19 July 2021 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Ben Robertson

On 17 July 2021, the NSW Government issued a public health order directing that work not be carried out on construction sites in Greater Sydney. "Following construction sites being shut down over 17 – 18 July 2021, builders and subcontractors should review their contracts closely and attend to issuing contract notices for extensions of time and suspension of work as applicable," said Nexus National Practice Director Ben Robertson.

30 June 2021 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Ben Robertson

"With NSW Design & Building Practitioners Act 2020 coming into force on 1 July 2021, there will be a 12 month transition period to allow industry to adapt to the new provisions," said National Practice Director Ben Robertson.

30 June 2021 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Ben Robertson

"As we reported last year, business interruption policy insurers lost a significant test case in the NSW Court of Appeal when the court found that many exclusion clauses, which insurers sought to rely upon to deny claims for business interruption due to COVID 19, were invalid," said Nexus National Practice Director Construction & Infrastructure Ben Robertson.

30 June 2021 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Ben Robertson

"A revision of the National Construction Code is planned for 2022 and the scope and impact of the proposed changes highlighted in this first draft will be significant," said Nexus National Practice Director Construction & Infrastructure Ben Robertson.

15 June 2021 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Ben Robertson

“We are always proud to contribute to this global series,” said Nexus National Practice Director Construction & Infrastructure Ben Robertson, “Our Q&A Guide to Construction & Projects in Australia provides an in-depth overview of the main trends developing in the local construction and projects market."

31 May 2021 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Ben Robertson

Nexus Construction is proud to announce it is an event partner supporting the HIA Hunter’s NCC 2022 breakfast briefing, 7am Wed 9 June 21, McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

31 May 2021 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Ben Robertson

Nexus Construction is proud to announce it is hosting a free educational seminar on the NSW SOP Act at 10.30am Wednesday 9 June 2021, Hamilton Room, McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle.

28 April 2021 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Ben Robertson

The new NSW Design & Building Practitioners Act 2020 aims at better regulating construction quality and improving consumer confidence. "With most of the Act coming into force from 1 July 2021, practitioners involved in the construction of class 2 buildings should review their business practices to ensure they meet three key elements," said National Practice Director Ben Robertson.

13 April 2021 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Ben Robertson

The latest economic figures released for the NSW residential sector* have revealed a mixed picture – not quite the best of times and yet, not the worst of times either.

22 March 2021 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Ben Robertson

With recent amendments to the Act, it is crucial for builders and suppliers to understand these changes and how to best use the Act to benefit their cashflow. Through our SOP webinar is a great introduction for those seeking to better understand the Act and how they can use it to support their business.

16 March 2021 | Construction & Infrastructure | Kelvin Keane

Recent decisions in the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (Tribunal) have confirmed overseas experience can be taken into account when considering whether an applicant for a general building license in NSW has enough acceptable experience. Based on two recent cases with NSW Fair Trading, there is now strong legal support for an argument that overseas & other experience should be accepted where it is adequately verified.

09 March 2021 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Ben Robertson

Nexus' Construction & Infrastructure team provides a review of the key industry legislative changes which took place in 2020.

04 March 2021 | Construction & Infrastructure | Ben Robertson

The NSW Defect Bond Scheme helps resolve building defect issues for owners in strata by securing 2% of the contract price for rectifying defective building works.

26 February 2021 | Construction & Infrastructure | Ben Robertson

If you are an owner of property in a strata scheme, a recent court decision may make it easier to keep a pet at your property. 

17 February 2021 | Construction & Infrastructure | Ben Robertson

The NSW EPA is seeking feedback with a view to ensuring that its draft Construction Noise Guideline addresses four key criteria.