Construction Law I

Date: 2024

ISBN: 978-1-925631-31-9

Format: A4, 2-page, Laminated Card

Description: The aim of this Student Guide Card is to provide students with an outline of the basic concepts and principles of Construction Law. In particular, the topics discussed in this title include:

(i) an introduction to construction law; (ii) an overview of the relevant legislation in relation to construction and building in Australia; (iii) an outline of the key parties to a construction project; (iv) subcontracting; (v) rights and obligations of a subcontractor to a contractor; (vi) rights and obligations of a subcontractor to a principal; (vii) rights and obligations of a principal to a subcontractor; (viii) entitlement to progress payments; (ix) planning controls and planning permits; (x) building controls and building permits; (xi) process of development assessment (i.e. pre-lodgment, lodgement, evaluation, determination, construction certificate and occupation certificate).