Construction

A Western Australian local council left the court in a “less than ideal position” in failing to fully participate in a dispute over the rejection of a development extension sought by Woolworths' property arm, a judge has said.

Melbourne Water has won more time to put on its defence in a class action by retirement village residents over the flooding of the Maribyrnong River, as it considers whether to join third parties to the case. 

The developers of the Aspen and Establishment residential projects in Canberra have flagged they may expand their $13 million cross-claims against builder Geocon to include defects claims.

Lendlease has announced that its CEO Tony Lombardo will depart in August this year, after the release of the company’s full year financial results.

A scathing report has tracked the construction union’s fall from grace under John Setka’s leadership, with Victoria's $100 billion Big Build the backdrop for endemic corruption.

Melbourne Water has told a court that it may join third parties to a class action brought on behalf of retirement village residents over the flooding of the Maribyrnong River.

Dentons has lured a construction and infrastructure law expert with over 20 years of experience from DLA Piper to its partnership.

Lawyers for Forte Sydney Construction are ceasing to act for the developer, which is being sued by the liquidators of collapsed real estate fund manager iProsperity seeking to recover more than $3 million.

A court has approved Eloura Developments' 179-unit housing development in Sydney’s Inner West, which makes use rules allowing increased floor space ratios and heights for developments that supply affordable housing. 

Dexus’ industrial real estate trust has bought a half-stake in an industrial estate in NSW for $49.6 million from its manager.