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Contract Agreement For Construction Work
"I need a Contract Agreement For Construction Work for a 5-story commercial building project in Zurich, Switzerland, with a value of 15 million CHF, including specific provisions for sustainable building standards and BIM implementation, with construction scheduled to commence in March 2025."
1. Parties: Identification and details of the Principal/Employer and the Contractor, including their full legal names, addresses, and registration details
2. Background: Context of the construction project, including the site location and general purpose of the works
3. Definitions: Defined terms used throughout the agreement, including technical construction terms and contract-specific definitions
4. Scope of Works: Detailed description of the construction works to be performed, including general obligations of the Contractor
5. Contract Documents: Hierarchy and list of documents forming part of the contract, including drawings, specifications, and SIA norms incorporation
6. Project Timeline: Commencement date, completion date, and key milestone dates for the construction works
7. Contract Price and Payment: Contract sum, payment schedule, variation procedures, and payment terms including retention provisions
8. Contractor's Obligations: Specific responsibilities including workmanship standards, material quality, site management, and compliance with laws
9. Principal's Obligations: Responsibilities of the Principal including site access, permits, and information provision
10. Quality and Inspection: Quality standards, inspection procedures, and acceptance criteria for the works
11. Health and Safety: Safety requirements, SUVA compliance, and site safety management obligations
12. Insurance and Liability: Required insurance coverage, liability limitations, and indemnification provisions
13. Warranties: Warranty periods, defects liability period, and remedy procedures
14. Termination: Grounds for termination, termination procedures, and consequences
15. Dispute Resolution: Dispute resolution procedures, applicable law, and jurisdiction
16. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, amendments, and severability
1. Design Obligations: Required when the contract includes design responsibilities for the Contractor (design-build contracts)
2. Environmental Requirements: Needed for projects with specific environmental considerations or certifications
3. Subcontracting: Include when subcontracting is permitted, specifying approval requirements and conditions
4. Performance Security: Required when bank guarantees or performance bonds are part of the agreement
5. Force Majeure: Detailed force majeure provisions for high-risk or long-term projects
6. Intellectual Property: Necessary when the works involve design elements or proprietary methods
7. Building Information Modeling (BIM): Include for projects utilizing BIM technology and processes
8. Equipment and Materials Supply: Required when specific provisions for equipment procurement are needed
1. Schedule 1 - Scope of Works: Detailed technical specifications and description of the works
2. Schedule 2 - Contract Price Breakdown: Detailed breakdown of the contract price including bill of quantities
3. Schedule 3 - Project Timeline: Detailed construction program including milestones and critical path
4. Schedule 4 - Technical Specifications: Detailed technical requirements and standards for materials and workmanship
5. Schedule 5 - Site Plan and Drawings: Construction drawings, site plans, and technical drawings
6. Schedule 6 - Key Personnel: List of key personnel from both parties with roles and responsibilities
7. Schedule 7 - Forms of Certificates: Templates for various certificates including completion certificates
8. Schedule 8 - Insurance Requirements: Detailed insurance requirements and minimum coverage amounts
9. Appendix A - Planning Permits: Copies of relevant building permits and authorizations
10. Appendix B - Environmental Requirements: Environmental compliance requirements and certifications
Authors
Applicable Laws
Architect
As-Built Documents
Building Permit
Cantonal Building Laws
Certificate of Completion
Change Order
Commencement Date
Completion Date
Construction Documents
Construction Period
Construction Schedule
Contract Price
Contract Documents
Contractor
Contractor's Equipment
Day
Defects Liability Period
Deliverables
Design Documents
Drawings
Engineer
Extension of Time
Final Completion
Force Majeure
Good Industry Practice
Handover
Insurance Requirements
Intellectual Property Rights
Interim Payment Certificate
Key Personnel
Material Breach
Materials
Milestone
Notice
Party/Parties
Payment Schedule
Performance Security
Permits
Principal/Employer
Project
Project Manager
Project Site
Quality Standards
Retention Money
SIA Norms
Site Access
Specifications
Subcontractor
Substantial Completion
SUVA Requirements
Technical Specifications
Time for Completion
Variation
Warranty Period
Work/Works
Working Day
Workmanship
Scope of Works
Contract Documents
Contractor Obligations
Principal Obligations
Representatives and Personnel
Site Access and Conditions
Quality Management
Health and Safety
Environmental Protection
Construction Program
Extensions of Time
Variations
Contract Price
Payment Terms
Retention
Performance Security
Insurance
Liability and Indemnification
Warranties
Intellectual Property
Confidentiality
Force Majeure
Suspension
Termination
Defects Liability
Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
Assignment and Subcontracting
Notices
Records and Audit
Compliance with Laws
Working Hours
Materials and Workmanship
Testing and Inspection
Completion and Handover
Risk Allocation
Security of Site
Permits and Licenses
Taxes and Duties
Language
Amendments
Severability
Entire Agreement
Construction
Real Estate Development
Infrastructure
Commercial Property
Residential Property
Industrial Construction
Public Works
Healthcare Facilities
Educational Facilities
Hospitality
Retail Development
Transportation Infrastructure
Legal
Operations
Commercial
Construction
Project Management
Risk and Compliance
Finance
Procurement
Quality Assurance
Health and Safety
Technical Services
Business Development
Construction Manager
Project Director
Legal Counsel
Contract Manager
Commercial Director
Chief Executive Officer
Operations Director
Site Manager
Procurement Manager
Risk Manager
Quality Assurance Manager
Health and Safety Officer
Finance Director
Technical Director
Development Manager
Compliance Officer
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