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Contract Between Contractor And Owner
"I need a Contract Between Contractor And Owner for a residential home renovation project in Auckland, with work commencing March 2025 and including specific provisions for heritage building considerations and staged payments."
1. Parties: Identifies and provides full legal details of the contractor and the owner
2. Background: Outlines the context of the agreement and the parties' intentions
3. Definitions and Interpretation: Defines key terms used throughout the contract and establishes rules for interpretation
4. Scope of Works: Detailed description of the work to be performed by the contractor
5. Contract Price and Payment Terms: Specifies the agreed price, payment schedule, and payment procedures in accordance with the Construction Contracts Act
6. Time for Completion: Establishes project timeline, completion date, and any milestone dates
7. Contractor's Obligations: Lists all responsibilities and obligations of the contractor including quality standards and compliance requirements
8. Owner's Obligations: Specifies the owner's responsibilities including site access, approvals, and information provision
9. Variations: Procedures for requesting, approving, and pricing changes to the scope of work
10. Health and Safety: Outlines health and safety requirements and responsibilities in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act
11. Insurance and Liability: Details required insurance coverage and allocation of risks between parties
12. Defects Liability: Specifies the defects liability period and procedures for rectifying defects
13. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving disputes in accordance with the Construction Contracts Act
14. Termination: Grounds and procedures for contract termination by either party
15. General Provisions: Standard contract clauses including notices, assignment, and governing law
1. Provisional Sums: Include when there are elements of work that cannot be accurately priced at contract formation
2. Prime Cost Items: Include when specific items are to be selected by the owner during construction
3. Subcontracting: Include when the contractor is likely to engage subcontractors, specifying approval requirements and responsibilities
4. Retention: Include when payment retention is required as security for performance
5. Liquidated Damages: Include when specific damages for delay need to be pre-agreed
6. Bank Guarantee: Include when performance security is required through bank guarantees
7. Resource Consent Obligations: Include when resource consent requirements need to be specifically addressed
8. Intellectual Property: Include when design elements or proprietary methods are involved
1. Schedule 1: Scope of Works: Detailed specifications, drawings, and requirements for the works
2. Schedule 2: Contract Price Breakdown: Itemized breakdown of the contract price and payment schedule
3. Schedule 3: Programme of Works: Detailed timeline showing sequence of works and milestone dates
4. Schedule 4: Insurance Requirements: Specific insurance types and coverage levels required
5. Schedule 5: Key Personnel: Details of key contractor and owner representatives and their roles
6. Schedule 6: Special Conditions: Any project-specific conditions or requirements
7. Appendix A: Plans and Drawings: All relevant construction drawings and plans
8. Appendix B: Technical Specifications: Detailed technical requirements and standards
9. Appendix C: Resource Consents: Copies of relevant permits and consents
Authors
Approved Variation
Building Consent
Building Work
Certificate of Practical Completion
Claim
Commencement Date
Completion Date
Construction Documents
Contract Price
Contract Works
Contractor
Contractor's Equipment
Defects Liability Period
Drawings
Extension of Time
Force Majeure
GST
Health and Safety Plan
Intellectual Property Rights
Liquidated Damages
Milestone Dates
Owner
Payment Claim
Payment Schedule
Practical Completion
Prime Cost Items
Programme of Works
Project
Provisional Sum
Resource Consent
Retention Money
Site
Specifications
Subcontractor
Substantial Completion
Time for Completion
Variation
Working Day
Works
Scope of Works
Contract Price
Payment Terms
Time for Completion
Extensions of Time
Variations
Health and Safety
Site Access and Conditions
Quality Assurance
Insurance
Indemnity
Defects Liability
Warranties
Intellectual Property
Confidentiality
Force Majeure
Dispute Resolution
Termination
Assignment and Subcontracting
Notices
Compliance with Laws
Resources and Materials
Documentation Requirements
Progress Reports
Site Safety
Environmental Protection
Risk Allocation
Performance Security
Practical Completion
Retention
Liquidated Damages
Default and Remedies
Governing Law
Entire Agreement
Construction
Real Estate Development
Residential Building
Commercial Property
Infrastructure Development
Home Improvement
Property Management
Industrial Construction
Architectural Services
Engineering Services
Legal
Operations
Construction
Project Management
Commercial
Procurement
Risk Management
Compliance
Property Development
Contract Administration
Construction Manager
Project Director
Contract Administrator
Legal Counsel
Property Developer
Building Contractor
Site Manager
Quantity Surveyor
Project Manager
Operations Manager
Development Manager
Commercial Manager
Risk Manager
Compliance Officer
Procurement Manager
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