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Construction contracts
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts to set clear terms and manage risk before work begins.
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From contract to completion, and disputes in between
We advise on the legal side of building, construction and infrastructure across Queensland: contracts before the work starts, security of payment during it, and dispute resolution when things go wrong. Our directors work directly on your matter, combining technical depth with the commercial judgement to protect your position and keep the project moving.
What we help with
Construction & Infrastructure services
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Building & construction disputes
Resolving disputes over payment, defects, delay and scope, through negotiation or formal proceedings.
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Security of payment (BIF Act)
Payment claims, payment schedules and adjudication under the Building Industry Fairness Act.
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Acting across the project chain
Builders & contractors
Head contractors and trades across residential, commercial and civil projects.
Principals
Parties engaging a builder who need their contracts and risk managed.
Subcontractors
Trades and suppliers pursuing payment and managing contract risk.
Developers
Developers delivering projects who need construction documents and disputes handled.
Why SCT
Senior advice, grounded in your project
Directors lead your matterSenior people work directly on your project from start to finish.
Rooted in QueenslandBrisbane CBD and Mooloolaba, acting for clients across the state.
15+ years of experienceAdvising on property, construction and commercial matters in Queensland.
Relationships, not transactionsWe take time to understand your work and stay part of how you succeed, well beyond a single matter.
Our approach
How we work with you
Step 01
Tell us about your matter
Send us a few details by form or call us directly. We respond to enquiries within one business day.
Step 02
Meet the right director
We arrange a consultation with the director suited to your construction matter, so you deal with senior people from the outset.
Step 03
Clear scope and costs
We set out how we can help and the basis for our costs in writing before any work begins.
Client feedback
In our clients' words
A payment dispute was holding up the whole project. SCT Law moved quickly on the security of payment claim and we got back to work.
They reviewed our subcontracts and rewrote the parts that left us exposed. We use them on every project now.
Good to know
Construction & infrastructure questions
Queensland's Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act lets contractors and subcontractors claim progress payments through a set process of payment claims, payment schedules and, if it goes that far, adjudication. The timeframes are strict, and missing one can affect your rights. This is general information, not legal advice. If you have a payment claim or dispute, contact us promptly and we will advise on your options.
Depending on your contract and the stage of the work, options can include a payment claim under the BIF Act, contractual notices, negotiation or formal recovery. Acting early matters because some steps have strict deadlines. This is general information, not legal advice. Tell us about your matter and we will explain the options that fit your situation.
Liquidated damages are a genuine pre-estimate of loss agreed in the contract for things like delay, and they are generally enforceable. A clause that is really a penalty, designed to punish rather than estimate loss, may not be enforceable. The wording matters. This is general information, not legal advice. Send us the contract and we will talk you through it.
A defects liability period is the time after practical completion during which the contractor is responsible for fixing defects that appear. Its length and what it covers depend on the contract. This is general information, not legal advice. If you are dealing with defects on a project, get in touch.
Let's work together
Tell us about your construction matter
Book a consultation to speak directly with a director about your contract, payment or dispute matter. Our team will respond within one business day.