Publications

Expert insight into how Queensland courts assess and quantify 'loss of opportunity' damages for property developers. Learn about the evidence required, the role of expert witnesses, and the strategic choice between QCAT and the Supreme Court for high-value construction disputes.

A comprehensive guide for Queensland subcontractors on how to strategically use their subcontract, insurance policies, and the BIF Act to challenge and defeat unfair back-charges and set-off claims from head contractors. Learn the step-by-step defensive playbook to protect your payments and your business.

A builder's post-project quantum meruit claim can be a significant financial threat. Learn the key strategies developers in Queensland can use to dismantle these ambushes, from leveraging watertight contracts and meticulous documentation to challenging the "reasonable value" of the work performed.

Discover the "Claim Triangulation" strategy, a playbook for Queensland developers to maximise insurance recovery after a major site incident. Learn how to strategically manage Contract Works, Public Liability, and Professional Indemnity policies to prevent claim denials and protect your project's financial viability.

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.