Building Contracts
Draft or review your building contract with Brisbane’s experienced Building Contracts Lawyer
We provide legal advice for:
Homeowners
- Contract drafting & guidance
- Contract review & negotiations
- Understand rights & responsibilities
- Draft special conditions & specific project requirements
Builders
- Contract drafting & guidance
- Contract review & negotiations
- Understand rights & responsibilities
- Draft special conditions & specific project requirements
We work with the following contracts:
- Australian Standards
- Master Builders Association (MBA)
- Housing Industry Association (HIA)
- Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)
- Australian Building Industry Contracts (ABIC)
- Project specific drafted specially for your circumstances
Are you a homeowner?
Building or renovating your home is one of the biggest decisions in your life yet most homeowners sign on the dotted line without getting any legal advice. When things go wrong, you have no idea what to do next.
We’ll help you understand:
- What your building contract means
- Your rights and responsibilities
- Your options for moving forward
- Complex legal terminology
Are you a builder?
As a builder, you’re typically responsible for drafting building contracts. It’s important to get the small print right to protect yourself when things go wrong. You also need to make sure the contract complies with QBCC requirements
We’ll help draft or negotiate a building contract to ensure:
- Compliance with QBCC requirements.
- Your legal obligations are covered.
- Correct drafting of special conditions or requirements to protect you against hostile homeowners or complex and risky projects
A different approach
The importance of construction or building contracts is underestimated. Sure, when things go well, there’s no need to worry about the details in a contract. However, when issues arise, every word matters.
We’re experienced building and construction lawyers who have the big picture while understanding the small print. We’ll sit down with you to understand your building project to give you the best advice and ensure you have peace of mind.
Want to chat about your building contract with a lawyer who’ll take the time to listen without using complicated terminology?
Call us on 07 3532 8665 or email mail@materiallaw.com.au.