By Farah Tan Defective or non-compliant building work can have serious consequences. A failure to meet contractual requirements, building codes, standards or warranties can expose builders and other construction practitioners to both regulatory action and civil liability. This topic will…
By Farah Tan In our previous newsletter entitled "Three Cautionary Cases: B & T, Jolley and Koundouris”, we examined how regulatory and civil exposure can affect construction practitioner with respect to rectification orders (‘RO’). This newsletter builds on that discussion…
By Maya Zyl For the first time, Australian companies could face criminal liability for modern slavery in their supply chains. In this newsletter, we examine the proposed reforms to Australia's modern slavery legislation, what they mean for the construction industry,…
By Eleanor Bock With a focus on prefabricated construction and modern methods of construction: What does the Bill mean for developers, builders, certifiers, designers, engineers and owners? ‘The bill strips away decades of red tape and administrative burden that is…
By Maya Zyl Victoria’s construction payment laws have recently undergone their most comprehensive overhaul in 20 years – is your business prepared? In this newsletter, we examine the recent sweeping reforms to Victoria’s security of payment legislation. If you are…
By Bianca Hoare What if signing a ‘Deed of Assignment’ did not actually release your company from its obligations under the contract? Inthis edition, Crisp Law unpacks a deceptively simple question that arises constantly in construction: when a contracting entity…
By Eleanor Bock How far does an original agreement extend: If work was done, should it be paid for fairly? In this newsletter we cover a recent emphasis on the importance of individuals receiving fair and reasonable remuneration, especially in…
By Eleanor Bock How could use of 3D modelling put you at legal risk? In this newsletter we will explore the implications of consultancy imperfections arising from a lack of skill and overreliance on 3D computer modelling by consultants. Continue…
A Crisp Law Client Success Story By Derek Ding What if a rule designed to protect everyday consumers could be used to benefit your business as well?In this edition, Crisp Law demonstrates how a major construction client was released from…
By James Fitzgibbon The decision in WNA Constructions Pty Ltd v Canberra Building and Maintenance Pty Ltd [2025] ACTCA 17 was handed down by the ACT Court of Appeal on 4 June 2025. It concerned a dispute over the validity…