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AS 4000—1997(Incorporating Amendment Nos. 1, 2 & 3)Australian Standard™General conditions of contractThis Australian Standard was prepared by Committee OB/3 – General Conditions ofContract. It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on 25 July 1997and published on 5 August 1997.The following interests are represented on the Committee OB/3:Association of Consulting Engineers AustraliaAustralasian Railways AssociationAustralian Chamber of Commerce and IndustryAustralian Procurement and Construction CouncilAUSTROADSConstruction Industry Engineering Services GroupConstruction Policy Steering CommitteeElectricity Supply Association of AustraliaInstitution of Engineers, AustraliaInstitution of Professional Engineers, New ZealandLaw Council of AustraliaMaster Builders AustraliaNational Construction Council / MTIAProcess Engineers and Constructors AssociationRoyal Australian Institute of ArchitectsThis Standard was issued in draft form for comment as DR 96319.Originated as part of AS CA24—1952.Previous edition AS 2124—1992.Revised and designated AS 4000—1997.Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 1 (August 1999),Amendment No. 2 (October 2000), and Amendment No. 3 (March 2005).Keeping Standards up-to-dateStandards are living documents which reflect progress in science, technology andsystems. 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Contact us via email at [email protected], or write to the ChiefExecutive, Standards Australia, GPO Box 5420, Sydney, NSW 2001.ISBN 0 7337 1375 0COPYRIGHT© Standards AustraliaAll rights are reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or copied in any form or byany means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, without the writtenpermission of the publisher.Published by Standards Australia, GPO Box 5420, Sydney, NSW 2001, AustraliaAS 4000 — 1997General conditions of contractIncorporating:Amdt 1—1999Amdt 2—2000Amdt 3—2005 AS 4000 –1997iiiPrefaceThis Standard was prepared by the Joint Standards Australia/Standards New ZealandCommittee OB/3, General Conditions of Contract.This Standard incorporates Amendment 1 (August 1999), Amendment 2 (October2000), and Amendment 3 (March 2005). The changes required by the Amendmentsare indicated in the text by a marginal bar and amendment number against theclause, note, table, figure, or part thereof affected.This Standard is the result of a consensus among Australian and New Zealandrepresentatives on the Joint Committee to produce it as an Australian Standard.Subclauses 8.6 and 29.2 (prefixed by an asterisk) are optional, and may be omittedin the Contract, where necessary, without making consequential amendments butsuch omission should be clearly shown on the face of the document by striking outthese subclauses or indicating clearly in clause 1 of Annexure Part B or elsewherethat they are not to apply. See paragraph (i) of clause 1 on page 5 for the effect ofstating deletions in Annexure Part B.WarningUsers of this Australian Standard are warned that clause 15 (Damage topersons and property other than work under the Contract (‘WUC’)) does notlimit the liability of parties for special, indirect or consequential losses.This unlimited liability applies notwithstanding any limitations or exclusionspermitted under insurance clauses 16 (Insurance of the Works) and 17 (Publicliability insurance).Parties wishing to limit their liability should seek insurance and legal advicebefore entering a contract under this Standard.Legislation has come into force in some jurisdictions dealing with security ofpayments. Parties intending to use this Standard should seek expert advice asto their rights and obligations under such legislation.A2AS 4000 – 1997ivContentsClause Title Page1 Interpretation and construction of Contract 12 Nature of Contract 53 Provisional sums 64 Separable portions 75 Security 76 Evidence of Contract 87 Service of notices 98 Contract documents 99 Assignment and subcontracting 1010 Intellectual property rights 1111 Legislative requirements 1212 Protection of people and property 1213 Urgent protection 1314 Care of the work and reinstatement of damage 1315 Damage to persons and property other than WUC 1416 Insurance of the Works 1517 Public liability insurance 1618 Insurance of employees 1719 Inspection and provisions of insurance policies 1720 Superintendent 1821 Superintendent’s Representative 1922 Contractor’s representative 1923 Contractor’s employees and subcontractors 1924 Site 2025 Latent conditions 2126 Setting out the Works 2127 Cleaning up 22AS 4000 –1997vClause Title Page28 Materials, labour and construction plant 2329 Quality 2330 Examination and testing 2431 Working hours 2532 Programming 2533 Suspension 2634 Time and progress 2735 Defects liability 2936 Variations 2937 Payment 3038 Payment of workers and subcontractors 3239 Default or insolvency 3340 Termination by frustration 3741 Notification of claims 3742 Dispute resolution 3843 Waiver of conditions 39Annexure Part A 41Annexure Part B 50Annexure Part C 51Index 53This page has been left blankAS 4000 – 1997Copyright Clause 1: Interpretation and construction of Contract 11 Interpretation and construction of ContractIn the Contract, except where the context otherwise requires: Itembill of quantitiesmeans an Item in Annexure Part A;means a document named therein as a bill of quantities issued totenderers by or on behalf of the Principal, stating estimated quantities ofwork to be carried out; certificate of practicalcompletionhas the meaning in subclause 34.6;compensable cause means:a) any act, default or omission of the Superintendent, the Principal orits consultants, agents or other contractors (not being employed bythe Contractor); orb) those listed in Item 26;construction program has the meaning in clause 32;construction plant means appliances and things used in the carrying out of WUC but notforming part of the Works;Contract has the meaning in clause 6;contract sum means:a) where the Principal accepted a lump sum, the lump sum;b) where the Principal accepted rates, the sum of the productsascertained by multiplying the rates by the corresponding quantitiesin the priced bill of quantities or schedule of rates; orc) where the Principal accepted a lump sum and rates, the aggregate ofthe sums referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b),including provisional sums but excluding any additions or deductionswhich may be required to be made under the Contract;Contractor means the person bound to carry out and complete WUC;date of acceptance oftendermeans the date which appears on the written notice of acceptance of thetender;date for practicalcompletionmeans:a) where Item 7(a) provides a date for practical completion, the date;b) where Item 7(b) provides a period of time for practical completion,the last day of the period,but if any EOT for practical completion is directed by theSuperintendent or allowed in any arbitration or litigation, it means thedate resulting therefrom;AS 4000 – 19972 Clause 1: Interpretation and construction of Contract Copyrightdate of practicalcompletionmeans:a) the date evidenced in a certificate of practical completion as the dateupon which practical completion was reached; orb) where another date is determined in any arbitration or litigation as thedate upon which practical completion was reached, that other date;deed of guarantee,undertaking andsubstitutionhas the meaning in subclause 5.6;defects has the meaning in clause 35 and includes omissions;defects liability period has the meaning in clause 35;dispute has the meaning in clause 42;direction includes agreement, approval, assessment, authorisation, certificate,decision, demand, determination, explanation, instruction, notice, order,permission, rejection, request or requirement;EOT (from ‘extension oftime’)has the meaning in subclause 34.3; excepted riskfinal certificatefinal paymentfinal payment claimhas the meaning in subclause 14.3;has the meaning in subclause 37.4;has the meaning in clause 37;means the final payment claim referred to in subclause 37.4; Intellectual propertyrightmeans any patent, registered design, trademark or name, copyright or otherprotected right;latent condition has the meaning in subclause 25.1;legislative requirement includes:a) Acts, Ordinances, regulations, by-laws, orders, awards andproclamations of the jurisdiction where WUC or the particular partthereof is being carried out;b) certificates, licences, consents, permits, approvals and requirements oforganisations having jurisdiction in connection with the carrying out ofWUC; andc) fees and charges payable in connection with the foregoing;practical completion is that stage in the carrying out and completion of WUC when:a) the Works are complete except for minor defects:i) which