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read more04 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.
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read more26 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.
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read more17 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.
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read more05 February 2021 | Construction & Infrastructure | Ben Robertson
NSW Government launches Project Remediate, a program focused on providing financial assistance and technical/quality assurance measures to the owners of residential apartment buildings affected by high risk combustible cladding.
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read more13 January 2021 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Ben Robertson
From 1 March 2021, as part of a significant reform for the residential construction industry, NSW residential builders will be able to utilise the Building & Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) ('the SOP Act') to obtain outstanding payments from owners.
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read more15 December 2020 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Ben Robertson
As we close 2020 and move into 2021, businesses in the construction industry should consider preparing their businesses for the following activities over holiday shutdown period
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read more09 December 2020 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Ben Robertson
Nexus' Construction & Infrastructure team provides a review of the key industry legislative changes which took place in 2020.
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read more27 November 2020 | Construction & Infrastructure | Ben Robertson
NSW Government launches Project Remediate, a program focused on providing financial assistance and technical/quality assurance measures to the owners of residential apartment buildings affected by high risk combustible cladding.
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read more23 November 2020 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Ben Robertson
Nexus Law Group announces the appointment of Ben Robertson as Partner and National Practice Director of Construction & Infrastructure team.
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read more15 April 2020 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Marcus McCarthy
The HIA has rolled-out some excellent initiatives to help home builders manage the risk of COVID-19.
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read more04 December 2019 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Marcus McCarthy
Good News for Builders – the Section 18F defence has been expanded
In the Supreme Court case of Strata Plan 83572 v …
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read more22 October 2019 | Construction & Infrastructure | Nexus Support
So, is it better to ask for forgiveness than consent? As a planning strategy it is fraught with risk, too much risk to even consider it.
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read more24 September 2019 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Simon Forsterling
Is your civil construction business ready for the new security of payment reforms? You have until 21 October 2019 to get organised.
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read more07 June 2019 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Kelvin Keane
Are you a builder and confused about 'preliminary agreements' and what you should and should not do? Our own Kelvin Keane provides some clarity on this issue in his latest article.
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read more08 May 2019 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Kelvin Keane
To reduce risk and exposure, it is important that Builders and Developers know when, and which expert, to engage.