Industries/Construction & Trades

Construction & Trades.

Contracts and security for builders and trades.

Who we advise

Builders, subcontractors and specialty trades need contracts that get paid — with SOPA-friendly payment terms, defined scope and defensible variations. We draft head contracts, subcontracts and dispute strategy for residential and commercial work.

What we do for construction & trades

• Head contracts

  Bespoke and AS 4000/AS 4902 amendments for commercial projects.

• Subcontractor terms

  Back-to-back subcontracts, deeds of guarantee and payment schedules.

• SOPA & disputes

  Payment claim strategy, adjudication and defended claims.

Examples we're pulled in on

• Security of Payment Act claims and adjudication
• Variation and delay claim management
• Home Building Act compliance in NSW
• Subcontractor management and back-to-back terms

Professions we support

Pick your profession for a tailored view of how we help.

• Residential Builders

  HBA contracts, statutory warranties and homeowner disputes.

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• Commercial Builders

  AS 4000/4902 amendments, SOPA and dispute strategy.

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• Electricians

  Trade contracts, licensing and payment recovery.

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• Plumbers

  Trade contracts, licensing and defects work.

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• Specialty Subcontractors

  Back-to-back terms, scope disputes and payment.

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FAQs

Do you act for owners as well as builders?

Yes. We regularly act for developers and owners on the other side of construction disputes.