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)...
Building defects are a central issue in construction law and property litigation. From faulty fire doors to defective sprinklers, hydrant, or detection systems, these failures can result in regulatory enforcement orders, costly litigation, and life-threatening risks....
Nobody is safe from being sued Projects involve many players. The greater the complexity of the project, the greater the number of stakeholders involved. The responsibilities are shared between various disciplines: architects, designers, engineers, builders,...
Restaurant and cafe kitchens are a highly specialised fire risk environment, with the prevalence of open flames, hot surfaces, cooking oil and fats. Commercial kitchen mechanical exhaust systems are vital for air cleanliness and quality as they work to remove heat,...
When a speaker had to cancel at the Northern Regional Forum 2025 at the Crystalbrook Riley in Cairns, Christina was invited to step in, with just one day to prepare. She delivered an engaging and thought‑provoking presentation on engineers’ liability and how to...
In this article we review the 2014 Lacrosse apartment fire - the background, case, liability and appeal. The fire Jean-Francois Gubitta was a French backpacker in Australia on a working holiday. He had moved into Apartment 805 of the 23 storey Lacrosse apartment tower...
CASE STUDY: ACP Full or Partial Removal. CJK saves Developer $880,000 A 6-storey building in NSW property with both commercial tenancies and residential apartments received a council notice regarding the Aluminium Composite Panel (ACPs) installed. In 2018, NSW...
Strata Plan 92450 v JKN Para 1 Pty Ltd & Anor Case Study Overview – NSW Supreme Court Hearing and Appeal ‘The Rise’ residential apartment building was owned and developed by JKN Para 1 until July 2016 when it was then taken over by the Owners Corporation. Built...