Insights

It's January. The holidays are over. You are back in the boardroom looking at the forecast for the financial year. The temptation is almost overwhelming. “We need to grow. We need to hit $50 million this year. If we just win these three tenders, we fill the order book and the overheads take care of themselves.” Stop. If the last two years have taught us anything, it's that in the current Australian construction market, turnover is vanity . We are seeing a dangerous trend wher

For the last twenty years, the Golden Rule of Queensland construction has been simple: Do not touch the RDOs. The RDO calendar wasn’t just a roster; it was a religious text. You could have a critical concrete pour, a looming liquidated damages date, or a cyclone bearing down on the coast—it didn't matter. If it was a Rostered Day Off, the site gates were locked. But 2026 feels different. With the CFMEU (Construction & General Division) now firmly under Administration followin

Here's one for the in-house lawyers. Is there anything on this list you haven't done? - Reviewing key risks and negotiating contractual terms - Supporting tender and project teams on major projects - Advising on commercial strategy, compliance, and regulatory requirements - Proactively identifying opportunities for efficiency and innovation - Developing strategies to mitigate and resolve delays, claims and disputes - Developing and maintaining commercial policies and procedur

The saying “cash is king” may no longer ring true in this day and age, but around the construction and infrastructure industry, cashflow is still very much the king. Delayed or even unpaid invoices have the potential to inflate costs, prolong, or even derail projects, with an unreliable source of funds the last thing anyone in the industry wants.   Beneath the surface, cashflow problems can lead to operational disruptions, with contractors often left without sufficient fundin