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Standard Building Contract
"I need a Standard Building Contract for a commercial office development in Brussels, with a project value of €5 million and construction period from March 2025 to December 2025, including specific provisions for sustainable building standards and phased completion requirements."
1. Parties: Identification and details of the Employer and the Contractor, including registration numbers and authorized representatives
2. Background: Context of the construction project and purpose of the agreement
3. Definitions: Defined terms used throughout the contract
4. Scope of Works: Detailed description of the construction works to be performed
5. Contract Price and Payment Terms: Fixed price or measurement basis, payment schedule, and invoicing procedures
6. Project Timeline: Commencement date, completion date, and key milestone dates
7. Contractor Obligations: Key responsibilities including workmanship, materials, and compliance with regulations
8. Employer Obligations: Access to site, permits, approvals, and information provision
9. Site Conditions and Safety: Site management, safety requirements, and environmental protection measures
10. Quality and Inspections: Quality standards, inspection procedures, and acceptance criteria
11. Variations: Procedures for changes to the scope of works and price adjustments
12. Insurance and Liability: Required insurance coverage and liability allocation
13. Warranties and Defects: Warranty period, defects liability, and remediation procedures
14. Force Majeure: Definition and consequences of force majeure events
15. Termination: Grounds and procedures for contract termination
16. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving disputes, including mediation and arbitration
17. Governing Law: Confirmation of Belgian law application and jurisdiction
1. Design Responsibilities: Required when the contractor has design obligations in addition to construction
2. Subcontracting: Include when subcontracting is permitted and needs to be regulated
3. Performance Security: Required when bank guarantees or performance bonds are needed
4. Intellectual Property: Include when design or innovative construction methods are involved
5. Environmental Requirements: Required for projects with specific environmental considerations
6. Liquidated Damages: Include when specific compensation for delay or performance failure needs to be pre-agreed
7. Testing and Commissioning: Required for projects involving mechanical or electrical installations
8. Maintenance Period: Include when post-completion maintenance is part of the contract
9. Materials Storage: Required when specific provisions for materials storage and handling are needed
1. Schedule 1 - Works Specification: Detailed technical specifications of the construction works
2. Schedule 2 - Construction Drawings: Approved architectural and engineering drawings
3. Schedule 3 - Bill of Quantities: Itemized list of quantities and rates for the works
4. Schedule 4 - Project Timeline: Detailed program of works including milestones
5. Schedule 5 - Payment Schedule: Detailed breakdown of payment installments and conditions
6. Schedule 6 - Site Information: Site surveys, ground conditions, and existing structures information
7. Schedule 7 - Required Insurances: Details of insurance types and coverage requirements
8. Schedule 8 - Forms and Certificates: Template forms for applications, certificates, and notices
9. Schedule 9 - Performance Specifications: Performance criteria and testing requirements
10. Appendix A - Permits and Approvals: Copies of relevant permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals
Authors
Appendices
Applicable Laws
Architect
As-Built Drawings
Building Permit
Certificate of Completion
Commencement Date
Completion Date
Construction Documents
Construction Period
Contract Price
Contract Sum
Contractor
Day
Defects
Defects Liability Period
Delay Events
Design Documents
Employer
Extension of Time
Final Account
Final Certificate
Force Majeure
Good Industry Practice
Governing Law
Intellectual Property Rights
Interest Rate
Material Change
Materials
Milestone Dates
Notice
Party/Parties
Payment Certificate
Performance Security
Practical Completion
Project
Project Manager
Quality Standards
Retention
Safety Coordinator
Schedule of Works
Site
Specifications
Subcontractor
Technical Requirements
Temporary Works
Variation
VAT
Works
Working Day
Contract Documents
Contractor's Obligations
Employer's Obligations
Design Responsibilities
Site Access and Conditions
Programme of Works
Quality and Materials
Health and Safety
Environmental Protection
Progress and Supervision
Testing and Inspection
Variations
Time and Delays
Liquidated Damages
Payment Terms
Retention
Insurance
Performance Security
Risk Allocation
Force Majeure
Suspension
Termination
Defects Liability
Warranties
Indemnification
Assignment and Subcontracting
Intellectual Property
Confidentiality
Dispute Resolution
Notices
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
Compliance with Laws
Permits and Approvals
Site Security
Working Hours
Documentation and Records
Completion and Handover
Final Account
Construction
Real Estate Development
Infrastructure
Residential Property
Commercial Property
Industrial Construction
Public Works
Architecture and Design
Engineering Services
Property Management
Legal
Construction
Commercial
Operations
Project Management
Risk and Compliance
Procurement
Technical
Development
Finance
Construction Manager
Project Director
Contract Manager
Legal Counsel
Commercial Director
Quantity Surveyor
Project Manager
Site Manager
Risk Manager
Procurement Manager
Technical Director
Operations Manager
Development Manager
Cost Controller
Compliance Officer
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