Our Services
Security of Payment
Helping contractors, subcontractors and suppliers navigate security of payment legislation to recover money owed quickly and effectively.
What is Security of Payment?
Security of payment legislation exists in every Australian state and territory to provide construction industry participants with a fast, low-cost mechanism to recover progress payments that are due and unpaid. The legislation — including the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act in various jurisdictions — creates statutory rights to payment and establishes adjudication as the primary dispute resolution mechanism.
Navigating security of payment correctly requires precision. Strict timeframes, prescribed form requirements, and procedural rules govern the process from payment claims through to adjudication determinations. Errors at any step can jeopardise your claim or your response — making specialist guidance essential.
CMGuide assists both claimants and respondents through the security of payment process, providing experienced support that maximises your prospects of a favourable adjudication outcome.
How CMGuide Can Help
Payment Claim Support
We assist in preparing compliant payment claims under the relevant legislation, ensuring all statutory requirements are met and your entitlements are clearly and compellingly articulated.
Adjudication Applications
We prepare adjudication applications and supporting submissions on your behalf — structuring the technical and contractual evidence to present the strongest possible case to the adjudicator.
Respondent Defence
We prepare adjudication responses for respondents, identifying defences, reviewing the claimant’s submissions, and preparing a rigorous and well-evidenced counter-position.
Our Approach
Entitlement Review: We review your contract and payment records to confirm your entitlements, assess the payment claim or schedule, and advise on the appropriate course of action.
Document Preparation: We prepare the required statutory documents — payment claims, payment schedules, adjudication applications, or adjudication responses — in full compliance with the relevant legislation.
Submissions & Evidence: We prepare detailed submissions supported by programme data, variation assessments, contract analysis, and financial evidence to substantiate your position.
Adjudication Management: We manage the adjudication process from lodgement through to determination, coordinating with adjudicators and legal advisers to protect your interests.
Need Help with Security of Payment?
Our team of specialists is ready to provide expert guidance tailored to your project needs.