Daily Archives: October 20, 2026

What does “indemnify” mean in a construction contract?

If you’ve ever skimmed past the word “indemnify” because it reads like legalese, you’re not alone — and that’s exactly the problem. Indemnity clauses are where some of the biggest, most one-sided risk in a subcontract quietly sits. Here’s what the word actually means, in plain English, and what to look for before you sign.…

Security of Payment Act NSW: a subcontractor’s plain-English guide

If you’ve ever finished the work, sent the invoice, and then waited… and waited… you already understand why the Security of Payment Act exists. In New South Wales, it gives subcontractors a fast, enforceable way to get paid for work you’ve actually done — without waiting for a dispute to crawl through the courts. This…