In the recent case of The Trust Company (Australia) Ltd atf the WH Buranda Trust v Icon Co (Qld) Pty Ltd & Anor [2019] QSC 87, the Supreme Court of Queensland was asked to consider whether a contractual notice served via a...more
The Situation: Most construction contracts, including AS4000 and AS2124, stipulate that a final certificate is issued following completion of the work, stating the final amount payable between the parties. The Development:...more
The Situation: Australian courts have regularly maintained that contractors must strictly comply with any express conditions for extra time or money under construction contracts, including conditions requiring written notice...more