do not prevent the Works from being reasonably capable ofbeing used for their stated purpose;ii) which the Superintendent determines the Contractor has reasonablegrounds for not promptly rectifying; andiii) the rectification of which will not prejudice the convenient use of theWorks;b) those tests which are required by the Contract to be carried out andpassed before the Works reach practical completion have been carriedout and passed; andAS 4000 – 1997Copyright Clause 1: Interpretation and construction of Contract 3c) documents and other information required under the Contract which, inthe Superintendent’s opinion, are essential for the use, operation andmaintenance of the Works have been supplied;prescribed notice has the meaning in subclause 41.1;Principal means the Principal stated in Item 1;progress certificate has the meaning in subclause 37.2;provisional sum has the meaning in clause 3 and includes monetary sum, contingency sumand prime cost item;public liability policy has the meaning in clause 17;qualifying cause of delay means:a) any act, default or omission of the Superintendent, the Principal or itsconsultants, agents or other contractors (not being employed by theContractor); orb) other than:i) a breach or omission by the Contractor;ii) industrial conditions or inclement weather occurring after the datefor practical completion; andiii) stated in Item 23;schedule of rates means any schedule included in the Contract which, in respect of anysection or item of work to be carried out, shows the rate or respective ratesof payment for the execution of that work and which may also include lumpsums, provisional sums, other sums, quantities and prices;security means:a) cash;b) retention moneys;c) bonds or inscribed stock or their equivalent issued by a national, state orterritory government;d) interest bearing deposit in a bank carrying on business at the placestated in Item 9(c);e) an approved unconditional undertaking (the form in Annexure Part C isapproved) or an approved performance undertaking given by anapproved financial institution or insurance company; orf) other form approved by the party having the benefit of the security;selected subcontractworkhas the meaning in subclause 9.3;selected subcontractor has the meaning in subclause 9.3;separable portion means a portion of the Works identified as such in the Contract or by theSuperintendent pursuant to clause 4;AS 4000 – 19974 Clause 1: Interpretation and construction of Contract Copyrightsite means the lands and other places to be made available and any other landsand places made available to the Contractor by the Principal for thepurpose of the Contract;Superintendent means the person stated in Item 5 as the Superintendent or other personfrom time to time appointed in writing by the Principal to be theSuperintendent and notified as such in writing to the Contractor by thePrincipal and, so far as concerns the functions exercisable by aSuperintendent’s Representative, includes a Superintendent’sRepresentative;Superintendent’sRepresentativemeans an individual appointed in writing by the Superintendent underclause 21;survey mark in clause 26 means a survey peg, bench mark, reference mark, signal,alignment, level mark or any other mark for the purpose of setting out,checking or measuring WUC;temporary works means work used in carrying out and completing WUC, but not formingpart of the Works;test has the meaning in subclause 30.1 and includes examine and measure;the Works means the whole of the work to be carried out and completed inaccordance with the Contract, including variations provided for by theContract, which by the Contract is to be handed over to the Principal;variation has the meaning in clause 36;work includes the provision of materials;WUC (from ‘work under theContract’)means the work which the Contractor is or may be required to carry outand complete under the Contract and includes variations, remedial work,construction plant and temporary works,and like words have a corresponding meaning.In the Contract:a) references to days mean calendar days and references to a personinclude an individual, firm or a body, corporate or unincorporate;b) time for doing any act or thing under the Contract shall, if it ends ona Saturday, Sunday or Statutory or Public Holiday, be deemed to endon the day next following which is not a Saturday, Sunday orStatutory or Public Holiday;c) clause headings and subclause headings in these General Conditionsof Contract shall not form part of these General Conditions and shallnot be used in the interpretation of the Contract;d) words in the singular include the plural and words in the pluralinclude the singular, according to the requirements of the context.Words importing a gender include every gender;e) communications between the Principal, the Superintendent and theContractor shall be in the English language;f) measurements of physical quantities shall be in legal units ofmeasurement of the jurisdiction in Item 8;g) unless otherwise provided, prices are in the currency in Item 9(a)and payments shall be made in that currency at the place inItem 9(b);h) the law governing the Contract, its interpretation and construction,and any agreement to arbitrate, is the law of the jurisdiction inAS 4000 – 1997Copyright Clause 2: Nature of Contract 5Item 8; andi) if pursuant to Annexure Part B to these General Conditions ofContract, clauses or their parts in these General Conditions aredeleted, the Contract shall be read and construed as though theclause or its part has been deleted, whether or not that particularclause or its part has been struck from these General Conditions.2 Nature of Contract2.1 Performance and paymentThe Contractor shall carry out and complete WUC in accordance with theContract and directions authorised by the Contract.The Principal shall pay the Contractor:a) for work for which the Principal accepted a lump sum, the lumpsum; andb) for work for which the Principal accepted rates, the sum of theproducts ascertained by multiplying the measured quantity of eachsection or item of work actually carried out under the Contract bythe rate accepted by the Principal for the section or item,adjusted by any additions or deductions made pursuant to the Contract. 2.2Bill of quantitiesThe Alternative in Item 10(a) applies. Alternative 1A bill of quantities forms part of the Contract and shall be priced inaccordance with subclause 2.3.Alternative 2A bill of quantities does not form part of the Contract and shall not bepriced in accordance with subclause 2.3 unless so stated in Item 10(b). 2.3Priced bill of quantitiesWhere a bill of quantities is to be priced: a) all items included in the bill of quantities shall be priced andextended by the Contractor and the prices as extended shall onaddition equal the sum accepted by the Principal for carrying out thewhole of the work to which the bill of quantities relates;b) the Contractor shall lodge the bill of quantities so priced andextended with the Superintendent before the expiration of the timefor lodgement stated in Item 10(c) or such further time as may bedirected by the Superintendent from time to time;AS 4000 – 19976 Clause 3: Provisional sums Copyrightc) notwithstanding any other provision of the Contract, the Contractorshall not be entitled to payment until the Contractor has lodged thebill of quantities so priced and extended.If the aggregate amount in a priced bill of quantities does not equal thesum accepted for the work, the subject of the bill of quantities, theSuperintendent shall (unless the parties agree within 7 days of notification)determine an appropriate correction of errors and inconsistencies in ratesand prices therein, so that the aggregate amount equals such sum.2.4 QuantitiesQuantities in a bill of quantities or schedule of rates are estimatedquantities only.The Superintendent is not required to give a direction by reason of theactual quantity of an item required to perform the Contract being greater orless than the quantity shown in a bill of quantities which forms part of theContract or schedule of rates.2.5 Adjustment for actual quantitiesWhere, otherwise than by reason of a direction to vary WUC, the actualquantity of an item required to perform the Contract is greater or less thanthe quantity shown in a bill of quantities which forms part of the Contractor schedule of rates:a) the Principal accepted a lump sum for the item, the difference shallbe a deemed variation;b) the Principal accepted a rate for the item, the rate shall apply to thegreater or lesser quantities provided that where limits of accuracy fora quantity in a schedule of rates are stated in Item 11, the rate shallapply to the greater or lesser quantities within the limits, andquantities outside the limits shall be a deemed variation.If such a bill