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Other contracts
In a previous article, we discussed the salient terms in the widely used NZS 3910 contract. However, that contract is more...
Implied warranties
In addition to the express terms of a construction contract, there are various warranties that are implied under statutes....
Saved by Equity – the result of New Zealand Tiny Homes and Tiny Town
New Zealand Tiny Homes (Tiny Homes) fell victim to liquidation on 15 November 2022. After its incorporation in 2020 this was...
Practical Completion
Practical completion is a term that is commonly misunderstood by many. Generally, practical completion is achieved when all...
Time for completion
Any undertaking to perform construction work must come with a time for such work to be completed. This obligation could be...
Unapproved variations
What is a contractor’s entitlement to payment for variations if there is a dispute as to whether consent for particular...
Dispute resolution in Construction
“Dispute” has a broad definition in the Construction Contracts Act 2002 (CCA): “a dispute or difference that arises under a...
Consequences of Delayed Construction
If the contractor is unable to achieve completion within the contractually agreed time for completion (or if the contract...
The building contract
The starting point of any construction project is the building contract. In some situations, no special formalities are...
Are you taking advantage of the payment claim/payment schedule regime?
The Construction Contracts Act 2002 (the Act) codified a process for claiming and certifying payments under construction...
What should I do if I receive a payment claim?
If you have received a payment claim, you must respond with a payment schedule within the prescribed timeframe or pay. If...
Variations
A contractor is not required to complete extra work and cannot expect payment for completing extra work that has not been...
Quotes vs Estimates
Quotes vs Estimates It is common practice in the construction industry for clients to ask a contractor to provide a quote...
Statutory Demands and Construction Contracts
So, you or your client have been served with a statutory demand. What does it mean? What are the consequences? What must you...
Delivery methods for construction projects
Delivery methods for construction projects How a construction project is designed and constructed is known as the “delivery...
Essential terms of a residential building contract
Essential terms of a residential building contract From 1 January 2015, it has become mandatory to have a written contract...
Parties to a construction contract
Parties to a construction contract Construction law is a specialised area of law which comprises an amalgamation of contract...