Early Works Agreement Template for Ireland

1. Site Conditions: Specific site-related obligations and known conditions, used when site access is required

2. Permits and Consents: List of required permits and responsibilities for obtaining them, included when specific authorizations are needed

3. Environmental Requirements: Specific environmental obligations, included for environmentally sensitive works

4. Third Party Agreements: Interface with other contractors or stakeholders, used when coordination is required

5. Value Engineering: Provisions for cost optimization and alternative proposals, included for complex preliminary works

6. Intellectual Property: Rights in design and other IP matters, included when design or creative works are involved

7. Force Majeure: Provisions for unforeseen events, included for longer duration early works

1. Schedule 1 - Scope of Early Works: Detailed description of authorized works, specifications, and drawings

2. Schedule 2 - Programme: Detailed timeline of early works activities and key dates

3. Schedule 3 - Payment Schedule: Breakdown of costs, rates, and payment milestones

4. Schedule 4 - Site Information: Site details, access points, and known constraints

5. Schedule 5 - Required Insurance: Details of required insurance coverage and limits

6. Schedule 6 - Key Personnel: List of key personnel from both parties and their roles

7. Appendix A - Forms and Notices: Standard forms for applications, certificates, and notices

8. Appendix B - Health and Safety Requirements: Specific health and safety obligations and procedures