of quantities or schedule of rates omits an item which shouldhave been included, the item shall be a deemed variation.Notwithstanding the preceding provisions of this subclause in respect of abill of quantities, a variation shall not be deemed for actual quantities ofan item pursuant to paragraph (a), or for an omitted item or any adjustmentmade for actual quantities of an item pursuant to paragraph (b), if thedifference, the value of the omitted item or the adjustment respectively isless than $400.3 Provisional sumsA provisional sum included in the Contract shall not itself be payable bythe Principal but where pursuant to a direction the work or item to whichthe provisional sum relates is carried out or supplied by the Contractor, thework or item shall be priced by the Superintendent, and the difference shallbe added to or deducted from the contract sum.AS 4000 – 1997Copyright Clause 5: Security 7Where any part of such work or item is carried out or supplied by asubcontractor, the Superintendent shall allow the amount payable by theContractor to the subcontractor for the work or item, disregarding:a) any damages payable by the Contractor to the subcontractor or viceversa; andb) any deduction of cash discount for prompt payment,plus an amount for profit and attendance calculated by using the percentagethereon stated in Item 12 or elsewhere in the Contract, or, if not so stated,as assessed by the Superintendent.4 Separable portionsSeparable portions may be directed by the Superintendent, who shallclearly identify for each, the:a) portion of the Works;b) date for practical completion; andc) respective amounts for security, bonus, liquidated damages and delaydamages (all calculated pro-rata according to the ratio of theSuperintendent’s valuation of the separable portion to thecontract sum).5 Security 5.1ProvisionSecurity shall be provided in accordance with Item 13 or 14. All delivered security, other than cash or retention moneys, shall be transferred inescrow. 5.2RecourseSecurity shall be subject to recourse by a party who remains unpaid after the time for payment where at least 5 days have elapsed since that partynotified the other party of intention to have recourse.5.3 Change of securityAt any time a party providing retention moneys or cash security maysubstitute another form of security. To the extent that another form ofsecurity is provided, the other party shall not deduct, and shall promptlyrelease and return, retention moneys and cash security.5.4 Reduction and releaseUpon the issue of the certificate of practical completion a party’sentitlement to security (other than in Item 13(e)) shall be reduced by thepercentage or amount in Item 13(f) or 14(d) as applicable, and thereduction shall be released and returned within 14 days to the other party.AS 4000 – 19978 Clause 6: Evidence of Contract CopyrightThe Principal’s entitlement to security in Item 13(e) shall cease 14 daysafter incorporation into the Works of the plant and materials for which thatsecurity was provided.A party’s entitlement otherwise to security shall cease 14 days after finalcertificate.Upon a party’s entitlement to security ceasing, that party shall release andreturn forthwith the security to the other party.5.5 Trusts and interestExcept where held by a government department or agency or a municipal,public or statutory authority, any portion of security (and interest earnedthereon) which is cash or retention moneys, shall be held in trust for theparty providing them until the Principal or the Contractor is entitled toreceive them.Interest earned on security not required to be held in trust shall belong tothe party holding that security. 5.6Deed of guarantee, undertaking and substitutionWhere: a) a party is a related or subsidiary corporation (as defined in theapplicable corporations law of the jurisdiction); andb) a form of deed of guarantee, undertaking and substitution wasincluded in the tender documents,that party shall, within 14 days after receiving a written request from theother party, provide such deed of guarantee, undertaking and substitutionduly executed and enforceable.6 Evidence of ContractUntil a formal instrument of agreement is executed by the parties,documents evidencing the parties’ consensus shall constitute the Contract.If such Contract requires a formal instrument of agreement, the Principalshall, within 28 days of the date of acceptance of tender, send it induplicate for execution by the Contractor. Within 14 days after receivingthem, the Contractor shall (if they are correct) properly execute bothcopies and return them.Within 14 days after receiving them, the Principal shall execute bothcopies, have them stamped as necessary and send one copy to theContractor.The Superintendent may extend the time under this clause by written noticeto the parties.AS 4000 – 1997Copyright Clause 8: Contract documents 97 Service of noticesA notice (and other documents) shall be deemed to have been given andreceived:a) if addressed or delivered to the relevant address in the Contract orlast communicated in writing to the person giving the notice; andb) on the earliest date of: i)ii)iii)actual receipt;confirmation of correct transmission of fax; or3 days after posting. 8 Contract documents8.1 DiscrepanciesFigured shall prevail over scaled dimensions in a discrepancy. Otherwise,if either party discovers any inconsistency, ambiguity or discrepancy inany document prepared for the purpose of carrying out WUC, that partyshall give the Superintendent written notice of it. The Superintendent,thereupon, and upon otherwise becoming aware, shall direct the Contractoras to the interpretation and construction to be followed.If compliance with any such direction under this subclause causes theContractor to incur more or less cost than otherwise would have beenincurred had the direction not been given, the difference shall be assessedby the Superintendent and added to or deducted from the contract sum.8.2 Principal-supplied documentsThe Principal shall supply to the Contractor the documents and number ofcopies thereof, both stated in Item 15.They shall:a) remain the Principal’s property and be returned to the Principal onwritten demand; andb) not be used, copied nor reproduced for any purpose other than WUC.8.3 Contractor-supplied documentsThe Contractor shall supply to the Superintendent the documents andnumber of copies thereof, both stated elsewhere in the Contract.If the Contractor submits documents to the Superintendent, then exceptwhere the Contract otherwise provides:a) the Superintendent shall not be required to check such documents forerrors, omissions, inconsistencies, ambiguities, discrepancies orcompliance with the Contract;b) notwithstanding clause 20, any Superintendent’s acknowledgment orapproval shall not prejudice the Contractor’s obligations; andAS 4000 – 199710 Clause 9: Assignment and subcontracting Copyrightc) if the Contract requires the Contractor to obtain theSuperintendent’s direction about such documents, the Superintendentshall give, within the time stated in Item 16, the appropriatedirection, including reasons if the documents are not suitable.Copies of documents supplied by the Contractor shall be the Principal’sproperty but shall not be used or copied otherwise than for the use, repair,maintenance or alteration of the Works.8.4 Availability TheContractor shall keep available to the Superintendent and thePrincipal:a)on site, one complete set of documents affecting WUC and suppliedby a party or the Superintendent; and b) at the place of manufacture or assembly of any significant part ofWUC off site, a set of the documents affecting that part. 8.5Confidential informationThe parties shall ensure that there are kept confidential such documents, samples, models, patterns and other information as are supplied and clearlyidentified as confidential.If required in writing by a party, the other party shall enter into a separateagreement not to disclose to anyone else any confidential matter even afterfinal certificate or earlier termination of the Contract. If so required by theContractor, the Principal shall ensure that the Superintendent also entersinto such an agreement.*8.6 MediaThe Contractor shall not disclose any information concerning the projectfor distribution through any communications media without the Principal’sprior written approval (which shall not be unreasonably withheld). TheContractor shall refer to the Principal any enquiries from any mediaconcerning the project.9 Assignment and subcontracting9.1 AssignmentNeither party shall, without the other’s prior written approval (includingterms) assign the Contract or any payment or any other right, benefit orinterest thereunder. 