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In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, David Hastie,
Lachlan Tassell and Wayne Jocic discuss three recent cases
concerning rectification, delay and the assessment of damages and
unlicensed building work.
Corrs High Vis is a series of podcasts, offering insight and
analysis into the Australian construction industry. Presented by
Corrs Chambers Westgarth, it considers the issues that really
matter to professionals in this ever-evolving industry.
These podcasts do not provide legal or other advice. Obtain
legal or other professional advice as required.
David Hastie, Senior Associate, Projects,
The
Corrs Projects Update provides a concise review of, and commercially-focused commentary on, the latest major judicial and legislative developments affecting the Australian construction and infrastructure industry.
In this edition, we consider and offer key takeaways from a number of recent cases and developments, including:
Icon Co (NSW) Pty Ltd v Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Australian Branch trading as Liberty Specialty Markets [2020] FCA 1493
(Keywords: rectification; insurance)
Keywords: legislative reform in NSW; new statutory duty of care)
Chapel of Angels Pty Ltd v Hennessy Building Pty Ltd [2020] QCA 219
(Keywords: QBCC licence; unlicensed building work; reasonable remuneration; quantum meruit)
Leeda Projects Pty Ltd v Zeng [2020] VSCA 192