Tracey Wood

Tracey Wood is the Principal at Wood L&M Solutions, bringing a robust blend of engineering, project management, and legal expertise to her role. With over 30 years of experience in the building and construction industry, Tracey has been a pivotal force in legislative reform, contributing significantly to amendments in the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017. Her collaboration with organisations like the QBCC and the Department of Energy and Public Works underscores her commitment to enhancing industry regulations and ensuring compliance. Tracey's firm, Wood L&M Solutions, emerged in 2016 as a comprehensive service provider following the merger of Wood Legal Solutions and Wood Management Solutions. The firm addresses the dual needs of legal advice and project management for construction clients. Services include handling construction contracts, managing statutory trusts under the Building Industry Fairness Act, and offering expert adjudications and dispute resolutions. Previously, Tracey served as Principal at Master Builders Members Legal, offering bespoke legal advice to Queensland builders. Her earlier roles include leadership positions at Wood Management Solutions and Wood Legal Solutions, where she focused on proactive contract management to prevent disputes and streamline legal processes. Tracey's legal career began with roles in insurance litigation at Barry.Nilsson. Lawyers, and she has accumulated extensive experience in project delivery and contract administration during her tenure at Sinclair Knight Merz. With a foundation in structural engineering, she has designed and managed numerous residential and commercial projects. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from QUT, complemented by a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from the University of Southern Queensland.