The Construction Agreement Form is a fundamental document used in the United Arab Emirates for establishing legally binding relationships between developers/employers and contractors for construction projects. This document is essential for any construction undertaking in the UAE, whether for commercial, residential, or infrastructure projects. The agreement must comply with UAE Civil Code (Federal Law No. 5 of 1985) and relevant emirate-specific construction regulations. The Construction Agreement Form typically includes detailed provisions for scope of works, payment mechanisms, project timelines, quality standards, and dispute resolution procedures. It should be customized based on project size, complexity, and specific requirements while maintaining compliance with local laws and industry standards. The document serves as the primary reference point for project execution and dispute resolution throughout the construction period and defects liability period.

1. Parties: Identification of the contracting parties including full legal names, license numbers, and registered addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, project overview, and basis for the contractual relationship

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Defined terms, rules of interpretation, and language provisions (noting UAE requirements for Arabic)

4. Scope of Works: Detailed description of construction works, contractor obligations, and project deliverables

5. Contract Price and Payment Terms: Price, payment schedule, variations, and payment procedures including retention provisions

6. Project Timeline: Commencement date, completion date, milestones, and extension provisions

7. Contractor Obligations: Key responsibilities, quality standards, compliance requirements, and performance guarantees

8. Employer Obligations: Site access, permits, approvals, and other employer responsibilities

9. Materials and Workmanship: Quality requirements, testing procedures, and approval processes

10. Health, Safety and Environment: HSE requirements, compliance with UAE regulations, and safety procedures

11. Variations: Procedures for changes to scope, pricing of variations, and approval process

12. Defects Liability: Defects notification period, remediation procedures, and warranties

13. Insurance and Indemnities: Required insurance coverage, liability provisions, and indemnification obligations

14. Force Majeure: Definition of force majeure events and consequences

15. Suspension and Termination: Rights and procedures for suspension and termination of works

16. Dispute Resolution: Dispute resolution procedures, governing law, and jurisdiction provisions

17. General Provisions: Notices, assignments, amendments, and other standard contractual provisions