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Be informed of the relevant changes to the Security of Payment Act in NSW, affecting construction contracts entered into on or after 21 October 2019.

Adjudication is the quickest, most convenient, and most cost-effective way of enforcing unpaid claims for construction work performed. Read on for a simple guide to adjudication under the Security of Payment Act.

What do you do if you’ve served your Payment Claim but still remain unpaid beyond due date? Or if the person owing you, insists on paying less than the amount you claim? In this article, we let you in on the different ways to enforce progress payments.

Under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW), also known as the Security of Payment Act (“SOPA”), progress payments for construction work performed, or for related goods and services provided, may be recovered by serving a Payment Schedule. More often than not though, the persons required to pay, disagree with the claimed amount. In such case, SOPA requires them to serve a Payment Schedule. Find out everything you need to know about building and construction payment schedules here

The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) enables persons who carry out construction work, or supply related goods and services, to recover progress payments by the simple act of serving a Payment Claim. Find out what goes into a valid Payment Claim, and how you can validly serve the same.

Is debt recovery from unpaid construction work a challenge for you? Find a quick, simple solution via the Security of Payment Act (NSW).

Don’t let yourself get paid late or get ripped off by dodgy builders or owners. Know where you stand with relevant construction laws, particularly with this comprehensive discussion of the Security of Payment Act.

Claiming Retention Money after Construction Retention Money is an assurance for the principal contractor that you will do your job well and right on time.