Building & Construction Law

Cooper Grace Ward has experience in handling all types of building and construction matters with a particular focus on litigation and dispute resolution. Our lawyers act for principals, developers, property owners, contractors and consultants.

Our expertise includes:

• litigation in state and Federal courts and the CCT involving issues such as security and retention, variation and contract payment claims, and defects
• claims under the Subcontractors Charges Act 1974 (Qld)
• claims/disputes concerning the Queensland Building Services Authority Act 1992 (Qld)
• adjudications under the Building & Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (Qld) and the Building & Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) including applications for judicial review
• preparing and advising on all types of construction contracts including standard form contracts, specialist contracts and alliance contracts
• risk management and compliance programs for construction sites.