Security of payment: adjudicator’s decision that claimant entitled to ‘no amount’ until adjustment on completion of work void In Parrwood Pty Ltd v Trinity Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd [2020] NSWSC 208, the Supreme Court of New South Wales decided that a security of payment determination was void, because the adjudicator had not determined the amount of

Joining the Joiner – McClafferty v Greg Smith Pty Ltd (Building and Property) [2019] VCAT 299 The Applicants (the owners) commenced proceedings against the First Respondent (the builder) seeking damages in the order of $321,015.00 for, amongst other things, alleged defects associated with windows installed by the builder.  In turn, the builder sought to join the supplier of

Key changes to insolvency and bankruptcy processes in light of COVID 19 The Australian Government has announced temporary changes to the Corporations Act 2001 and the Bankruptcy Act 1966 to release pressure on businesses and individuals in the wake of COVID 19.  The proposed changes will increase the:  current minimum threshold debt for creditors issuing a statutory demand or bankruptcy notice to $20,000;  timeframe

Doyle’s Guide Recognition MTECC is proud to announce that 12 of its members have been recognised in this week’s Doyles’ Guide publications, Leading Construction & Infrastructure Senior Counsel – Victoria and Leading Construction & Infrastructure Junior Counsel – Victoria. Congratulations to: In the leading category:  Hugh Foxcroft QC Dr Richard Manly QC Geraldine Gray In the recommended

What once was old is new again – NSW Supreme Court considers the operation of the 10 year limitation period under the EPA Act in Sydney Capitol Hotels Pty Ltd v Bandelle Pty Ltd [2019] NSWSC 1825 (Sydney Capitol Hotels) On 2 January 2017, a fire broke out on the ground floor of the building at 730-743 George

Estopped – NSW Supreme Court prevents contractor from proceeding with adjudication application in TWT Property Group Pty Ltd v Cenric Group Pty Ltd [2020] NSWSC 72 In TWT Property Group Pty Ltd v Cenric Group Pty Ltd [2020] NSWSC 72, the New South Wales Supreme Court has restrained a defendant from proceeding with an adjudication application,