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The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 *- or, as most people call it, the 'Security of Payment Act', is NSW-specific legislation that is intended to reduce the incidence of insolvency in the construction industry. It does this by: providing specific rights and protections for contractors; and.
The security of payment legislation consists of State-specific statutes that are intended to reduce the incidence of insolvency in the construction industry. They do this by: providing specific rights and protections for contractors; and. prescribing a statutory mechanism for recovering progress payments.
Yes. Issuing a determination in respect of an application that was made after the time allowed by the Act. ie Chase Oyster Bar Pty Ltd v Hamo Industries. Yes. Issuing a determination where the procedural conditions for making an adjudication had not been satisfied. ie Chase Oyster Bar Pty Ltd v Hamo Industries. Yes.
- Prompt Payment Overview
- Prompt Payment in Practice
- Adjudication
Late payment has become a systemic problem in Ontario’s construction industry. Over the last decade in particular, the average age of receivables in the construction industry has increased, with payers in all sectors routinely paying late, as shown in the graph below. In an effort to curb the trend of elongated payment periods, the Act prescribes p...
What triggers prompt payment?
The “proper invoice” is the trigger that starts the payment clock running. The proper invoice is, subject to certain constraints, an invoice of the general or prime contractor to the owner that conforms with all applicable provisions of the contract. It is important to note that the concept of the “proper invoice” does not apply to invoices submitted by subcontractors or by sub-subcontractors.
What is the “proper invoice”?
Pursuant to section 6.1 of the Act, a proper invoice is a written bill or other request for payment for services or materials in respect of an improvement under a contract. Proper invoices must include the information itemized in section 6.1, and, pursuant to section 6.2(3), must also meet any other requirements that the contract specifies. The following graphic describes the minimum requirements of a proper invoice:
When is payment due?
An owner must pay the contractor within 28 calendar days of receipt of a proper invoice. Upon receipt of payment by the owner, the contractor is then required to pay its subcontractors within 7 calendar days, who are in turn required to pay their sub-subcontractors within a further 7 calendar days, and so on down the contractual pyramid.
What issues can be adjudicated?
The adjudication process in Ontario is focused on resolving payment disputes. Pursuant to sections 13.5(1) and (2) of the Act, the adjudication regime applies to disputes regarding: 1. the valuation of services or materials provided under the contract; 2. payment under the contract, including in respect of a change order, whether approved or not, or a proposed change order; 3. disputes that are the subject of a notice of non-payment under Part I.1; 4. amounts retained under section 12 (set-of...
Adjudication Timeline
In order to ensure the timely resolution of active disputes, a written determination is to be released by the adjudicator within 30 calendar days of the adjudicator having received the documents required by section 13.11 of the Act, subject to the parties granting an extension of time.
Oct 10, 2023 · Authorisation. This version of the legislation is compiled and maintained in a database of legislation by the Parliamentary Counsel's Ofice and published on the NSW legislation website, and is certified as the form of that legislation that is correct under section 45C of the Interpretation Act 1987.
Introduction. ‘Security of payment’ is a term used to describe the entitlement of Contractors, sub-contractors, consultants or suppliers in the contractual chain to receive progress payments due to them under construction contracts when undertaking construction work. Security of payment laws are primarily aimed at facilitating timely ...
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At its core, the Security of Payment Act is a legislative framework designed to ensure prompt payment for work done in the construction industry. It's a tool to resolve payment and progress claim disputes, formats and compliance, leading to more streamlined cash flow. This should ensure that contractors and subcontractors receive timely payment ...
