On 27 March 2026, the Federal Court of Australia handed down its judgment in the matter of The Owners – Strata Plan No 87231 v 3A Composites GmbH (No 10) [2026] FCA 351. This significant class action revolved around two aluminium composite panel (ACP) products -...
When “Stay Put” Strategies Fail The apartment fire that occurred in Valencia on 22 February 2024 has become one of the most significant high-rise residential fire events in recent years. Initial reports indicated that the fire originated on a balcony before rapidly...
The Hidden Risks in Exterior Wall Assemblies In modern construction, we’ve made buildings lighter, more energy efficient, and more visually striking than ever before using exterior cladding or façade systems. These systems include combustible materials like aluminium...
Star Entertainment Sydney v Buildcorp The Star Entertainment Sydney Properties Pty Ltd v Buildcorp Group Pty Ltd trading as Buildcorp Interiors [2026] NSWSC 27 was heard in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and concerned the use of aluminium composite panels (ACPs)...
Infinity Tower Brisbane - Cladding Body Corporate for Infinity 1 Community Titles Scheme 45404 v Queensland Building and Construction Commission & Anor [2025] QCAT 54 Infinity 1 Body Corporate took the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) and...
Just a few weeks ago, the London Fire Brigade reported that 225 firefighters were sent to an apartment building fire in Dagenham, London. Flames had raced up the side and engulfed the building that was undergoing remedial work to remove non-compliant cladding. This...
Case Study: Building Defects - Cladding Court Case The subject of this case study is a construction litigation case of a mixed-use building in NSW that CJK has been involved with since 2021. The multi-storey building contains a mixture of commercial and retail...
In recent years, the issue of flammable cladding has gained significant attention in Australia and around the world due to a series of building fires and subsequent safety concerns. Lawyers must navigate through complex legalities and technicalities as legal battles...