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Evolution and diversity: key developments in construction law and some key contrasts between English and Australian construction law
Accompanying slides to Julian Bailey's webinar on 23 June 2020.
Evolution and diversity: key developments in construction law and some key contrasts between English and Australian construction law
Construction law has evolved in numerous ways over the past few years. In England and Australia, many developments have taken place along common lines. But there are also some notable differences, which give us cause for reflection as to ‘which approach works best’.
This webinar presented by Julian Bailey will consider some of the key developments in construction law and notable areas of divergence in construction law between England and Australia.
ACIF Update Report June 2020
ACIF Update Report June 2020 - copyright to ACIF. Do not distribute or forward
Cyber hygiene during COVID-19
SoCLA webinar presented by Brendan Read and Vishka Peiris.
Construction contracts and COVID-19 delays - solutions without statutory intervention?
Paper presented by Joel Silver
COVID-19: Managing the Impact on Construction Contracts
COVID-19 - Frustration and Force Majeure Relief - Construction Contracts
Payments – No liquidated damages due to COVID-19
Submission to the Australian Construction Industry Forum as part of the ACIF contribution to the Senate Select Committee on COVID-19 and the government's response
Senate Economics References Committee’s Inquiry into Non-Conforming Building Products - Government Response to the Final Report: Non-conforming building products – the need for a coherent and robust regulatory regime
The Report is available below.
Gold Digger: what are your state security of payment recourses?
Now, with cashflow more critical than ever, understanding recent changes to security of payment regimes and the effects of COVID-19-induced legislation is crucial for clients and their advisors alike.
Matthew Hickey and Bianca Kabel deliver a concise and practical summary of what was, is and might be, when it comes to securing payment for construction projects of all sizes and at all stages of development.