Publications

The permanent abolition of Queensland's Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPIC) policy has fundamentally shifted risk onto head contractors. This guide details the critical amendments you must make to your subcontractor agreements to protect your business from new liabilities, particularly those related to non-conforming products and subcontractor defaults. Learn how to build a contractual fortress in a post-BPIC world.

Standard construction contracts offer zero protection against AI-specific liabilities. With Australian AI regulations in flux, a proactive "contractual firewall" is your primary legal defence. This guide provides a library of ready-to-adapt clauses to manage emerging legal challenges in data ownership, IP rights, and liability for automated decisions before they become costly disputes.

For Queensland developers, viewing legal counsel as a strategic risk management tool rather than a cost is key to protecting profitability. This guide outlines how to address the five most significant construction risks—from ambiguous contracts and BIF Act claims to QBCC directives and subcontractor insolvency—through proactive legal strategies.

In the rush to secure work, it's easy to sign a subcontractor agreement that looks standard but is loaded with "hidden costs"—clauses that can decimate your profit margin, delay payments, and expose your business to catastrophic risk. This guide dissects these contractual traps and explains your rights under Queensland law.

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.