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Simple Works Contract
"I need a Simple Works Contract for a home renovation project in Auckland, starting March 2025, that includes specific provisions for heritage building considerations and staged payments for a 6-month construction period."
1. Parties: Identifies and provides full legal details of the contracting parties (contractor and principal)
2. Background: Sets out the context of the agreement and the parties' intentions
3. Definitions and Interpretation: Defines key terms used in the contract and establishes interpretation rules
4. Scope of Works: Detailed description of the works to be performed by the contractor
5. Contract Price and Payment: Specifies the contract sum, payment schedule, and payment processes in accordance with the Construction Contracts Act
6. Time for Completion: Sets out the commencement date, completion date, and any key milestones
7. Contractor's Obligations: Details the contractor's responsibilities, including quality standards, compliance with laws, and workmanship
8. Principal's Obligations: Outlines the principal's responsibilities, including site access and information provision
9. Health and Safety: Establishes health and safety requirements and responsibilities
10. Insurance and Liability: Specifies required insurances and liability obligations
11. Variations: Process for managing changes to the scope of works
12. Defects Liability: Defines the defects liability period and rectification process
13. Termination: Grounds and process for contract termination
14. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving disputes as required by NZ law
15. General Provisions: Standard contract clauses including notices, assignment, and governing law
1. Site Conditions: Specific provisions regarding site conditions and underground services - used when site-specific risks need to be addressed
2. Materials and Equipment: Detailed provisions about supply and quality of materials - used when specific materials requirements need to be specified
3. Subcontracting: Rules around subcontracting - used when subcontractors are likely to be engaged
4. Intellectual Property: IP rights and obligations - used when design elements or proprietary methods are involved
5. Performance Security: Requirements for bonds or guarantees - used for higher-value contracts or where risk profile requires security
6. Provisional Sums: Handling of provisional sum items - used when some costs cannot be accurately determined at contract formation
7. Liquidated Damages: Specific damages for delay - used when quantifiable losses from delay can be pre-estimated
8. Resource Consent Obligations: Responsibilities regarding resource consents - used when resource consents are required for the works
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 including rates and quantities
3. Schedule 3 - Programme: Detailed timeline of works including key milestones and completion dates
4. Schedule 4 - Site Information: Site details, access points, and known site conditions
5. Schedule 5 - Insurance Requirements: Specific details of required insurance policies and coverage levels
6. Schedule 6 - Key Personnel: Details of key staff from both parties involved in the project
7. Appendix A - Special Conditions: Any special conditions or variations to the standard terms
8. Appendix B - Health and Safety Requirements: Specific health and safety procedures and requirements
Authors
Approved Variation
Building Code
Business Day
Completion Date
Commencement Date
Contract Price
Contract Works
Contractor
Defects Liability Period
Drawings
Final Completion
Force Majeure Event
Health and Safety Plan
Legislative Requirements
Payment Claim
Payment Schedule
Practical Completion
Principal
Programme
Project
Resource Consent
Retention Sum
Site
Scope of Works
Specifications
Subcontractor
Variation
Works
Working Day
Scope of Works
Contract Price
Payment Terms
Time for Completion
Variations
Health and Safety
Insurance
Indemnity
Quality Assurance
Site Access
Materials and Workmanship
Defects Liability
Warranties
Practical Completion
Risk and Property
Suspension
Termination
Dispute Resolution
Force Majeure
Notices
Assignment
Subcontracting
Compliance with Laws
General Provisions
Construction
Building & Development
Residential Construction
Commercial Construction
Infrastructure
Property Development
Home Improvement
Renovation
Landscaping
Interior Fit-out
Legal
Construction
Operations
Commercial
Procurement
Property
Facilities Management
Project Management
Risk & Compliance
Contract Administration
Construction Manager
Project Manager
Site Manager
Contract Administrator
Quantity Surveyor
Building Contractor
Property Developer
Construction Lawyer
Procurement Manager
Operations Manager
Commercial Manager
Small Business Owner
Building Inspector
Facilities Manager
Project Coordinator
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