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What we do

We help builders, tradespeople and owners to navigate the complex array of rules and regulations governing Australia’s residential building industry.
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How we do it

Our lawyers pair extensive legal qualifications with real-world experience to provide practical advice on contracts, disputes, home building compensation fund insurance claims, licensing, workplace health and safety (WHS), payment and defective work claims.

Who We Do It For

We provide a wide range of expert advice to builders, sub-contractors, owners, consultants and other industry participants on the issues that arise before, during and after the residential building process.

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Expert Updates

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Nexus Construction & Infrastructure Q1 2021 Round Up

13 April 2021

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.

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Webinar: Understanding the NSW Securities of Payments Act (SOP Act)

22 March 2021

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.

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Construction Update: Builders License Applications – Can overseas experience count?

16 March 2021

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.

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