Construction Contracts

Construction contracts are agreements between owners and contractors. A successful building project starts with a well-thought construction contract.

There are different types of building and construction contracts. Most common types include:

•	Lump Sum Contract
•	Cost Plus Contract
•	Milestone Contract
•	Small Jobs Contract
•	Large Jobs Contract

In Australia, there are three main building and construction associations that offer construction contract services:

•	Master Builders Association (MBA)
•	Home Industry Association (HIA)
•	New South Wales (NSW) Fair Trading

What we can help you with?

•	contract review
•	draft, amend and negotiate terms of the contract
•	ensure your legal rights are enforced
•	debt recovery
•	advising in relation to building disputes
•	assist in both alternative dispute resolution procedures or court processes such as Fair Trading and NCAT

Before signing any construction tenders or contracts, speak to us first, to ensure that the written agreement is in your best interest.