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Key Changes to Security of Payment Regulation 2020 from 1 March 2021

Key Changes to Security of Payment Regulation 2020 from 1 March 2021

by Jessica Rippon | 3 March, 2021 | Construction Related Legislation Advice, Security of Payment

What you need to know The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (“SOP Act”) regulates the payment requirements in the building and construction industry that builders, subcontractors, principals, and now homeowners must follow. On 1...
New Building Legislation Promises Accountability and Oversight

New Building Legislation Promises Accountability and Oversight

by Jessica Rippon | 17 July, 2020 | Construction Related Legislation Advice, Uncategorized

Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) The regulatory landscape of the building and construction industry in New South Wales (NSW) is set for major overhaul over the next  18 months as the “first pillar” of the NSW state government’s “six pillar” reform...
The First Major Step in Tackling the Strata Living Crisis in NSW

The First Major Step in Tackling the Strata Living Crisis in NSW

by Jessica Rippon | 7 July, 2020 | Building Defects, Construction Related Legislation Advice

Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020 (NSW) In 2019, the Opal and Mascot evacuations became embodiments of a failed system in the building and construction industry, forcing the government’s hand to seriously consider...
Workplace Incidents Prompt Construction Site Safety Crackdown

Workplace Incidents Prompt Construction Site Safety Crackdown

by Jessica Rippon | 28 May, 2020 | Construction Related Legislation Advice, Work Health and Safety

Work Health and Safety In February of this year the New South Wales State Government proposed changes to the state’s existing work health safety framework that would have the effect of significantly increasing pressure on employers to comply the safety requirements of...
SECURITY OF PAYMENT ALERT What you need to know about Supporting Statements

SECURITY OF PAYMENT ALERT What you need to know about Supporting Statements

by Jessica Rippon | 22 May, 2020 | Construction Related Legislation Advice, Security of Payment

Introduction A central issue for some head contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry is whether a payment claim made under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (‘SOP Act’) is drafted and served correctly. Form of...
Navigating Construction Sites amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Navigating Construction Sites amid COVID-19 Pandemic

by Xin Gan | 15 April, 2020 | Construction Related Legislation Advice, Work Health and Safety

There is no doubt that the Coronavirus pandemic outbreak (COVID-19) has affected countless industries and has severely impacted the economy as a whole. The building and construction industry is no exception. In the midst of current economic uncertainty, it is crucial...
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