Get matched · Building & construction
Tell us about your matter. We’ll match you with verified building & construction lawyers in your state and matter profile. Free for you. Lawyers pay a published flat fee per accepted enquiry. Most consultations are free or low-cost.
Australian construction law spans the Home Building Acts (consumer protection for residential), the Security of Payment Acts (statutory adjudication for unpaid claims), state planning legislation, and the suite of standard form construction contracts. NSW HBA 6-year major-defects warranty, 2-year minor; other states similar.
Tell us which is closest in the form below — we’ll match you with a specialist accordingly.
Statutory warranty claims under state Home Building Acts. Most resolve in NCAT, VCAT or QCAT.
Statutory adjudication for unpaid progress or final claims. Fast (6-8 weeks), strict timeframes.
Standard forms (AS 4000, AS 4902, AS 4901) heavily amended in practice. Bespoke drafting for major projects.
Extensions of time, liquidated damages, delay claims. Expert evidence on programme and quantum typically required.
NCAT/VCAT/QCAT for home owner / builder disputes including rectification orders.
Licensing applications and defences. iCare HBCF (NSW) and equivalent home warranty insurance claims.
You fill in the form on the right. A real person from our intake team reviews your matter, normally within 2 business hours. We match you to two or three verified building & construction lawyers who fit your matter, location, and budget.
You then choose who to engage. We don’t take a referral fee from you. Lawyers pay us a published, fixed per-accepted-enquiry fee — same rate for every lawyer in your matter profile and city.
Browse all 12 practice areas, or speak to our intake team. We help triage where you should be looking.
Browse practice areas