- Level 5, Evandale Place, 142 Bundall Road, Bundall, QLD, Australia
Building and Construction
Building and construction lawyers Gold Coast
QBM Lawyers provides experienced building and construction lawyers on the Gold Coast, advising contractors, subcontractors and property owners across all aspects of construction law
Services provided by our construction lawyers include
- Contract preparation and advice
- Building and construction litigation
- Advice on Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act compliance and remedies
Construction and building law services
QBM Lawyers advises contractors and subcontractors across Queensland and New South Wales on construction and building law matters
For contractors and subcontractors
QBM building and construction lawyers on the Gold Coast assist clients across all aspects of construction law, from structuring and licensing issues to the preparation of contracts. If disputes arise, we provide advice on payment claims, payment schedules, adjudication processes, subcontractor charges and construction litigation.
Our partner, Justin Mathews, is an accredited specialist in commercial litigation with a particular focus on building and construction disputes. He has acted in a number of major matters involving security of payment legislation.
Alongside Justin, our partner Peter Muller has extensive experience in matters involving compliance with contractor obligations under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission, including reviews of decisions.
QBM building and construction lawyers regularly act for contractors and subcontractors in a range of construction-related disputes, including:
- Disciplinary action by the QBCC/QBSA
- Permitted individual applications
- Directions to rectify disputes relating to the scope of works
- Claims under deeds of covenant supporting licensing requirements
- Disputes involving the interpretation of building contracts
- Prolongation claims and delay damages
- Claims for liquidated damages
- Variation claims
- Preparation of payment schedules, adjudication applications and supporting submissions under security of payment legislation
- Applications for injunctions relating to adjudication decisions
- Contract compliance and regulatory obligations
Building Lawyers Gold Coast: For Owners
Our building and construction lawyers assist owners by reviewing contracts and advising on their rights and obligations when dealing with contractors. We provide practical guidance to help ensure contracts are properly structured and performed.
QBM Lawyers also assist developers, associated parties and individual owners to ensure contractual documents are clearly understood. We provide practical advice to address issues as they arise and to manage risks throughout the construction process.
Our commercial and construction lawyers on the Gold Coast can also assist with:
- Joint ventures and other structures for small or large-scale property development
- Contractual arrangements
- The contract process
- Disputes with builders, contractors or adjoining owners
- Easements, covenants and subdivisions
Building And Construction Areas Of Practice
Experienced building and construction lawyers
Our building and construction lawyers provide clear, practical advice across a range of construction and development matters.
Need a Building and Construction Lawyer on the Gold Coast?
Whether you are a contractor, subcontractor or property owner, QBM Lawyers provides clear, practical advice across all aspects of construction law – from contract preparation to dispute resolution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We provide advice on contract preparation, construction disputes, security of payment matters, and compliance with relevant legislation, including licensing and regulatory obligations.
Yes, we act for contractors, subcontractors, developers and property owners, providing advice tailored to each party’s role and responsibilities in the project.
Yes, we regularly assist with disputes involving building contracts, payment claims, delay and variation claims, defective work, and regulatory issues.
The Security of Payment regime allows contractors and subcontractors to make claims for progress payments and, if necessary, proceed to adjudication for a fast-tracked determination.
Yes, we assist with drafting and reviewing construction contracts to ensure terms are clear, risks are managed, and your position is protected before work begins.
It is important to seek advice early. We can assess the issue, review the contract and provide practical guidance to help resolve the matter and minimise disruption to the project.
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For over 40 years, QBM Lawyers has delivered effective legal solutions for clients across the Gold Coast.
We understand our clients’ goals, recognise the challenges they face, and provide clear, practical advice to support their commercial objectives.
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- +61 755 74 2600
- PO Box 6344, Gold Coast Mail Centre, Bundall QLD 9726
- Level 5, Evandale Place, 142 Bundall Road, Bundall, QLD, Australia
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