Author: Paul Cott
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Protect yourself in uncertain times
The building industry in Australia is facing the toughest time it has seen in many years. All parties in the construction supply chain are feeling the ... -
Changes to employment law, what do you need to know?
Important changes to employment law have been adopted in relation to employee payment details, and what information can (or can’t) be declared publicly. Our legal expert ... -
A question of good faith
Paul Cott explores the question: do builders and owners have to act in good faith towards each other? It’s a tricky question to answer. Outside the ... -
Time is of the essence
Resident legal expert Paul Cott explains the importance of time in the building and construction industry, and advises you to know your rights when the clock ... -
Debunking the myths around building insurance
As Paul Cott explains, there are a lot of misconceptions surrounding builders warranty insurance which a lot of home owners and others still ‘labour under.’ some ... -
Will the real registered builder please stand up!
Paul Cott discusses the issue of unregistered builders carrying out works and the consequences of doing so. It is probably well known in the industry that ... -
Dispute resolution
When it comes to dispute resolution, there are three roads one can go down – arbitration, mediation and conciliation – but which one is more effective? ... -
Do you need a written ‘project’ contract?
It can be easy to avoid writing the details of particular jobs when all you want to do is get in, get the job done and ... -
Importing unsafe building products
The importation of non-compliant building products into the country has long been a problem and will continue to be if tighter measures aren’t brought in. Paul ...
