No builder wants to find themselves in a position where they’re on the hook to the QBCC for an insurance debt.  

In this episode, Brisbane-based construction lawyer Mardee Campbell breaks down the QBCC’s debt recovery process.  

This is Episode 7 of our Toolbox Tuesday series, a podcast series for Queensland-based builders and tradies. 

We break down the law and other legal concepts into clear, easy-to-understand insights. Each episode focuses on a specific “tool” you should use in your day-to-day construction business from written contracts, managing risks and dealing with common disputes. It’s about giving builders and tradies the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions, without the legal jargon.  

**DISCLAIMER: Please note, topics discussed in this podcast episode are for general information and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute or seek to replace legal advice and should not be applied to your individual circumstances.  Please seek qualified legal advice** 

I’m a builder and someone owes me money … now what?

Join Brisbane-based construction lawyer Mardee Campbell as she steps builders through how to get paid.

If you have any questions about what you heard today or need legal advice that suits your situation, email us at [email protected] 

If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by following Hearthstone Legal on social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

This is Episode 6 of our Toolbox Tuesday series, a podcast series for Queensland-based builders and tradies. 

We break down the law and other legal concepts into clear, easy-to-understand insights. Each episode focuses on a specific “tool” you should use in your day-to-day construction business from written contracts, managing risks and dealing with common disputes. It’s about giving builders and tradies the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions, without the legal jargon.  

**DISCLAIMER: Please note, topics discussed in this podcast episode are for general information and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute or seek to replace legal advice and should not be applied to your individual circumstances.  Please seek qualified legal advice** 

In this episode, Brisbane-based construction lawyer Mardee Campbell explains how you can appeal a QBCC decision and what builders can expect from the process. 

If you have any questions about what you heard today or need legal advice that suits your situation, email us at [email protected] 

If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by following Hearthstone Legal on social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

This is Episode 5 of our Toolbox Tuesday series, a podcast series for Queensland-based builders and tradies. 

We break down the law and other legal concepts into clear, easy-to-understand insights. Each episode focuses on a specific “tool” you should use in your day-to-day construction business from written contracts, managing risks and dealing with common disputes. It’s about giving builders and tradies the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions, without the legal jargon.  

**DISCLAIMER: Please note, topics discussed in this podcast episode are for general information and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute or seek to replace legal advice and should not be applied to your individual circumstances.  Please seek qualified legal advice** 

Join Brisbane-based construction lawyer Mardee Campbell as she breaks down the roles and responsibilities of Queensland’s building industry regulator, the QBCC. 

If you have any questions about what you heard today or need legal advice that suits your situation, email us at [email protected] 

If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by following Hearthstone Legal on social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

This is Episode 4 of our Toolbox Tuesday series, a podcast series for Queensland-based builders and tradies. 

We break down the law and other legal concepts into clear, easy-to-understand insights. Each episode focuses on a specific “tool” you should use in your day-to-day construction business from written contracts, managing risks and dealing with common disputes. It’s about giving builders and tradies the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions, without the legal jargon.  

**DISCLAIMER: Please note, topics discussed in this podcast episode are for general information and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute or seek to replace legal advice and should not be applied to your individual circumstances.  Please seek qualified legal advice** 

Did you know that most building disputes happen at the end of a project, at practical completion?  And when the shit hits the fan, it could mean that you, the builder, will not get paid.  

So, what can you do to protect yourself?

Brisbane-based construction lawyer Mardee Campbell discusses how, when and why an extension of time might be necessary during a building project.

If you have any questions about what you heard today or need legal advice that suits your situation, email us at [email protected] 

If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by following Hearthstone Legal on social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

This is Episode 3 of our Toolbox Tuesday series, a podcast series for Queensland-based builders and tradies. 

We break down the law and other legal concepts into clear, easy-to-understand insights. Each episode focuses on a specific “tool” you should use in your day-to-day construction business from written contracts, managing risks and dealing with common disputes. It’s about giving builders and tradies the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions, without the legal jargon.  

**DISCLAIMER: Please note, topics discussed in this podcast episode are for general information and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute or seek to replace legal advice and should not be applied to your individual circumstances.  Please seek qualified legal advice** 

Brisbane-based construction lawyer Mardee Campbell breaks-down the Queensland laws about variations for domestic building work.

If you have any questions about what you heard today or need legal advice that suits your situation, email us at [email protected] 

If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by following Hearthstone Legal on social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

This is Episode 2 of our Toolbox Tuesday series, a podcast series for Queensland-based builders and tradies. 

We break down the law and other legal concepts into clear, easy-to-understand insights. Each episode focuses on a specific “tool” you should use in your day-to-day construction business from written contracts, managing risks and dealing with common disputes. It’s about giving builders and tradies the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions, without the legal jargon.  

**DISCLAIMER: Please note, topics discussed in this podcast episode are for general information and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute or seek to replace legal advice and should not be applied to your individual circumstances.  Please seek qualified legal advice** 

Look, if you’re still relying on handshake deals and phone calls to lock-in your building contracts, you’re setting yourself up to get financially burned. 

In this episode, Brisbane-based construction lawyer Mardee Campbell discusses contract law basics and how important communication skills are to running a successful building business.  

If you have any questions about what you heard today or need legal advice that suits your situation, email us at [email protected] 

If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by following Hearthstone Legal on social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

This is Episode 1 (the first episode!) in our Toolbox Tuesday series, a podcast series for Queensland-based builders and tradies. 

We break down the law and other legal concepts into clear, easy-to-understand insights. Each episode focuses on a specific “tool” you should use in your day-to-day construction business from written contracts, managing risks and dealing with common disputes. It’s about giving builders and tradies the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions, without the legal jargon.  

**DISCLAIMER: Please note, topics discussed in this podcast episode are for general information and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute or seek to replace legal advice and should not be applied to your individual circumstances.  Please seek qualified legal advice** 

Join Brisbane-based construction lawyer Mardee Campbell as she introduces herself, our law firm (Hearthstone Legal) and the Law Clarified Podcast!  

If you have any questions about what you heard today or need legal advice that suits your situation, email us at [email protected]  

If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by following Hearthstone Legal on social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.  

**DISCLAIMER: Please note, topics discussed in this podcast episode are for general information and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute or seek to replace legal advice and should not be applied to your individual circumstances.  Please seek qualified legal advice**