The General Contractor Construction Agreement is a fundamental document for construction projects in the United Arab Emirates, used when a project owner (Employer) wishes to engage a main contractor for the execution of construction works. This agreement is structured to comply with UAE Civil Code provisions on Muqawala contracts (Articles 872-896) and incorporates requirements from various UAE federal laws and emirate-specific regulations. It is typically used for medium to large-scale construction projects where a single contractor takes primary responsibility for construction execution. The agreement covers essential elements including scope definition, pricing, payment mechanisms, project timeline, quality requirements, HSE standards, and risk allocation. It also addresses UAE-specific requirements such as local licensing, workforce regulations, and environmental compliance. The document serves as the primary contract governing the relationship between the Employer and General Contractor throughout the project lifecycle, from commencement to completion and defects liability period.

1. Parties: Identification and details of the Employer and the General Contractor, including their legal status and registered addresses

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

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Detailed definitions of terms used throughout the agreement and rules of interpretation

4. Scope of Works: Detailed description of the construction works to be performed by the Contractor

5. Contract Price and Payment Terms: Amount payable, payment schedule, payment conditions, and invoicing requirements

6. Project Timeline: Commencement date, completion date, key milestones, and provisions for extensions of time

7. Contractor's Obligations: General and specific obligations including quality standards, workforce management, and compliance requirements

8. Employer's Obligations: Responsibilities of the Employer including site access, permits, and approvals

9. Materials and Equipment: Requirements for procurement, quality, testing, and approval of materials and equipment

10. Variations: Process for requesting, approving, and implementing changes to the scope of works

11. Quality Control and Inspection: Quality assurance requirements, inspection procedures, and acceptance criteria

12. Health, Safety and Environment: HSE requirements, compliance with regulations, and reporting obligations

13. Insurance and Indemnities: Required insurance coverage and mutual indemnification provisions

14. Warranties and Defects Liability: Warranty periods, defects notification, and remediation procedures

15. Termination: Grounds for termination, termination procedures, and consequences

16. Force Majeure: Definition of force majeure events and their consequences

17. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving disputes, including arbitration provisions

18. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of UAE law as governing law and jurisdiction details