Works Contract Template for Australia
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Works Contract
"I need an Australian Works Contract for a commercial building renovation project in Sydney CBD, with a contract value of $5M and completion date of March 2025. The contract should include specific provisions for working in an occupied building and managing noise restrictions."
1. Parties: Identification and details of the Principal and Contractor
2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the works
3. Definitions and Interpretation: Defined terms and rules for interpreting the contract
4. Contract Documents: Hierarchy and list of documents forming the complete contract
5. Scope of Works: Detailed description of works to be performed by the Contractor
6. Contract Sum and Payment: Price, payment terms, variations, and security of payment provisions
7. Time for Completion: Commencement date, completion date, extensions of time, and liquidated damages
8. Site Access and Conditions: Site possession, access rights, and site conditions
9. Contractor Obligations: General and specific obligations including quality, safety, and environmental requirements
10. Principal Obligations: Principal's responsibilities including provision of information and approvals
11. Variations: Process for managing changes to the scope, time, or cost
12. Quality and Defects: Quality requirements, inspections, and defects liability period
13. Work Health and Safety: Safety obligations and requirements
14. Insurance and Indemnities: Required insurances and indemnification provisions
15. Default and Termination: Events of default, termination rights, and consequences
16. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving disputes
17. General Provisions: Standard contract provisions including notices, governing law, and assignment
1. Security: Required when bank guarantees or other forms of security are needed for the project
2. Intellectual Property: Needed when design elements or proprietary information are involved
3. Environmental Requirements: Required for projects with significant environmental impacts or requirements
4. Indigenous Participation: Include when project involves Indigenous participation requirements
5. Building Code Requirements: Required for federal government funded projects
6. Subcontracting: Detailed provisions when significant subcontracting is anticipated
7. Materials and Plant: Specific provisions for supply and management of materials and plant
8. Acceleration: Include when project may require acceleration provisions
9. Force Majeure: Detailed provisions for managing force majeure events
10. Performance Guarantees: Required when specific performance metrics need to be guaranteed
1. Schedule 1 - Contract Particulars: Key project details, contacts, and commercial terms
2. Schedule 2 - Scope of Works: Detailed technical specifications and drawings
3. Schedule 3 - Program: Project timeline, milestones, and completion dates
4. Schedule 4 - Payment Schedule: Payment breakdown, rates, and pricing details
5. Schedule 5 - Site Details: Site plans, access points, and site-specific requirements
6. Schedule 6 - Forms: Standard forms for variations, claims, and certificates
7. Schedule 7 - Insurance Requirements: Detailed insurance requirements and minimum coverage
8. Schedule 8 - WHS Requirements: Specific safety requirements and procedures
9. Schedule 9 - Quality Requirements: Quality standards, testing requirements, and procedures
10. Appendix A - Drawings: Complete set of contract drawings
11. Appendix B - Technical Specifications: Detailed technical requirements and standards
Authors
Approval
As Built Documents
Authority
Background IP
Bank Guarantee
Business Day
Certificate of Practical Completion
Claim
Commencement Date
Completion
Completion Date
Confidential Information
Construction Plant
Contract
Contract Documents
Contract Sum
Contractor
Contractor's Representative
Date for Practical Completion
Date of Practical Completion
Defects
Defects Liability Period
Delay
Design Documents
Direction
Dispute
EOT (Extension of Time)
Environmental Law
Environmental Requirements
Event of Default
Excusable Delay
Final Certificate
Final Completion
Force Majeure Event
GST
Inclement Weather
Insolvency Event
Intellectual Property Rights
Latent Conditions
Law
Legislative Requirements
Liquidated Damages
Materials
Milestone
Milestone Date
Notice
Notice of Dispute
Payment Claim
Payment Schedule
Payment Terms
Personnel
Plans and Specifications
Practical Completion
Principal
Principal's Representative
Program
Progress Certificate
Project
Quality Assurance System
Scope of Works
Security
Security of Payment Act
Site
Site Conditions
Standards
Subcontractor
Superintendent
Temporary Works
Variation
WHS Laws
WHS Requirements
Works
Contract Formation
Scope of Works
Site Access and Conditions
Time and Progress
Extensions of Time
Payment
Security of Payment
Variations
Quality Management
Health and Safety
Environmental Protection
Insurance
Indemnification
Security
Intellectual Property
Confidentiality
Defects Liability
Liquidated Damages
Force Majeure
Suspension
Termination
Default
Dispute Resolution
Warranties
Assignment and Subcontracting
Compliance with Laws
Records and Reporting
Risk Allocation
Site Safety
Materials and Workmanship
Testing and Inspection
Practical Completion
Final Completion
Project Management
Documentation
Personnel
Plant and Equipment
Indigenous Participation
Local Content
Building Code Compliance
Modern Slavery
Anti-bribery and Corruption
Notices
Governing Law
Construction
Infrastructure
Mining
Commercial Development
Residential Development
Industrial Construction
Civil Works
Energy and Resources
Transport
Healthcare Infrastructure
Education Infrastructure
Public Works
Legal
Procurement
Commercial
Operations
Project Management
Construction
Finance
Risk and Compliance
Health Safety Environment
Quality Assurance
Technical Services
Contract Administration
Project Manager
Contract Manager
Construction Manager
Commercial Manager
Legal Counsel
Procurement Manager
Site Manager
Quantity Surveyor
Risk Manager
Operations Director
Chief Executive Officer
Financial Controller
Technical Director
Design Manager
Quality Manager
HSE Manager
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