As a contractor, you want common sense, practical, legal advice from someone who understands your industry...
We understand the special needs of many different types of contractors, and work closely with the members of the following associations:
• Electrical and Communications Association (ECA)
• Master Plumbers and Mechanical Services Association of Australia (MPAQ)
• National Fire Industry Association Queensland (NFIAQ)
• Air-conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Association (AMCA)
• Master Painters Association Queensland (MPA)
• Metal Roofing Industry Association of Queensland (MRIAQ)
• Concreting Industry Association of Queensland (CIAQ)
We can help any contractor with all types of issues including:
• advice on contracts - whether to sign them, how to get out of them, how to
negotiate changes and how to avoid costly contractual disputes before
they arise
• asset protection - protecting your assets to ensure you won't lose
everything you own if things go wrong
• payment claims and subcontractors’ charges
• workplace health and safety issues
• debt collection and credit management; in-house documentation -
invoices, quotes, etc. - improving your system
• buying and selling real estate
• leasing and commercial contracts
• setting up businesses and credit problems
• WorkCover advice
• any other general services as listed on this website
If you want to know exactly what we can do for you, how much it will cost or where you stand on a particular issue please do not hesitate to contact a member of our friendly team. If you would like to find out more click here to read our newsletters.
Additional services we provide to contractors:
Legal Queries
Common-sense answers to your legal queries. If you are a member of ECA or MPAQ this service is provided free of charge.
Legal Assessments of your problem including:
• An initial overview of your legal rights and obligations
• Whether you need lawyers or you can take action yourself
• What the next step is
• How long it is likely to take
• How much it is likely to cost
Asset Protection and Business Structuring
We undertake a comprehensive assessment of possible risks you may be exposed to as a result of your business and personal asset structure. We will provide detailed advice of what your options are and ensure you keep what you have worked hard for, for the benefit of yourself and your family. Click here for further information on Asset Protection and Business Structuring.
Advice on Payment Claims
Builders and contractors not being paid what they are properly entitled to, or only being paid months after they should have been paid, are two of the major reasons for business failure in the building and construction industry.
The Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (BCIPA) provides a quick and inexpensive method of enforcing payment, usually without the need to go to court.
Not understanding how it works could cost your business a great deal of money which you would not otherwise have to pay, if you receive a Payment Claim which you dispute and you don’t know how to deal with it properly under the Act. For further information click here to go to our Law Talk article entitled “The BCIPA and why you need to know about it”.
Advice on Subcontractors’ Charges
A Subcontractors’ Charge is a powerful tool to help contractors recover money owed by a builder or other contractor, for work done involving a customer who has engaged a principal contractor to manage the
co-ordination of the contract work. It is particularly helpful where the builder or contractor is in financial difficulty. If you are an ECA or MPAQ member click on your association logo below to log in and download our free Subcontractors' Charges Guide.
Legal Structure Review
Have the legal structures for your business and personal affairs reviewed by an experienced commercial lawyer for a fixed fee. Click here for further information.
‘Do it Yourself’ Debt Collection Guide
If you are a member of ECA or MPAQ you have free access to our ‘Do it Yourself’ Debt Collection Guide. It is a simple step by step guide, which enables you to chase up debts including suing debtors in court without the expense of using debt collectors or lawyers... right through from starting the case, to judgement and getting the money back into your pocket! Click onto your association logo below to log in and download the Debt Collection Guide.
Debt Collection Service
See the Debt Recovery section of this website for further information.
Debtor Checking Service
This service assists you in finding out whether it is worthwhile contracting with a potential customer or to see whether it might be worthwhile suing someone who owes you money.
We are always happy to help you with any queries you have.
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