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If you’re a contractor, you must provide a written contract for residential building work costing $30,000 or more, GST inclusive. The good news is MBIE has provided a contract document you can use for free.
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By Kimberley Gill – 1 April 2018, Build 165
If you’re a contractor, you must provide a written contract for residential building work costing $30,000 or more, GST inclusive. The good news is MBIE has provided a contract document you can use for free.
1 August 2021, Build 185
The new Construction Contracts (Retention Money) Amendment Bill has been released.
By Richard Williams – 1 August 2018, Build 167
Too often, business owners do not seek good taxation advice when purchasing land for development projects. The result can be a nasty gst surprise or an unrecoverable loss of profits.
By Ariana Stuart, Lisa Rozendaal, Sarah Sprout – 1 June 2020, Build 178
Before a building contract is cancelled in the current situation of locked-down sites and an uncertain future, the wording of the contract should be carefully reviewed.
By Des Molloy – 1 April 2004, Build 81
The traditional, and rightful, role of a builder is to be the main contractor — the person who organises and manages the complete contract works. These days the boundaries are not so clear-cut. Just what should you be doing?
1 February 2015, Build 146
By Derya Siva – 1 August 2020, Build 179
While a contract should be in place for all work carried out, sometimes this is not the case. Fortunately, under the law, all is not lost.
By Ariana Stuart, Tamzin Dempster – 1 August 2018, Build 167
Contractors should look carefully at the terms of their performance bond following a recent Court of Appeal decision. In particular, when do bonds expire in relation to practical completion and separable portions?
By James MacQueen – 1 April 2021, Build 183
James MacQueen, Partner and Head of Construction and Real Estate at business and advisory services company BDO, says that, with supply lines under pressure, dealing with the consequent problems requires planning, flexibility and perhaps some change in attitude.
By Charissa Snijders – 1 October 2008, Build 108
A collaborative approach resulted in the first Pathfinder project being completed on time and under budget.