Construction law update: key cases from 2023-24

CPD units: 1

Knowledge area: Substantive law

In this interactive module and supporting paper, Paul Folino-Gallo, Barrister, Third Floor Wentworth, examines key construction law cases from 2023 and 2024, with considerations given to the following legislation:

- Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 1999 (NSW)

- Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW)

- Home Building Act 1989 (NSW)

- Commercial Arbitration Act 2010 (NSW)

Cases covered include:

- The Owners of Strata Plan 93357 v Bloc (ACT) Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 239

- The Owners – Strata Plan 99960 v SPS Building Contractors P/ Ltd [2024] NSWSC 687

- EnerMech Pty Ltd v Acciona Infrastructure Projects Australia P/L [2024] NSWCA 162

- The Owners – Strata Plan No 64757 v Sydney Remedial Builders P/L [2024] NSWCA 85

- Binah Constructions Pty Ltd v PTMG Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 872

Facilitator: Paul Folino Gallo, Barrister, Third Floor Wentworth Chambers

Recorded: 13 November 2024