch rests on a pile of bricks and wet mortar at a construction site, with a silhouetted crane visible under a dark, cloudy twilight sky in the background.

The Prevention Principle in QLD Construction

John Merlo

Jan 2515 min read

A close-up shot of a handshake between a person wearing a rugged, soiled construction glove and a person in a formal business suit, set against the backdrop of a steel building frame and a crane at sunset.

A close-up shot of a handshake between a person wearing a rugged, soiled construction glove and a person in a formal business suit, set against the backdrop of a steel building frame and a crane at sunset.

Good Faith in QLD Construction Contracts: The Unwritten Rule You Can't Ignore

John Merlo

Jan 2314 min read

A rolled-up, aged blueprint paper tightly wrapped in heavy, rusty metal chains resting on top of a rough concrete block. The scene is set in a dimly lit, dusty industrial space with shafts of light filtering through a window in the background, illuminating floating dust motes.

A rolled-up, aged blueprint paper tightly wrapped in heavy, rusty metal chains resting on top of a rough concrete block. The scene is set in a dimly lit, dusty industrial space with shafts of light filtering through a window in the background, illuminating floating dust motes.

Freedom of Contract in QLD Construction: The Unwritten Terms Set by Law

John Merlo

Jan 2016 min read

Cinematic close-up of a heavy industrial steel joint securely bolted to a concrete foundation during a rainstorm. Water beads off the metal surface, highlighting its durability and weather resistance, symbolizing the 'fit for purpose' construction warranty.

Cinematic close-up of a heavy industrial steel joint securely bolted to a concrete foundation during a rainstorm. Water beads off the metal surface, highlighting its durability and weather resistance, symbolizing the 'fit for purpose' construction warranty.

Fit for Purpose in QLD Construction: Your Essential 2026 Guide to Implied Warranties

John Merlo

Jan 1918 min read

A close-up of a serious middle-aged construction worker wearing a white hard hat and orange high-visibility vest. He is intently reading a document titled 'QBCC Act - Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991.' The background features the Brisbane city skyline and the illuminated Story Bridge at dusk, with construction cranes visible in the distance.

A close-up of a serious middle-aged construction worker wearing a white hard hat and orange high-visibility vest. He is intently reading a document titled 'QBCC Act - Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991.' The background features the Brisbane city skyline and the illuminated Story Bridge at dusk, with construction cranes visible in the distance.

The QLD Compliance Shock: 5 QBCC Act Traps for Directors New to Queensland

John Merlo

Jan 814 min read

A close-up, slightly high-angle shot showing a person's hand in a blue suit jacket and white shirt cuff placing a white document titled "REQUEST FOR PARTICULARS" onto a polished wooden desk. In the background, slightly out of focus, is a cluttered desk with crumpled papers and a binder labeled "STATEMENT OF CLAIM." The lighting is dramatic and moody, highlighting the document in the foreground.

A close-up, slightly high-angle shot showing a person's hand in a blue suit jacket and white shirt cuff placing a white document titled "REQUEST FOR PARTICULARS" onto a polished wooden desk. In the background, slightly out of focus, is a cluttered desk with crumpled papers and a binder labeled "STATEMENT OF CLAIM." The lighting is dramatic and moody, highlighting the document in the foreground.

The Cost Shield - How a Request for Particulars Stops Vague Construction Claims from Draining Your Finances

John Merlo

Jan 616 min read

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