Construction

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

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".

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". 

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.