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We often hear consultants working in the construction industry describe the contract terms which they are being asked to sign as ‘unfair’. But is there any legal basis for a claim of ‘unfairness’ in relation to terms of a professional…
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In association with the Australian Institute of Architects, this informed event gives you the chance to update your understanding on some key developments in Victoria around combustible cladding. In 2018, the VBA has been investigating 1369 planning permits identified as…
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Successful navigation of the New South Wales planning process requires an understanding of its many layers and complexities. Join us for this morning seminar to hear from Mark Bolduan, Manager - Urban Planning Group, EPM Planning on how consultants working…
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In a perfect world, sub-consultants arrive when required, complete their work on time and deliver a quality product, saving valuable time and money. In a perfect world, sub-consultants are given a detailed brief at the outset and receive prompt updates…
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‘Contracting out’ of proportionate liability legislation can have significant consequences for a consultant involved in a construction project which becomes adversarial, particularly where some participants in the project enter bankruptcy or liquidation. Without proportionate liability, in a worst case you…
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A brilliant design can only become a brilliant reality if the building work is well managed and design quality is protected throughout the construction phase. As superintendent, or adviser to the superintendent, consultants can achieve this by understanding and vigorously…
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In a perfect world, sub-consultants arrive when required, complete their work on time and deliver a quality product, saving valuable time and money. In a perfect world, sub-consultants are given a detailed brief at the outset and receive prompt updates…
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Site visits during the construction of a project can be an exciting time for consultants as they see their plans take shape. Unfortunately, however, problems can arise during the construction phase of projects and consultants working on projects of all…
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informed Risk Managers, Wendy Poulton and Natalie Sullivan, will be joining forces with the Australian Institute of Architects to present as part of their National Seminar Series. Two vital steps to project success are communicating the client’s needs (in the…
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Consultants on commercial and government projects are often engaged for less than the traditional scope of service from design development through to completion. After novation, the consultants’ role can be very limited and, on partial services projects, completely non-existent. And…
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