Publications

A close-up, atmospheric shot of a construction worker's hand firmly grasping a set of rolled-up blueprints on a construction site at either dawn or dusk. A yellow hard hat and an orange safety vest are blurred in the background, with a warm sun flare illuminating the scene from the right.

The Subcontractor's Shield: Using Insurance Clauses to Defeat Unfair Back-Charges and Set-off claims in QLD

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.

John Merlo

Oct 820 min read

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The Developer's Playbook for Claim Triangulation: Maximising Construction Insurance Recovery in QLD

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.

John Merlo

Oct 216 min read