Construction Claims:

The Building and Construction Security of Payment Act 1999 (herein “the Act”)is the primary legislative instrument regulating payment practices in the industry. The Act’s objective is to promote the flow of progress payments by providing a statutory right for progress payments and a mechanism to quickly and fairly resolve disputes about payments.

Clients often say that they are confused about what legislation applies and are not able to decipher whether to make a claim under the Act. We are able to assist eligible contractors against principals/developers, sub contractors against contractors, suppliers against customers, plant and equipment hirers against clients and consultants to make a claim and advise on eligibility.

The Act does not apply to contracts with homeowners who live in, or intend to live in, the dwelling where the work is being carried out. These contracts remain controlled by the Act. The Act extends to include on the job materials supplied by subcontractors, consultants and suppliers to contractors who have contracts with such homeowners. Importantly, the Act also covers residential work involving investment properties, landlords, strata title bodies corporate, developers, builders, contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers.

We act for a wide variety of clients in relation to construction including property owners, developers, builders, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, project managers, plant and equipment hirers and consultants.

At Navado, we are able to assist you to negotiate resolutions for a wide range of building and construction disputes. We have experience running NCAT disputes from both Applicant and Respondent positions, likewise, we are able to assist to prepare objections to local councils and litigate highly complex building and construction disputes.

We have established relationships with various building industry experts including architects, engineers, claims consultants, town planners, council officers and other industry specialists

If you require assistance with a construction claim or construction dispute, please contact us on (02) 9233 4048 or send an email to info@navado.com.au to make an appointment to see one of our Building and Construction Solicitors. 

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