Welcome to the May edition of Projects & Construction Monthly. This edition addresses: QBCC head contractor licensing exemption; LPC Lawyers’ ‘2032 Olympic & Paralympic Games’ series; LPC Lawyers’ ‘Construction Industry Facing Mounting Pressure’ article and upcoming ‘Deed’ series; and LPC Lawyers expands into 2022. QBCC Head Contractor Licensing Exemption On 29 March 2022, the Queensland Government introduced the Building and …

The Australian construction industry continues to face increasing pressure, as market volatility and supply chain delays present increasingly challenging circumstances. The collapse of major infrastructure companies, such as Probuild and Condev, highlight the complexity and seriousness of the problems currently facing the industry. Importantly, given the escalating situation across Australia, those within the construction industry must remain aware of: 1.    the …

It all comes down to this – the last 100m to the finish line quickly approaches as a Host country prepares to welcome thousands of athletes, officials, and spectators to its beautiful city, and newly constructed / refurbished, world class infrastructure – it cannot be late. Unlike almost any other major infrastructure project, countries hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games …

The hosting of an Olympic & Paralympic Games is notoriously expensive. So much so that a paper published by the University of Oxford[1] in 2021 found that every single Olympics (Summer and Winter Games) ran over budget. Host countries (which face an immovable deadline – the commencement of the Games) are not often afforded the same “luxuries” in terms of …

The construction of significant infrastructure and the transport of thousands of international athletes, officials and spectators required for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, undoubtedly leaves behind an unavoidable, hefty footprint. However, in 2032, Brisbane will be taking home the “green medal” for delivering a sustainable, resilient, and climate positive Games. By promoting the International Olympic Committee’s “New Norms” reforms, Brisbane …

And the winner is… the construction industry. Brisbane’s Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner said it best when he said, “In the end, the first reason that we went for the Olympics was to get better infrastructure and better transport infrastructure in particular”. With an initial budget of $4.5bn for the 2032 Games (which does not include other proposed infrastructure, such as …

Welcome to the April edition of Projects & Construction Monthly. This edition addresses: the potential for international conflict to present issues on local projects; Recent announcements in major projects; LPC Lawyers’ current ‘The Pipeliner’ series; LPC Lawyers’ upcoming series on the 2032 Olympics; and LPC Lawyers expands into 2022. Conflict in the Ukraine and Local Projects The ongoing conflict which …

3 June 2008…the day a series of gas pipeline explosions at Varanus Island gas plant took out 30 per cent of Western Australia’s gas supply, triggering a state-wide energy crisis. Caused by a rupture of a corroded pipe, the high-pressure gas inside the pipeline overpowered the thinning steel wall, escaped and exploded into a ball of flames. With the plant …

Pipeline infrastructure projects can be subject to significant regulatory, engineering and construction risks. Investment at the front end of the project will de-risk and limit the significant risks by implementing effective planning. This week’s article focuses on some of the risks experienced during the design stage which can have significant time and cost impacts, which may be detrimental to a …

The conflict in Ukraine continues to make headlines, global gas and oil prices rise and Australians feel the pain at the pump. This brings into focus an important piece of infrastructure which fuels this nation by delivering resources used for energy and daily functions. Pipelines are a critical part of Australia’s transportation infrastructure, connecting not only our abundant oil and …