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Coggins, J, Elliott, R and Bell. M (2010) Towards harmonisation of construction industry payment legislation: a consideration of the success afforded by the East and West Coast models in Australia. Construction Economics and Building, 10(03), 14-35.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction industry; payment legislation; Australia; harmonisation
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1837-9133
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v10i3.1804
  • Abstract:
    This article considers the success of the two distinct construction industry payment legislative models operating in Australia – “East Coast” and “West Coast” – in achieving their objective of improving cash flow throughout the construction industry. Success parameters are identified by the authors – namely: the levels of justice afforded by the legislation, the administrative and legal burden generated by the legislation, and the impact of the legislation on the relationships between the contracting parties – which are used as a basis to discuss and compare the performances of the East and West Coast models. It is concluded that the West Coast model provides a more just dispute resolution process, generates less administrative and legal burden, and is more conducive towards establishing positive relationships between contracting parties. However, it is recognised that there is a need for more data to be gathered from construction industry stakeholders before any firm recommendations can start to be made as to the most appropriate conceptual framework and detail for a harmonised approach.