By James Fitzgibbon In this Newsletter/Crash Course, we discuss the role of retention sums in construction contracts and why Head Contractors’ rights to retain the retention sum rarely survives after the contract is terminated. What is a Retention Sum? In…
By Nisha Long & Milan Stancevic What is the CISG? If your business imports construction materials, whether it's tiles, cladding, structural steel or machinery, you may be operating under the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of…
By Akshara Abimanju & Bianca Hoare Contextualising Greenwashing With net zero as a global goal, it’s encouraging to see companies placing greater emphasis on sustainability. Yet, these efforts are often undermined by greenwashing — the use of false or misleading…
By Akshara Abimanju & Maya Sathiamoorthy Whether you’re a lawyer or a builder - AI, media literacy and cybersecurity concerns are shifting the landscape of your profession. In this newsletter, Crisp Law delves into some recent cases that remind us…
By Bianca Hoare Introduction The introduction of mandatory embodied carbon reporting in January marks the beginning of a new era of regulatory reform, as the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) drives broader measures to support Australia’s transition towards a net…
By Maya Sathiamoorthy Most of us are unaware of what PFAS are - yet, they are everywhere. They are commonly found in construction materials, and according to a government task force, most Australians have detectable levels of PFAS in their…
By Maya Sathiamoorthy Our construction industry holds a significant place in the Australian economy, and will be subject to growth in the coming years; this is why Crisp Law has sought to become an expert in it. In this newsletter,…
By Nisha Long The Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (WA) (SOPA) applies to contracts for “construction work” or the supply of “related goods and services” entered into after 1 August 2022. Construction contracts entered into before…
By Milan Stancevic, Maya Sathiamoorthy In this newsletter, we deal with a significant legal risk that contractors and subcontractors often overlook - if a contract has an indemnity clause, contractors may discover they can be held completely liable for mistakes…
By Adrian Di Bello, Nisha Long, Maya Sathiamoorthy Within the last decade, we’ve witnessed Privacy Laws lagging as our personal data and decision-making capacity becomes complexly intertwined with AI and online databases. Australian construction businesses are increasingly using automated systems…