9.2Subcontracting generallyThe Contractor shall not without the Superintendent’s prior written approval (which shall not be unreasonably withheld):a) subcontract or allow a subcontractor to subcontract any workdescribed in Item 17; orb) allow a subcontractor to assign a subcontract or any payment or anyother right, benefit or interest thereunder.AS 4000 – 1997Copyright Clause 10: Intellectual property rights 11With a request for approval, the Contractor shall give the Superintendentwritten particulars of the work to be subcontracted and the name andaddress of the proposed subcontractor. The Contractor shall give theSuperintendent other information which the Superintendent reasonablyrequests, including the proposed subcontract documents without prices.Within 14 days of the Contractor’s request for approval, theSuperintendent shall give the Contractor written notice of approval or ofthe reasons why approval is not given.Approval may be conditional upon the subcontract including:a) provision that the subcontractor shall not assign nor subcontractwithout the Contractor’s written consent; andb) provisions which may be reasonably necessary to enable theContractor to fulfil the Contractor’s obligations to the Principal.9.3 Selected subcontract workIf the Principal has included in the invitation to tender a list of one ormore selected subcontractors for particular work, the Contractor shallsubcontract that work to a selected subcontractor and thereupon give theSuperintendent written notice of that selected subcontractor’s name.If no subcontractor on the Principal’s list will subcontract to carry out theselected subcontract work, the Contractor shall provide a list for thewritten approval of the Superintendent.9.4 NovationWhen directed by the Principal, the Contractor, without being entitled tocompensation, shall promptly execute a deed of novation in the formincluded in the invitation to tender, such deed being between the Principal,the Contractor and the subcontractor or selected subcontractor stated inItem 18 for the particular part of WUC. 9.5Contractor’s responsibilityExcept where the Contract otherwise provides, the Contractor shall beliabletothePrincipalfortheacts,defaultsandomissionsof subcontractors (including selected subcontractors) and employees andagents of subcontractors as if they were those of the Contractor.Approval to subcontract shall not relieve the Contractor from any liabilityor obligation under the Contract.10 Intellectual property rightsThe Principal warrants that, unless otherwise provided in the Contract,design, materials, documents and methods of working, each specified in theContract or provided or directed by the Principal or the Superintendentshall not infringe any intellectual property right.The Contractor warrants that any other design, materials, documents andmethods of working, each provided by the Contractor, shall not infringeany intellectual property right.Each party shall indemnify the other against such respective infringements.AS 4000 – 199712 Clause 11: Legislative requirements Copyright11 Legislative requirements11.1 ComplianceThe Contractor shall satisfy all legislative requirements except those inItem 19(a) or directed by the Superintendent to be satisfied by or on behalfof the Principal.The Contractor, upon finding that a legislative requirement is at variancewith the Contract, shall promptly give the Superintendent written noticethereof.11.2 ChangesIf a legislative requirement:a) necessitates a change:i) to the Works; ii)iii)to so much of WUC as is identified in Item 19(b);being the provision of services by a municipal, public or otherstatutory authority in connection with WUC; orin a fee or charge or payment of a new fee or charge;iv)b)comes into effect after the 14th day before the closing of tenders butcould not reasonably then have been anticipated by a competentContractor; and c) causes the Contractor to incur more or less cost than otherwisewould have been incurred,the difference shall be assessed by the Superintendent and added to ordeducted from the contract sum.12 Protection of people and propertyInsofar as compliance with the Contract permits, the Contractor shall:a) take measures necessary to protect people and property;b) avoid unnecessary interference with the passage of people andvehicles; andc) prevent nuisance and unreasonable noise and disturbance.If the Contractor damages property, the Contractor shall promptly rectifythe damage and pay any compensation which the law requires theContractor to pay.If the Contractor fails to comply with an obligation under this clause, thePrincipal, after the Superintendent has given reasonable written notice tothe Contractor and in addition to the Principal’s other rights and remedies,may have the obligation performed by others. The cost thereby incurredshall be certified by the Superintendent as moneys due from the Contractorto the Principal.AS 4000 – 1997Copyright Clause 14: Care of the work and reinstatement of damage 1313 Urgent protectionIf urgent action is necessary to protect WUC, other property or people andthe Contractor fails to take the action, in addition to any other remedies ofthe Principal, the Superintendent may take the necessary action. If theaction was action which the Contractor should have taken at theContractor’s cost, the Superintendent shall certify the cost incurred asmoneys due from the Contractor to the Principal.If time permits, the Superintendent shall give the Contractor prior writtennotice of the intention to take action pursuant to this clause.14 Care of the work and reinstatement of damage14.1 Care of WUCExcept as provided in subclause 14.3, the Contractor shall be responsiblefor care of:a) the whole of WUC from and including the date of commencement ofWUC to 4:00 pm on the date of practical completion, at which timeresponsibility for the care of the Works (except to the extentprovided in paragraph (b)) shall pass to the Principal; andb) outstanding work and items to be removed from the site by theContractor after 4:00 pm on the date of practical completion untilcompletion of outstanding work or compliance with clauses 29, 30and 35.Without limiting the generality of paragraph (a), the Contractor shall beresponsible for the care of unfixed items accounted for in a progresscertificate and the care and preservation of things entrusted to theContractor by the Principal or brought onto the site by subcontractors forcarrying out WUC.14.2 ReinstatementIf loss or damage, other than that caused by an excepted risk, occurs toWUC during the period of the Contractor’s care, the Contractor shall, atits cost, rectify such loss or damage.In the event of loss or damage being caused by any of the excepted risks(whether or not in combination with other risks), the Contractor shall tothe extent directed by the Superintendent, rectify the loss or damage andsuch rectification shall be a deemed variation. If loss or damage is causedby a combination of excepted risks and other risks, the Superintendent inpricing the variation shall assess the proportional responsibility of theparties.AS 4000 – 199714 Clause 15: Damage to persons and property other than WUC Copyright14.3 Excepted risksThe excepted risks causing loss or damage, for which the Principal isliable, are:a) any negligent act or omission of the Superintendent, the Principal orits consultants, agents, employees or other contractors (not beingemployed by the Contractor);b) any risk specifically excepted elsewhere in the Contract;c) war, invasion, acts of foreign enemies, hostilities (whether war bedeclared or not), civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection ormilitary or usurped power, martial law or confiscation by order ofany Government or public authority;d) ionising radiations or contamination by radioactivity from anynuclear fuel or from any nuclear waste from the combustion ofnuclear fuel not caused by the Contractor or its subcontractorsor either’s employees or agents;e) use or occupation of any part of WUC by the Principal or itsconsultants, agents or other contractors (not being employed by theContractor); andf) defects in the design of WUC, other than design provided bythe Contractor.15 Damage to persons and property other than WUC15.1 Indemnity by ContractorInsofar as this subclause applies to property, it applies to property otherthan WUC.The Contractor shall indemnify the Principal against:a) loss of or damage to the Principal’s property; andb) claims in respect of personal injury or death or loss of, or damage to,any other property,arising out of or as a consequence of the carrying out of WUC, but theindemnity shall be reduced proportionally to the extent that the act oromission of the Superintendent, the Principal or its consultants, agents orother contractors (not being employed by the Contractor) may havecontributed to the injury, death, loss or damage.This subclause shall not apply