Construction

A judge has refused a developer's request to keep the details of a negligence suit against its former lawyers Bartier Perry under wraps, noting the potential "serious consequences" for law firms facing such claims.

A plastering firm accusing the CFMEU and United Super of coercing more than $1 million in payments while it was working on several major Sydney developments has been ordered to replead vague aspects of its serious claims.

Commercial construction company Shape Australia has made its second acquisition of a retail fitout company in five months, putting down $29.4 million for Australian Professional Shopfitters.

Contractor Civil & Civic Corporation has lost an appeal against construction firm Nova Builders over an alleged mistaken payment for work done on a lakeside townhouse development in Canberra.

A trial in related cases by developer Villawood over a logistics estate near Wallan, Victoria has been pushed back to next year.

Australia's youngest billionaire, known as 'Lambo guy', has lost his appeal of a $3.8 million judgment under the Security of Payment Act over payments owed to the builder on a disability support accommodation in Gosford, NSW.

A judge hearing a challenge to Woodside's North West Shelf extension will hear arguments from a UN special rapporteur on the relevance of international law, including an International Court of Justice opinion that held countries have an obligation to protect the climate from greenhouse gas emissions.

Two bidders are vying to acquire troubled steelmaking facility Whyalla Steelworks in South Australia, beating out more than 70 competitors.

Facade Designs International has won a long-running payment dispute under an agreement to install the facade on a $1.25 billion Multiplex highrise in Melbourne's Collins St.

Rejecting Victoria's bid for a quick win in a case by Pakenham Place Shopping Centre over the development of a new hospital in Melbourne's southeast, a judge has warned against "last-resort" summary dismissal applications.