Building and Construction

QBM building and construction lawyers in Gold Coast can assist you in all aspects of your business from structuring and licensing issues to the preparation of contracts. So, if you come into dispute we can advise in respect of payment claims and payment schedules and the adjudication process in addition to subcontractor’s charges and contract litigation.

Moreover, Justin Mathews is our partner and is an accredited specialist in commercial litigation. He has a particular interest in building litigation. In addition to this, he has acted in a number of major disputes involving the security of payment legislation. 

Our partners Justin Mathews and Peter Muller have acted in several actions. These affairs involve compliance with the obligations of contractors to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission including the review of decisions.

Furthermore, QBM Gold Coast building lawyers have acted for contractors and subcontractors in many construction and construction-related disputes including:

• Disciplinary action by the QBCC/QBSA
• Permitted individual applications
• Directions to rectify disputes with respect to the scope of works
• Claims made under deeds of covenants provided by parties in support of licensing requirements
• Disputes about the interpretation of building contracts
• Disputes about prolongation claims and delay damages
• Claims in respect of liquidated damages
• Claims about variations
• The Building Industry Fairness process includes the preparation of payment schedules, applications for adjudication, and submissions and material in support of the adjudication
• Review of and injunctions against the enforcement of decisions arising from the adjudication process
• Contract terms and compliance with regulatory obligations