to:a) the extent that the Contractor’s liability is limited by anotherprovision of the Contract;b) exclude any other right of the Principal to be indemnified by theContractor;c) things for the care of which the Contractor is responsible undersubclause 14.1;d) damage which is the unavoidable result of the construction of theWorks in accordance with the Contract; andAS 4000 – 1997Copyright Clause 16: Insurance of the Works 15e) claims in respect of the Principal’s right to have WUC carried out.15.2 Indemnity by PrincipalThe Principal shall indemnify the Contractor in respect of damage referredto in paragraph (d) of subclause 15.1 and claims referred to in paragraph(e) of subclause 15.1.16 Insurance of the WorksThe Alternative in Item 20(a) applies.Alternative 1: Contractor to insureBefore commencing WUC, the Contractor shall insure all the thingsreferred to in subclause 14.1 against loss or damage resulting from anycause until the Contractor ceases to be responsible for their care.Without limiting the generality of the obligation to insure, such insuranceshall cover the Contractor’s liability under subclause 14.2 and things instorage off site and in transit to the site but may exclude:a) the cost of making good fair wear and tear or gradual deterioration,but shall not exclude the loss or damage resulting therefrom;b) the cost of making good faulty design, workmanship and materials,but shall not exclude the loss or damage resulting therefrom;c) consequential loss of any kind, but shall not exclude loss of ordamage to the Works;d) damages for delay in completing or for the failure to completethe Works;e) loss or damage resulting from ionising radiations or contaminationby radioactivity from any nuclear fuel or from any nuclear wastefrom the combustion of nuclear fuel resulting from any cause;f) loss or damage resulting from the excepted risks referred to inparagraphs (b) and (c) of subclause 14.3.The insurance cover shall be for an amount not less than the aggregate ofthe:a) contract sum;b) provision in Item 20(b) to provide for costs of demolition andremoval of debris;c) provision in Item 20(c) for consultants’ fees;d) value in Item 20(d) of any materials or things to be supplied by thePrincipal for the purposes of WUC; ande) additional amount or percentage in Item 20(e) of the total of theitems referred to in sub-paragraphs (a) to (d) of this paragraph.Insurance shall be in the joint names of the parties, shall cover the partiesand all subcontractors whenever engaged in WUC for their respectiverights, interests and liabilities and, except where the Contract otherwiseprovides, shall be with an insurer and in terms both approved in writing bythe Principal (which approvals shall not be unreasonably withheld).AS 4000 – 199716 Clause 17: Public liability insurance CopyrightThe insurance shall be maintained until the Contractor ceases to beresponsible under subclause 14.1 for the care of anything.Alternative 2: Principal to insureBefore the date of acceptance of tender, the Principal shall insureWUC in the terms of the policy included in the tender documents andnominating or stating the insurer. The Principal shall maintain suchinsurance while ever the Contractor has an interest in WUC.17 Public liability insuranceThe Alternative in Item 21(a) applies.Alternative 1: Contractor to insureBefore commencing WUC, the Contractor shall effect and maintain for theduration of the Contract, a public liability policy.The policy shall:a) be in the joint names of the parties;b) cover the:i) respective rights and interests; andii) liabilities to third parties,of the parties, the Superintendent and subcontractors from time to time,whenever engaged in WUC;c) cover the parties’ respective liability to each other for loss ordamage to property (other than property required to be insured byclause 16) and the death of or injury to any person (other thanliability which the law requires to be covered under a workerscompensation insurance policy);d) be endorsed to cover the use of any construction plant not coveredunder a comprehensive or third party motor vehicle insurance policy;e) provide insurance cover for an amount in respect of any o neoccurrence of not less than the sum in Item 21(b); andf) be with an insurer and otherwise in terms both approved in writingby the Principal (which approvals shall not be unreasonablywithheld).Alternative 2: Principal to insureBefore the date of acceptance of tender, the Principal shall effect inrelation to WUC, a public liability policy in the terms of the policyincluded in the tender documents and nominating or stating the insurer.The Principal shall maintain such insurance while ever the Contractor hasan interest in WUC.AS 4000 – 1997Copyright Clause 19: Inspection and provisions of insurance policies 1718 Insurance of employeesBefore commencing WUC, the Contractor shall insure against statutory andcommon law liability for death of or injury to persons employed by theContractor. The insurance cover shall be maintained until completion of allWUC.Where permitted by law, the insurance policy or policies shall be extendedto provide indemnity for the Principal’s statutory liability to theContractor’s employees.The Contractor shall ensure that all subcontractors have similarly insuredtheir employees.19 Inspection and provisions of insurance policies19.1 Proof of insuranceBefore the Contractor commences WUC and whenever requested in writingby the other party, a party liable to insure shall provide satisfactoryevidence of such insurance effected and maintained.Insurance shall not limit liabilities or obligations under other provisions ofthe Contract.19.2 Failure to produce proof of insuranceIf after being so requested, a party fails promptly to provide satisfactoryevidence of compliance with clause 16, 17 or 18, then without prejudice toother rights or remedies, the other party may insure and the cost thereofshall be certified by the Superintendent as moneys due and payable fromthe party in default to the other party. Where the defaulting party is theContractor, the Principal may refuse payment until such evidence isproduced by the Contractor.19.3 Notices from or to insurerThe party insuring under clause 16 or 17 shall ensure that each insurancepolicy contains provisions acceptable to the other party which:a) requires the insurer to inform both parties, whenever the insurergives a party or a subcontractor a notice in connection with thepolicy;b) provides that a notice of claim given to the insurer by either party,the Superintendent or a subcontractor shall be accepted by theinsurer as a notice of claim given by both parties, the Superintendentand the subcontractor; andc) requires the insurer, whenever the party fails to maintain the policy,promptly to give written notice thereof to both parties and prior tocancellation of the policy.A1AS 4000 – 199718 Clause 20: Superintendent Copyright19.4 Notices of potential claimsA party shall, as soon as practicable, inform the other party in writing ofany occurrence that may give rise to a claim under an insurance policyrequired by clause 16 or 17 and shall keep the other party informed ofsubsequent developments concerning the claim. The Contractor shallensure that subcontractors in respect of their operations similarly informthe parties.19.5 Settlement of claimsUpon settlement of a claim under the insurance required by clause 16:a) to the extent that reinstatement has been the subject of a payment orallowance by the Principal to the Contractor, if the Contractor hasnot completed such reinstatement, insurance moneys received shall,if requested by either party, be paid into an agreed bank account inthe joint names of the parties. As the Contractor reinstates the lossor damage, the Superintendent shall certify against the jointaccount for the cost of reinstatement; andb) to the extent that reinstatement has not been the subject of a paymentor allowance by the Principal to the Contractor, the Contractor shallbe entitled immediately to receive from insurance moneys received,the amount of such moneys so paid in relation to any losssuffered by the Contractor.19.6 Cross liabilityAny insurance required to be effected in joint names in accordance withthe Contract shall include a cross liability clause in which the insureragrees to waive all rights of subrogation or action against any of thepersons constituting the insured and for the purpose of which the insureraccepts the term ‘insured’ as applying to each of the persons constitutingthe insured as if a separate policy of insurance had been issued to eac h ofthem (subject always to the overall sum insured not being increasedthereby).20 SuperintendentThe Principal shall ensure that at all times there is a Superintendent, andthat the Superintendent fulfils all aspects of the role and functionsreasonably