These cases involved a large residential apartment complex in Bruce called Elara Apartments which suffered from significant building defects. Elara Apartments was constructed by B & T Constructions (ACT) Pty Ltd (the Builder). Initially the owners corporation commenced ACT Supreme Court proceedings against the Builder claiming numerous breaches of statutory warranties under the Building Act.
After…
B & T Constructions (ACT) Pty Ltd (ACN 105 358 825) was a builder that was responsible for the construction of numerous residential apartment buildings in the ACT. On 18 May 2017, administrators were appointed to B & T Constructions (ACT) Pty Ltd and following this, on 20 July 2017, RSM Australia were appointed as liquidators of this…
On 20 August 2016, the Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2016 (the Legislation) commenced operation. The Legislation is the culmination of several years of consideration by the ACT Government and amends the following laws: Building Act 2004; Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2009; Building (General) Regulation 2008; Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act…