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Suitors pursue Fletcher Building’s construction business
Construction 2025-06-11 11:32 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Fletcher Building has confirmed it has received inquiries from prospective buyers of its businesses, including its construction division.

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Lendlease reaches settlement in ‘tax dodge’ suit by ex-Greenwoods partner
Construction 2025-06-10 11:11 pm By Christine Caulfield

Lendlease and Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills have resolved a lawsuit by a former partner that alleged he was effectively fired for complaints about the builder’s “aggressive taxation position”.

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WNA Construction loses appeal over payment claim sent by email
Construction 2025-06-10 11:15 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

An appeals court has upheld a finding that a payment claim sent by email is payable by WNA Construction, finding the builder had not established that the email address was not valid or that the claim was “confusing”. 

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Struggling steelworks gets $650M from SA government
Construction 2025-06-10 11:33 pm By Christine Caulfield

The South Australian government will inject $650 million to keep the struggling Whyalla Steelworks afloat until a buyer is found. 

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Anglican church loses challenge to Lion’s brewery storage tanks
Construction 2025-06-10 11:20 pm By Andy Sidler

The Anglican Church’s Brisbane diocese can’t block the installation of ethanol tanks at a brewery adjoining the Francis Theological college, with a judge finding no “unacceptable risk” of explosion.

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Defence by Meriton’s Karimbla in $123M defects case contrary to court orders, owners say
Construction 2025-06-06 11:29 pm By Christine Caulfield

Owners of apartments at Meriton’s Alcove St Ives will fight a defence by the developer’s building unit they say goes against court orders made allowing them to greatly expand their case.

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SkyCity to sue Fletcher Building over convention centre delays
Construction 2025-06-06 11:22 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Auckland-based casino operator SkyCity plans to file a $278 million suit against Fletcher Building over alleged losses stemming from the delayed construction of the New Zealand International Convention Centre.

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Appeals court affirms $50M haircut for land acquired for Melbourne freeway
Construction 2025-06-06 11:53 pm By Andy Sidler

The owners of land acquired to build the Mordialloc Freeway have lost a bid for $52.8 million in compensation, with an appeals court affirming that they are only entitled to $2.24 million because of prior compensation paid on the land.

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Parkview reaches settlement in Australia Towers cladding case
Construction 2025-06-05 11:44 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Parkview Constructions has reached a settlement in an owners corporation’s lawsuit over allegedly combustible cladding at the Australia Towers in Sydney Olympic Park.

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Roberts Co sued for failing to pay $3.2M claim submitted two hours late
Construction 2025-06-05 11:00 pm By Andy Sidler

A contractor who worked on the Westmead Children’s Hospital is seeking orders compelling Roberts Co to make a $3.2 million progress payment, arguing service past business hours on Friday was still Friday service. 

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