and in good faith.Except where the Contract otherwise provides, the Superintendent maygive a direction orally but shall as soon as practicable confirm it inwriting. If the Contractor in writing requests the Superintendent to confirman oral direction, the Contractor shall not be bound to comply with thedirection until the Superintendent does so.AS 4000 – 1997Copyright Clause 23: Contractor’s employees and subcontractors 1921 Superintendent’s RepresentativeThe Superintendent may from time to time appoint individuals to exercisedelegated Superintendent’s functions, provided that:a) no aspect of any function shall at any one time be the subject ofdelegation to more than one Superintendent’s Representative;b) delegation shall not prevent the Superintendent exercising anyfunction;c) the Superintendent forthwith gives the Contractor written notice ofrespectively: i)the appointment, including the Superintendent’s Representative’sname and delegated functions; andthe termination of each appointment; andii) d) if the Contractor makes a reasonable objection to the appointment ofa Superintendent’s Representative, the Superintendent shallterminate the appointment.22 Contractor’s representativeThe Contractor shall superintend WUC personally or by a competentrepresentative. Matters within a Contractor’s representative’s knowledge(including directions received) shall be deemed to be within theContractor’s knowledge.The Contractor shall forthwith give the Superintendent written notice ofthe representative’s name and any subsequent changes.If the Superintendent makes a reasonable objection to the appointment of arepresentative, the Contractor shall terminate the appointment and appointanother representative.23 Contractor’s employees and subcontractorsThe Superintendent may direct the Contractor to have removed, within astated time, from the site or from any activity of WUC, any personemployed on WUC who, in the Superintendent’s opinion, is incompetent,negligent or guilty of misconduct.AS 4000 – 199720 Clause 24: Site Copyright24 Site24.1 PossessionProvided the Contractor has complied with subclause 19.1, the Principalshall before the expiry of the time in Item 22, give the Contractorpossession of sufficient of the site for commencement of WUC on site. Ifthe Principal has not given the Contractor possession of the whole site, thePrincipal shall give the Contractor possession of such further portions ofthe site as may, from time to time, be necessary for carrying out WUC.Subject to subclause 39.7, delay by the Principal in giving possession shallnot be a breach of the Contract.Possession of the site shall confer on the Contractor a right to only suchuse and control as is necessary to enable the Contractor to carry out WUCand shall exclude camping, residential purposes and any purpose notconnected with WUC, unless approved by the Superintendent.24.2 Access for Principal and othersThe Principal and the Principal’s employees, consultants and agents mayat any time after reasonable written notice to the Contractor, have accessto any part of the site for any purpose. The Contractor shall permit personsengaged by the Principal to carry out work on the site other than WUC andshall cooperate with them. The Principal shall give to the Contractor thenames and roles of the persons so engaged.The Contractor shall at all reasonable times give the Superintendent accessto WUC.The Principal shall ensure that none of the persons referred to in thissubclause impedes the Contractor.24.3 Minerals, fossils and relicsValuable minerals, fossils, articles or objects of antiquity or ofanthropological or archaeological interest, treasure trove, coins and articlesof value found on the site shall as between the parties be and remain theproperty of the Principal. Immediately upon the discovery of these thingsthe Contractor shall:a) take precautions to prevent their loss, removal or damage; and b)give the Superintendent written notice of the discovery.All costs so incurred by theContractor shall be assessed by the Superintendent and added to the contract sum.AS 4000 – 1997Copyright Clause 26: Setting out the Works 2125 Latent conditions25.1 ScopeLatent conditions are physical conditions on the site and its near surrounds,including artificial things but excluding weather conditions, which differmaterially from the physical conditions which should reasonably have beenanticipated by a competent Contractor at the time of the Contractor’stender if the Contractor had inspected:a) all written information made available by the Principal to theContractor for the purpose of tendering;b) all information influencing the risk allocation in the Contractor’stender and reasonably obtainable by the making of reasonableenquiries; andc) the site and its near surrounds.25.2 NotificationThe Contractor, upon becoming aware of a latent condition while carryingout WUC, shall promptly, and where possible before the latent condition isdisturbed, give the Superintendent written notice of the general naturethereof.If required by the Superintendent promptly after receiving that notice, theContractor shall, as soon as practicable, give the Superintendent a writtenstatement of:a) the latent condition encountered and the respects in which it differsmaterially;b) the additional work, resources, time and cost which the Contractorestimates to be necessary to deal with the latent condition; andc) other details reasonably required by the Superintendent.25.3 Deemed variationThe effect of the latent condition shall be a deemed variation, pricedhaving no regard to additional cost incurred more than 28 days before thedate on which the Contractor gave the notice required by the firstparagraph of subclause 25.2 but so as to include the Contractor’s othercosts for each compliance with subclause 25.2.26 Setting out the Works26.1 Setting outThe Principal shall ensure that the Superintendent gives the Contractor thedata, survey marks and like information necessary for the Contractor to setout the Works, together with those survey marks specified in the Contract.Thereupon the Contractor shall set out the Works in accordance with theContract.AS 4000 – 199722 Clause 27: Cleaning up Copyright26.2 Errors in setting outThe Contractor shall rectify every error in the position, level, dimensionsor alignment of any WUC after promptly notifying the Superintendent andunless the Superintendent within 3 days directs otherwise.If the error was caused by incorrect data, survey marks or informationgiven by the Superintendent, the cost incurred by the Contractor inrectifying the error shall be assessed by the Superintendent and added tothe contract sum.26.3 Care of survey marksThe Contractor shall keep in their true positions all survey marks suppliedby the Superintendent.The Contractor shall reinstate any survey mark disturbed, after promptlynotifying the Superintendent and unless the Superintendent within 3 daysdirects otherwise.If the disturbance was caused by the Superintendent or a person referred toin subclause 24.2 other than the Contractor, the cost incurred by theContractor in reinstating the survey mark shall be assessed by theSuperintendent and added to the contract sum.27 Cleaning upThe Contractor shall keep the site and WUC clean and tidy and regularlyremove rubbish and surplus material.Within 14 days after the date of practical completion, the Contractor shallremove temporary works and construction plant. The Superintendent mayextend the time to enable the Contractor to perform remaining obligations.If the Contractor fails to comply with the preceding obligations in thisclause, the Superintendent may direct the Contractor to rectify thenon-compliance and the time for rectification.If:a) the Contractor fails to comply with such a direction; andb) that failure has not been made good within 5 days after theContractor receives written notice from the Superintendent that thePrincipal intends to have the subject work carried out by others,the Principal may have that work so carried out and the Superintendentshall certify the cost incurred as moneys due from the Contractor to thePrincipal. The rights given by this paragraph are additional to any otherrights and remedies.AS 4000 – 1997Copyright Clause 29: Quality 2328 Materials, labour and construction plantExcept where the Contract otherwise provides, the Contractor shall supplyeverything necessary for the proper performance of the Contractor’sobligations and discharge of the Contractor’s liabilities.In respect of any materials, machinery or equipment to be supplied by theContractor in connection with the Contract, the Superintendent may directthe Contractor to:a) supply particulars of the mode and place of manufacture, the source ofsupply, the performance capacities and other related information; andb) arrange reasonable inspection at such place or sources by theSuperintendent, the Principal and persons authorised by the Principal.The Superintendent may give the Contractor a written direction not toremove materials or construction plant from the site. Thereafter theContractor shall not remove them without the Superintendent’s priorwritten approval (which shall not be unreasonably withheld).29 Quality29.1 Quality of material and workUnless otherwise provided the Contractor shall use suitable new materialsand proper and tradesmanlike workmanship.