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Construction and Infrastructure case note: Court sheds light on the meaning of ‘Principal’ in the Security of Payment Act

by admin | Sep 21, 2022 | Construction and Infrastructure

In early 2022, the County Court of Victoria handed down its decision in the case of Landmark Building Services Qld Pty Ltd v D & M Carakitsos [2022] VCC 41. In that case, the County Court of Victoria (Court) had to determine whether the subject land...

Construction and Infrastructure case note: A potentially invalid payment claim under the SOP Act can give rise to a ‘genuine dispute’

by admin | Aug 10, 2022 | Construction and Infrastructure

The recent decision of the Supreme Court of Victoria (Court) in Re J Build Developments Pty Ltd [2022] VSC 434 highlights the importance of issuing a creditor’s statutory demand for payment of debt (CSD) only in respect of a debt which is actually owed...

Construction and Infrastructure update: Electricity generation (output) can be used to value construction work carried out

by admin | Jul 26, 2022 | Construction and Infrastructure

In late 2021, the Supreme Court of Victoria handed down its decision in the case of Lal Lal Wind Farms Nom Co Pty Ltd v Vestas – Australian Wind Technology Pty Ltd [2021] VSC 807 (Decision). In that case, Her Honour Stynes J had to determine, amongst other...

Construction and Infrastructure update: Victoria’s regulatory landscape set to be reshaped

by admin | Jul 19, 2022 | Construction and Infrastructure

On 21 June, the Building, Planning and Heritage Legislation Amendment (Administration and Other Matters) Bill 2022 (the Bill) was introduced into parliament by the Hon Richard Wynne. The Bill seeks to make a series of legislative amendments that are geared...

Construction and Infrastructure case note: Court of Appeal confirms calculation of time

by admin | Jul 11, 2022 | Construction and Infrastructure

Last month, the Supreme Court of Victoria Court of Appeal (Court of Appeal) handed down its decision in the case of Lendlease Engineering Pty Ltd v Owners Corporation No 1 PS526704E & Ors [2022] VSCA 105, granting Lendlease Engineering Pty...

Insurance and Building Update: Insurance for Protection Works – More to it than Meets the Eye

by admin | Jun 10, 2022 | Construction and Infrastructure

There are building works constantly going on all across Victoria. Often, as part of those works, protection work will need to be undertaken to protect adjoining properties. If protection works are required, the owner (being the owner of the land) or developer will...
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