Exploring environmental, planning and construction law issues in New South Wales
In some instances a development consent will not lapse if building, engineering or construction work relating to the building, subdivision or work is “physically commenced”. What does this mean exactly?
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The Design and Building Practitioners Bill 2019 is set to bring some big changes to the development industry.
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This article considers a question regarding the ability for Principal Certifiers to delegate their inspections to others.
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Both Certifiers and a Principal Certifiers are required for construction projects – what is the difference, and why does it matter?
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There are many assumptions in the industry about the long service levy – this article seeks to clarify some of those matters.
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Today’s article is in response to a question about the availability of “interim” occupation certificates following the commencement of legislation on 1 December 2019.
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The NSW Government has released the government’s response to a national report into compliance and enforcement in the building industry.
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This post is in response to a question received about the role and powers of the Local Traffic Committee.
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There is an assumption in the industry that a long service levy is always payable before a construction certificate is issued. Is this true?
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Today’s post is in response to a question regarding manor houses under the Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code.
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