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July 30, 2024

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Beyond the Brink: Rebuilding Success After Insolvency in Construction

In the past financial year, nearly 3,000 building companies in Australia have gone into liquidation. This alarming statistic, highlighted in a recent article by the Australian Financial Review, is a...

November 29, 2023

Areas of Law

Navigating the Changing Landscape: Project Intervene

In the world of construction and development in New South Wales, a name that often sparks curiosity, concern, or even fear is David Chandler, the Building Commissioner. But is there...

September 25, 2023

Property

Build-To-Rent gets a Boost from New Housing Laws

The Housing Australia Future Fund Bill, National Housing Supply and Affordability Council Bill and the Treasury Laws Amendments ( Housing Measures No.1 ) Bill are now law. From a developer/...

June 26, 2023

Construction & Infrastructure

INSOLVENCY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Written by Cristian Fuenzalida The construction industry has faced significant challenges over the past year, with the impacts of Covid-19, including border restrictions and material shortages, ultimately impacting construction costs...

May 22, 2023

Construction & Infrastructure

Top 5 Common Strata Disputes and How to Resolve Them

If you’re a property owner in Australia, chances are you’re familiar with the concept of strata. Strata refers to the ownership of part of a property, such as a unit...

May 19, 2023

Construction & Infrastructure

What Should You Do If You Have A Strata Dispute? A Guide For Property Owners

Strata living has become increasingly popular in Australia, with around 1 in every 7 people in NSW living in buildings with strata schemes. Strata living refers to a type of...

April 28, 2023

Construction & Infrastructure

What Environmental Laws Affect the Construction Industry in Australia?

Real estate development is a crucial driver of Australia’s economy, but it is also subject to a range of environmental laws that must be considered. The country has comprehensive environmental...

April 25, 2023

Construction & Infrastructure

4 Reasons You Need Construction Lawyers in Australia

As a property owner, developer, contractor or supplier in Australia’s construction industry, you’re exposed to various risks and legal issues. Whether you’re dealing with contract disputes, construction defects, payment claims,...

October 25, 2022

Construction & Infrastructure

DEVELOPERS ON NOTICE

BAD NEWS FOR BAD DEVELOPERS As part of the NSW Building Commissioner’s ever continuing reforms to the building industry, David Chandler OAM is now driving a new agenda, seeking to now implement...

June 7, 2022

Construction & Infrastructure

CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE CASE REVIEW

NSWSC 624 GOODWIN STREET DEVELOPMENTS PTY LTD ATF JESMOND UNIT TRUST V DSD BUILDERS PTY LTD (IN LIQ) Article written by Jina Kim Court awards damages against Builder’s Director in...

April 9, 2022

Construction & Infrastructure

Legal Issues a Construction Lawyer Can Help You With

Business agreements and transactions involving construction can rarely be achieved with a simple handshake. Construction operates in an extremely complex environment, so it must be dealt with legal bases. One...

December 28, 2021

Construction & Infrastructure

CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE LAW

The world of construction and infrastructure is very complex. If you need a construction lawyer in Australia, we, at Madison Marcus, can assist you. Call us now.

October 28, 2021

Announcements

MADISON MARCUS X BUILDING COMMISSIONER PANEL WEBINAR

The Building Commissioner’s powers are extensive and are broadening under changes to the governing legislation. Many builders and developers have already experienced a vigorous audit process after receiving Prohibition Orders. The...

October 26, 2021

Strata

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James Moir Promoted to Director at Madison Marcus

We are proud to announce that James Moir has been appointed as a Director at Madison Marcus. James leads the Strata Division of Madison Marcus and was admitted as a solicitor...

July 30, 2021

Construction & Infrastructure

NSW COVID-19 lockdown extension: Changes for construction – what you need to know

While the COVID-19 situation in Sydney remains challenging, in welcome news, construction can resume on Saturday 31 July in Greater Sydney (including the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour)....

September 8, 2020

Construction & Infrastructure

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Building Industry Update: New Practice Standard for Registered Certifiers

The NSW Government has released a new practice standard for registered certifiers. The standard has been developed as part of the building regulation reforms spearheaded by the NSW Building Commissioner,...

September 8, 2020

Construction & Infrastructure

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NSW Building Reforms

Recently, there have been two new acts introduced in NSW that will have a considerable impact on the building and construction industry. Collectively known as ‘the Reforms’, these acts are:...

June 4, 2020

Updates

CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES HOMEBUILDER PACKAGE

With a view to encouraging the commencement of new home builds and renovations the Federal Government has announced a stimulus package named “HomeBuilder” which is available to eligible occupier-owners, including...

May 4, 2020

Updates

BREAKING NEWS: SIGNIFICANT BUILDING INDUSTRY CHANGES TO COME AS NSW PARLIAMENT RELEASES FINAL REPORT

NSW Parliament releases “Regulation of building standards, building quality and building disputes” final report. The final report of the Public Accountability Committee, “Regulation of building standards, building quality and building...

April 21, 2020

Updates

CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE E-ALERT: CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

Administration of construction contracts is an important process for building contractors and sub-contractors in the life of a construction project.

April 2, 2020

Updates

COVID-19 Crisis - 2 April Summary: Some good news for NSW Developers, Builders & Contractors and Federal Industrial and Workplace Relations Changes

The NSW Government announced today, 2 April 2020, that it has eased hours of work restrictions on construction sites, dark kitchens & food trucks.

March 23, 2020

Updates

The COVID-19 Crisis and your construction business - prevention is better than cure

The current climate threatens to wreak havoc with industry stakeholders - whether sole traders, sub-contractors, contractors, principals and head contractors, developers or investors.

January 24, 2020

Construction & Infrastructure

NSW Government Draws Up 6 Pillar Plan – Is this A Concrete Solution?

NSW Update: Legislative Reforms In a Nutshell Ahead of the upcoming Building Ministers Forum to take place in February 2020, the Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation the Hon. Kevin...

January 16, 2020

Construction & Infrastructure

Security of Payment Act – Return of the Magic Words & 8 Other Key Amendments

NSW Update: Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 Like all good things, change has come to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (“the Act”),...