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.

05 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.

13 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.

15 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

09 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.

27 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.

23 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.

15 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.

04 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 …

22 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.

24 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.

07 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.

08 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.