Construction lawyers Brisbane
On many Brisbane projects, the decisive problems arrive before works commence: during scoping, the tender, the contract and management of change. We work at the beginning of the project, so the disputes either never happen or are won on paper you already hold.
RedeMont’s construction lawyers act for developers, builders and contractors on Brisbane projects, from commercial developments and infrastructure to sports, entertainment and government work. South East Queensland is carrying a record $119.2 billion four-year capital program, and the pipeline into 2032 is reshaping how projects in Brisbane are procured, contracted and delivered. Our construction practice is built for exactly that environment: a commercial law firm of 40+ years’ standing, with a construction team recognised nationally, advising on procurement, contracts, probity and disputes across Queensland and interstate.
The firm’s full construction capability is set out on our Construction, Infrastructure and Major Projects page. This page is for Brisbane developers, builders and contractors who want to know what we do on their side of the M1.
Our construction law services
Brisbane infrastructure & construction contracts
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts for Brisbane projects: AS-suite and bespoke contract forms across design and construct, construct only and early contractor involvement. Our objective is to deliver clear, actionable contracts that allocate risk appropriately and provide commercial clarity, allowing your team to manage contract administrations seamlessly throughout the project lifecycle.
Brisbane procurement and tendering
Designing procurement and tender processes that minimise risk and maximise the prospects of commercial success, from market approach through evaluation to award, for both government and private principals. A well-structured process mitigates procurement risks and prevents costly challenges before market engagement even begins.
Brisbane probity advisory
Independent probity advice and probity auditing for government and publicly accountable procurement, so tender decisions are defensible, documented and audit-ready. Essential where public money or public scrutiny sits behind a Brisbane project.
Brisbane security of payment
Payment claims, payment schedules and adjudication under Queensland’s Building Industry Fairness regime, acted on to deadline. The statutory timeframes under the regime are unforgiving for both claimants and respondents. With many rights being more frequently lost through procedural delay than a lack of legal merit, we deliver decisive, deadline-driven representation to protect your entitlements and enforce compliance.
Brisbane project and building disputes
Defect claims, variation and delay disputes, final account arguments, contract termination and adjudication review, resolved by negotiation where possible and run hard where it is not. Early advice is the cheapest dispute strategy there is.
Brisbane contract administration support
Practical support while the project runs: notices, extensions of time, variation directions and progress claim positions, handled correctly in real time so the paper trail matches what happened on site when it matters later.
Who we act for
We act on the commercial side of construction. That means developers structuring projects and procurement; head contractors negotiating and administering building contracts; government and statutory bodies that need defensible tender processes and probity advice; and subcontractors and consultants on significant commercial projects. We are not a domestic building dispute practice: if your matter is a home renovation defect claim, a specialist domestic building firm will serve you better.
Why RedeMont for a Brisbane project
Construction, infrastructure and major projects is the firm’s first practice area for a reason. The team advises on procurement design, tender negotiation and contract risk across Queensland and interstate, and the partner you meet is the one who does the work. From our South East Queensland base we act on Brisbane projects daily, and the practice is national: the same team advises on projects and procurement for clients across the East Coast.
For the detail of our contract and dispute work, see our construction contract and dispute lawyers page; for tender and procurement work, our procurement lawyers page sets out the approach. Where a project relationship has already broken down, our disputes team runs the resolution.
Building & infrastructure contracts in Queensland
A building contract lawyer earns their fee at signing, not at trial. On Queensland commercial projects the recurring pressure points are the same: risk allocation that does not match who can actually control the risk, variation clauses that assume goodwill, time bars that extinguish claims silently, and security and retention terms that bite in an insolvency. We review and negotiate these before execution, and we draft contracts that a site team can actually administer.
Queensland adds its own layer: the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act’s statutory payment regime, QBCC licensing requirements, and, on public work, probity obligations that shape how a tender can lawfully be run. A contract drafted for New South Wales does not simply transplant.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a construction lawyer do?
A construction lawyer advises on the legal side of building and infrastructure projects: drafting and negotiating building contracts, designing procurement and tender processes, managing payment claims under security of payment legislation, and resolving project disputes. On well-run projects most of the work happens before construction starts, because the contract decides how every later problem plays out.
Should a lawyer review a building contract before I sign it?
Yes, a lawyer should review a building contract before you sign it, because the terms you accept at signing set your risk for the life of the project. Review focuses on risk allocation, variation and delay mechanisms, time bars, security and termination rights. On a commercial project the review cost is a rounding error against the value of a single avoided dispute.
What is security of payment in Queensland?
Security of payment in Queensland is the statutory regime under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act that gives contractors and subcontractors a fast-track right to progress payments, enforced through payment claims, payment schedules and adjudication. The deadlines are strict for both claimants and respondents, so acting inside the timeframes matters more than almost anything else.
How are building disputes resolved in Brisbane?
Building disputes in Brisbane are resolved through a ladder of processes: negotiation, contract-mandated dispute resolution steps, adjudication for payment disputes, and litigation or arbitration where nothing else lands. Most disputes settle once each side’s contractual position is clear, which is why the early contract and records work usually decides the outcome.
Do you act for principals or contractors?
We act for both principals and contractors, along with developers, government bodies, consultants and subcontractors on commercial projects. Acting on both sides of construction contracts is an advantage: we negotiate knowing exactly how the other side reads each clause, and we draft knowing where disputes start.
These FAQs are general information only and are not legal advice for your specific circumstances. The commercial and legal position depends on the detail of your matter. For advice built around your situation, speak with our team about the right next steps.