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February 2026

You cannot collect what you don't request.

Posted By Mark Maloney ,
12/02/2026 20:33 PM
A builder's circa $1M payment claim got rejected because they politely asked for "approval" instead of requesting payment. Turns out BCIPA doesn't reward good manners. The adjudicator had no...

Is a payment claim that uses percentages legit?

Posted By Mark Maloney ,
12/02/2026 20:20 PM
Is a payment claim that uses percentages legit?last week in Bridgeman Agencies v S.E. QLD Plumbing, the Supreme Court of QLD once again took a practical approach. The key takeaway? Context is king!...

A builder was awarded $2.1M by the NSWSC.  The NSWCA then took it all away.

Posted By Mark Maloney ,
12/02/2026 20:00 PM
A builder was awarded $2.1M by the NSWSC.  The NSWCA* then took it all away. Some of the reasons why - The B had claims against three parties. All three owed the same debt. The B could sue any...