Disputes resolved. Cashflow released. Control restored.
The problems I help you fix
When you’re not getting straight answers, and you’re stuck on any of these, you’re in the right place:
Resolving late payments
Contract and scope confusion
Cuts to progress claims
Project cashflow disruptions
Rejected variations
Commercial project closeouts
Impact cost analysis claim
PC and DLP retention release
Program, sequencing or latent condition disruptions
Planning foreseeable dispute strategies
Building & Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 2002 (Vic) reforms – what you need to know
Recent Government enquiries have found the current Victorian legislation is behind the rest of the country in protecting Subcontractors and safeguarding cashflow through the construction ecosystem. Sweeping changes have been passed within the Victorian State Parliament with Royal Assent given on 13 November 2025.
These changes will be introduced with retrospective powers to existing contracts during 2026.
This will improve who can make a claim, what can be claimed, when it can be claimed, when it needs to be paid by and simpler, lower cost adjudication process for payment disputes.
Here’s the simple version:
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Fairer Contracts
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Stricter payment terms (capped at 20 business days)
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Better variation entitlements (delay & time related costs, latent conditions, excluded amounts)
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Longer claim preparation entitlements
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Respondents barred from raising new defences in payment schedule adjudication
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Improved rights regarding performance & cash retention release
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Retrospective Clause forcing existing contracts to comply
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Improved Adjudication dispute
Even though the reforms aren’t live yet, they’re coming, and they’ll hit fast when they do. If you want to get on the front foot, I can help, so you’re not caught out later.
What I do
Practical, easy to understand strategies, built around real subcontractor problems, that get you the outcome your business needs.
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I’ve been a sub-contractor — I get the pressure
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I don’t waste your time
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I cut through the rubbish
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I help you understand your options
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I get things moving when you need it most
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I talk like a mate, not a lawyer
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You get calm, steady guidance when a job turns ugly
Cashflow recovery
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Progress claim preparation
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Payment schedule responses
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Adjudication applications
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Making sure your claim lines up with the Act
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Outcome: Faster resolution. Improved Cashflow. Less stress.
Contract dispute support
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Early dispute positioning
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Claim preparation
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Escalation mitigation
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Outcome: Less confusion. Stronger ground.
Cut progress claim assessments
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Claim review analysis
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Response verification
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Outcome: Stronger evidence. Aligned cashflow for works completed.
Late payment and retention release
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Timely Strategy to get things moving
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SOPA Adjudication Application preparation
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Outcome: Payments and retention released faster.
Program and sequence change support
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Impact assessments
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Delay analysis
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EOT positioning
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Outcome: Less pressure. More control.
Rejected variation assessments
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Evidence compiled
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Cost justification
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Outcome: When curveballs hit, recover faster to get you back on top. If you’re not sure which service fits your situation, don’t stress.