Projects Insights

09 December 2008

Welcome to the December edition of Projects Insights, in which we'll look at:

the national green rating scheme being prepared for infrastructure
the review and possible reforms of the proportionate liability regime
how local government could adopt PPP procurement methodology
when a court will prevent a party from calling on a performance guarantee
the dangers of contracting to do specialist work; and
complex dispute resolution clauses.

Measuring sustainability in major infrastructure

A national green rating scheme is being prepared for infrastructure, in addition to the green rating scheme for commercial buildings, as Nick Thomas explains.

Just when you thought you had worked out how to deal with proportionate liability…

By Owen Hayford and Andrew Stephenson.

A few years after its introduction the proportionate liability regime is under review by the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General. Owen Hayford, Andrew Stephenson and Vanessa McBride look at the recommendations for reform and what this all means for risk allocation and litigation costs.

PPP funding for local government infrastructure

By Stuart Cosgriff.

Stuart Cosgriff looks at how local government could adopt PPP procurement methodology to manage funding shortfalls for the procurement and upgrade of essential community infrastructure.

Performance guarantees in construction contracts

By Andrew Stephenson and Patrick Daley.

When will a court prevent a party from calling on a performance guarantee? Andrew Stephenson and Patrick Daley examine the latest statement on this from the Full Federal Court.

Are you contracting to do specialist work?

By Sergio Capelli and Samantha Landsberry.

Unlicensed construction contractors in NSW whose obligations include a specialist work component could also be prevented from enforcing their contracts, warn Sergio Capelli and Samantha Landsberry.

Dispute resolution clauses in project contracts revisited

By Björn Gehle.

What sort of dispute resolution clause should your contract contain? Björn Gehle discusses some options - and some pitfalls.

Profile - Steven Murray

Steven Murray is a partner specialising in construction and major infrastructure projects.

Profile - Michael Earwaker

Michael Earwaker is a partner in our Construction and Major Projects team.

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