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Standard Form Of Building Contract
1. Parties: Identification of the Employer and the Contractor, including full legal names, registration numbers, and addresses
2. Background: Brief context of the construction project and purpose of the agreement
3. Definitions: Defined terms used throughout the contract, including technical terms and project-specific terminology
4. Scope of Works: Detailed description of the construction works to be performed, including reference to drawings and specifications
5. Contract Sum and Payment: The agreed price, payment schedule, retention provisions, and procedures for variations
6. Time for Completion: Project timeline, completion date, and provisions for extensions of time
7. Contractor's Obligations: General and specific obligations including quality standards, supervision, and safety requirements
8. Employer's Obligations: Access to site, permits, approvals, and other employer responsibilities
9. Quality Assurance: Standards, inspections, and testing requirements
10. Variations: Procedures for handling changes to the scope of works
11. Defects Liability: Defects notification period, remediation procedures, and warranties
12. Insurance and Liability: Required insurance coverage and allocation of risks
13. Termination: Grounds and procedures for contract termination by either party
14. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving disputes, including mediation and arbitration
15. Governing Law: Confirmation of Danish law governance and jurisdiction
1. Design Responsibility: Include when the contractor has design obligations beyond pure construction works
2. Nominated Subcontractors: Include when specific subcontractors are to be appointed by the employer
3. Environmental Requirements: Include for projects with specific environmental certifications or requirements
4. Archaeological Findings: Include for projects in historically sensitive areas
5. Intellectual Property Rights: Include when design or innovative construction methods are involved
6. Building Information Modeling (BIM): Include when BIM is required for the project
7. Liquidated Damages: Include when specific compensation for delay is agreed
8. Performance Security: Include when bank guarantees or performance bonds are required
1. Schedule 1 - Drawings and Specifications: Complete set of technical drawings and specifications for the works
2. Schedule 2 - Price Schedule: Detailed breakdown of the contract sum including unit prices
3. Schedule 3 - Project Timeline: Detailed program of works including milestones and critical path
4. Schedule 4 - Quality Management Plan: Detailed quality assurance and control procedures
5. Schedule 5 - Site Information: Site conditions, surveys, and existing structures information
6. Schedule 6 - Insurance Requirements: Detailed insurance specifications and coverage requirements
7. Schedule 7 - Key Personnel: List of key personnel from both parties with roles and responsibilities
8. Schedule 8 - Forms and Procedures: Standard forms for variations, payment applications, and certificates
9. Appendix A - Special Conditions: Any amendments or additions to the standard conditions
10. Appendix B - Health and Safety Plan: Site-specific health and safety requirements and procedures
Authors
Applicable Laws
Approved Drawings
Architect
As-Built Documents
Base Date
Building Regulations
Certificate of Making Good Defects
Certificate of Practical Completion
Commencement Date
Completion Date
Construction Documents
Construction Period
Contract Documents
Contract Sum
Contractor
Contractor's Equipment
Contractor's Personnel
Daywork
Defects Correction Period
Defects Notification Period
Defined Cost
Design Documents
Drawing
Employer
Employer's Requirements
Extension of Time
Final Account
Final Certificate
Force Majeure
Good Industry Practice
Governing Law
Handover
Insurance Requirements
Interim Certificate
Key Personnel
Liquidated Damages
Materials
Method Statement
Milestone
Nominated Subcontractor
Payment Certificate
Performance Security
Plant
Practical Completion
Programme
Project
Project Manager
Quality Management Plan
Regular Working Hours
Retention
Risk Register
Site
Specification
Subcontractor
Substantial Completion
Supervisor
Taking-Over Certificate
Technical Advisor
Time for Completion
Variation
Variation Order
Works
Working Day
Contract Documents
Contractor's Obligations
Employer's Obligations
Design Responsibilities
Site Access and Conditions
Programme and Progress
Extensions of Time
Quality Management
Health and Safety
Environmental Protection
Materials and Workmanship
Testing and Inspection
Variations
Valuation
Payment Terms
Retention
Insurance Requirements
Performance Security
Risk Allocation
Force Majeure
Suspension
Termination
Defects Liability
Warranties
Intellectual Property
Confidentiality
Assignment and Subcontracting
Dispute Resolution
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
Notices
Compliance with Laws
Working Hours and Conditions
Site Security
Documentation Requirements
Handover Procedures
Final Account
Liability Limitations
Indemnification
Records and Audit Rights
Language Requirements
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