Define: Means and Methods of Construction

The meaning of “Means and Methods of Construction” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Means and Methods of Construction defined in a legal contract?

  • Means and Methods of Construction means the labor, materials, temporary structures, tools, plant and construction equipment, and the manner and time of their use that are necessary to achieve the desired result from a contract.
    Seen in 156 SEC Filings
  • Means and Methods of Construction means the labor, materials, temporary structures, tools, plant, and construction equipment, and the way and time of their deployment, necessary to achieve the intended result of the contract.
    Seen in 145 SEC Filings

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for ‘Definitions of means and methods of construction’ yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Means and Methods of Construction means the use of labor, materials, temporary structures, tools, plant, and construction equipment to accomplish the intended [contractual result].

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Constructing or renovating commercial, residential, or industrial properties
  • Establishing terms for construction work, including payment, scope, and project schedule
  • Engaging in a complex construction project that requires specific methods and equipment

Relevant Sectors

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What is the most popular definition of 'Means and Methods of Construction'?

Means and Methods of Construction means the use of labor, materials, temporary structures, tools, plant, and construction equipment to accomplish the intended [contractual result].

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