*29.2 Quality assuranceIf the Contract elsewhere requires further quality assurance, the Contractorshall:a) plan, establish and maintain a conforming quality system; andb) ensure that the Superintendent has access to the quality system of theContractor and subcontractors so as to enable monitoring and qualityauditing.Any such quality system shall be used only as an aid to achievingcompliance with the Contract and to document such compliance. Suchsystem shall not discharge the Contractor’s other obligations under theContract.AS 4000 – 199724 Clause 30: Examination and testing Copyright29.3 Defective workIf the Superintendent becomes aware of work done (including materialprovided) by the Contractor which does not comply with the Contract, theSuperintendent shall as soon as practicable give the Contractor writtendetails thereof. If the subject work has not been rectified, theSuperintendent may direct the Contractor to do any one or more of thefollowing (including times for commencement and completion):a) remove the material from the site;b) demolish the work;c) reconstruct, replace or correct the work; andd) not deliver it to the site.If:a) the Contractor fails to comply with such a direction; andb) that failure has not been made good within 8 days after theContractor receives written notice from the Superintendent that thePrincipal intends to have the subject work rectified by others,the Principal may have that work so rectified and the Superintendent shallcertify the cost incurred as moneys due from the Contractor to thePrincipal.29.4 Acceptance of defective workInstead of a direction pursuant to subclause 29.3, the Superintendent maydirect the Contractor that the Principal elects to accept the subject work,whereupon there shall be a deemed variation.29.5 TimingThe Superintendent may give a direction pursuant to this clause at any timebefore the expiry of the last defects liability period.30 Examination and testing30.1 TestsAt any time before the expiry of the last defects liability period, theSuperintendent may direct that any WUC be tested. The Contractor shallgive such assistance and samples and make accessible such parts of WUCas may be directed by the Superintendent.30.2 Covering upThe Superintendent may direct that any part of WUC shall not be coveredup or made inaccessible without the Superintendent’s prior writtendirection.30.3 Who conductsTests shall be conducted as provided elsewhere in the Contract or by theSuperintendent or a person (which may include the Contractor) nominatedby the Superintendent.AS 4000 – 1997Copyright Clause 32: Programming 2530.4 NoticeThe Superintendent or the Contractor (whichever is to conduct the test)shall give reasonable written notice to the other of the date, time and placeof the test. If the other does not attend, the test may nevertheless proceed.30.5 Delay Withoutprejudicetoanyotherright,iftheContractorortheSuperintendent delays in conducting atest, the other, after giving reasonable written notice of intention to do so, may conduct the test.30.6 Completion and resultsOn completion of the tests, the Contractor shall make good WUC so that itfully complies with the Contract.Results of tests shall be promptly made available by each party to the otherand to the Superintendent.30.7 CostsCosts in connection with testing pursuant to this clause shall be borne bythe Principal except where the Contract otherwise provides or the test isconsequent upon, or reveals a failure of the Contractor to comply with theContract (including this clause).31 Working hoursIf the working hours and working days on the site are not stated elsewherein the Contract, they shall be as notified by the Contractor to theSuperintendent before commencement of work on site. They shall not bevaried without the Superintendent’s prior written approval, except when, inthe interests of safety of persons or property, the Contractor finds itnecessary to carry out WUC otherwise, whereupon the Contractor shallgive the Superintendent written notice of those circumstances as early aspossible.32 ProgrammingThe Contractor shall give the Superintendent reasonable advance notice ofwhen the Contractor needs information, materials, documents orinstructions from the Superintendent or the Principal.The Principal and the Superintendent shall not be obliged to give anyinformation, materials, documents or instructions earlier than the Principalor the Superintendent, as the case may be, should reasonably haveanticipated at the date of acceptance of tender.The Superintendent may direct in what order and at what time the variousstages or portions of WUC shall be carried out. If the Contractor canreasonably comply with the direction, the Contractor shall do so. If theContractor cannot reasonably comply, the Contractor shall give theSuperintendent written notice of the reasons.A construction program is a written statement showing the dates by which,or the times within which, the various stages or portions of WUC are to becarried out or completed. It shall be deemed a Contract document.The Superintendent may direct the Contractor to give the Superintendent aconstruction program within the time and in the form directed.The Contractor shall not, without reasonable cause, depart from aconstruction program.AS 4000 – 199726 Clause 33: Suspension CopyrightIf compliance with any such directions under this clause, except thosepursuant to the Contractor’s default, causes the Contractor to incur moreor less cost than otherwise would have been incurred had the Contractornot been given the direction, the difference shall be assessed by theSuperintendent and added to or deducted from the contract sum.33 Suspension33.1 Superintendent’s suspensionThe Superintendent may direct the Contractor to suspend the carrying outof the whole or part of WUC for such time as the Superintendent thinks fit,if the Superintendent is of the opinion that it is necessary:a) because of an act, default or omission of: i)the Superintendent, the Principal or its employees, consultants,agentsorothercontractors(notbeingemployedbytheContractor); orii)the Contractor, a subcontractor or either’s employees or agents; b) for the protection or safety of any person or property; orc) to comply with a court order.33.2 Contractor’s suspensionIf the Contractor wishes to suspend the carrying out of the whole or part ofWUC, otherwise than pursuant to subclause 39.9, the Contractor shallobtain the Superintendent’s prior written approval. The Superintendentmay approve the suspension and may impose conditions of approval.33.3 RecommencementAs soon as the Superintendent becomes aware that the reason for anysuspension no longer exists, the Superintendent shall direct the Contractorto recommence suspended WUC as soon as reasonably practicable. TheContractormay39.9recommenceWUCsuspendedpursuanttosubclause 33.2Superintendent.oratany timeafter reasonable notice to the AS 4000 – 1997Copyright Clause 34: Time and progress 2733.4 CostThe Contractor shall bear the cost of suspension pursuant to paragraph(a)(ii) of subclause 33.1 and subclause 33.2. If the Contractor made theprotection, safety or court order necessary, the Contractor shall bear thecost of suspension pursuant to paragraph (b) or (c) of subclause 33.1. If theContractor otherwise incurs more or less cost than otherwise would havebeen incurred, the difference shall be assessed by the Superintendent andadded to or deducted from the contract sum.34 Time and progress34.1 ProgressThe Contractor shall ensure that WUC reaches practical completion by thedate for practical completion.34.2 Notice of delayA party becoming aware of anything which will probably cause delay toWUC shall promptly give the Superintendent and the other party writtennotice of that cause and the estimated delay.34.3 ClaimThe Contractor shall be entitled to such extension of time for carrying outWUC (including reaching practical completion) as the Superintendentassesses (‘EOT’), if:a) the Contractor is or will be delayed in reaching practical completionby a qualifying cause of delay; andb) the Contractor gives the Superintendent, within 28 days of when theContractor should reasonably have become aware of that causationoccurring, a written claim for an EOT evidencing the facts ofcausation and of the delay to WUC (including extent).If further delay results from a qualifying cause of delay evidenced in aclaim under paragraph (b) of this subclause, the Contractor shall claim anEOT for such delay by promptly giving the Superintendent a written claimevidencing the facts of that delay.34.4 AssessmentWhen both non-qualifying and qualifying causes of delay overlap, theSuperintendent shall apportion the resulting delay to WUC according to therespective causes’ contribution.In assessing each EOT the Superintendent shall disregard questions ofwhether:a) WUC can nevertheless reach practical completion without an EOT; orb) the Contractor can accelerate,but shall have regard to what prevention and mitigation of the delay hasnot been effected by the Contractor.AS 4000 – 199728 Clause 34: Time and progress Copyright34.5 Extension of timeWithin 28 days after receiving the Contractor’s claim for an EOT, theSuperintendent shall give to the Contractor and the Principal a writtendirection evidencing the EOT so assessed. If the Superintendent does notdo so, there shall be a deemed assessment and direction for an EOT asclaimed.Notwithstanding that the Contractor is not entitled to or has not claimed anEOT, the Superintendent may at any time and from time to time beforeissuing the final certificate direct an EOT.34.6 Practical completionThe Contractor shall give the Superintendent at least 14 days writtennotice of the date upon which the Contractor anticipates that practicalcompletion will be reached.When the Contractor is of the opinion that practical completion has beenreached, the Contractor shall in writing request the Superintendent to issuea certificate of practical completion. Within 14 days after receiving therequest, the Superintendent shall give the Contractor and the Principaleither a certificate of practical completion evidencing the date of practicalcompletion or written reasons for not doing so.If the Superintendent is of the opinion that practical completion has beenreached, the Superintendent may issue a certificate of practical completioneven though no request has been made.34.7 Liquidated damagesIf WUC does not reach practical completion by the date for practicalcompletion, the Superintendent shall certify, as due and payable to thePrincipal, liquidated damages in Item 24 for every day after the date forpractical completion to and including the earliest of the date of practicalcompletion or termination of the Contract or the Principal taking WUC outof the hands of the Contractor.If an EOT is directed after the Contractor has paid or the Principal has setoff liquidated damages, the Principal shall forthwith repay to theContractor such of those liquidated damages as represent the days thesubject of the EOT.34.8 Bonus for early practical completionIf the date of practical completion is earlier than the date for practicalcompletion the Superintendent shall certify as due and payable to theContractor the bonus in Item 25(a) for every day after the date of practicalcompletion to and including the date for practical completion.The Contractor hereby waives that part of a bonus exceeding theItem 25(b) amount.34.9 Delay damagesFor every day the subject of an EOT for a compensable cause and forwhich the Contractor gives the Superintendent a claim for delay damagespursuant to subclause 41.1, damages certified by the Superintendent undersubclause 41.3 shall be due and payable to the Contractor.AS 4000 – 1997Copyright Clause 36: Variations 2935 Defects liabilityThe defects liability period stated in Item 27 shall commence on the date ofpractical completion at 4:00 pm.The Contractor shall carry out rectification at times and in a mannercausing as little inconvenience to the occupants or users of the Works as isreasonably possible.As soon as possible after the date of practical completion, the Contractorshall rectify all defects existing at the date of practical completion.During the defects liability period, the Superintendent may give theContractor a direction to rectify a defect which:a) shall identify the defect and the date for completion of itsrectification; andb) may state a date for commencement of the rectification and whetherthere shall be a separate defects liability period therefor (notexceeding that in Item 27, commencing at 4:00 pm on the date therectification is completed and governed by this clause).If the rectification is not commenced or completed by the stated dates, thePrincipal may have the rectification carried out by others but withoutprejudice to any other rights and remedies the Principal may have. Thecost thereby incurred shall be certified by the Superintendent as moneysdue and payable to the Principal.36 Variations36.1 Directing variationsThe Contractor shall not vary WUC except as directed in writing.The Superintendent, before the date of practical completion, may direct theContractor to vary WUC by any one or more of the following which isnevertheless of a character and extent contemplated by, and capable ofbeing carried out under, the provisions of the Contract:a) increase, decrease or omit any part;b) change the character or quality;c) change the levels, lines, positions or dimensions;d) carry out additional work;e) demolish or remove material or work no longer required by thePrincipal.AS 4000 – 199730 Clause 37: Payment Copyright36.2 Proposed variationsThe Superintendent may give the Contractor written notice of a proposedvariation.The Contractor shall as soon as practicable after receiving such notice,notify the Superintendent whether the proposed variation can be effected,together with, if it can be effected, the Contractor’s estimate of the:a) effect on the construction program (including the date for practicalcompletion); andb) cost (including all time-related costs, if any) of the proposed variation.The Superintendent may direct the Contractor to give a detailed quotationfor the proposed variation supported by measurements or other evidence ofcost.The Contractor’s costs for each compliance with this subclause shall becertified by the Superintendent as moneys due to the Contractor.36.3 Variations for convenience of contractorIf the Contractor requests the Superintendent to direct a variation for theconvenience of the Contractor, the Superintendent may do so. Thedirection shall be written and may be conditional. Unless the directionprovides otherwise, the Contractor shall be entitled to neither extra timenor extra money.36.4 PricingThe Superintendent shall, as soon as possible, price each variation usingthe following order of precedence:a) prior agreement;b) applicable rates or prices in the Contract;c) rates or prices in a priced bill of quantities, schedule of rates orschedule of prices, even though not Contract documents, to theextent that it is reasonable to use them; andd) reasonable rates or prices, which shall include a reasonable amountfor profit and overheads,and any deductions shall include a reasonable amount for profit but notoverheads.That price shall be added to or deducted from the contract sum.37 Payment37.1 Progress claimsThe Contractor shall claim payment progressively in accordance withItem 28.An early progress claim shall be deemed to have been made on the date formaking that claim.AS 4000 – 1997Copyright Clause 37: Payment 31Each progress claim shall be given in writing to the Superintendent andshall include details of the value of WUC done and may include details ofother moneys then due to the Contractor pursuant to provisions of theContract.37.2 CertificatesThe Superintendent shall, within 14 days after receiving such a progressclaim, issue to the Principal and the Contractor:a) a progress certificate evidencing the Superintendent’s opinion of themoneys due from the Principal to the Contractor pursuant to theprogress claim and reasons for any difference (‘progresscertificate’); andb) a certificate evidencing the Superintendent’s assessment of retentionmoneys and moneys due from the Contractor to the Principalpursuant to the Contract.If the Contractor does not make a progress claim in accordance withItem 28, the Superintendent may issue the progress certificate with detailsof the calculations and shall issue the certificate in paragraph (b).If the Superintendent does not issue the progress certificate within 14 daysof receiving a progress claim in accordance with subclause 37.1, thatprogress claim shall be deemed to be the relevant progress certificate.The Principal shall within 7 days after receiving both such certificates, orwithin 21 days after the Superintendent receives the progress claim, pay tothe Contractor the balance of the progress certificate after deductingretention moneys and setting off such of the certificate in paragraph (b) asthe Principal elects to set off. If that setting off produces a negati vebalance, the Contractor shall pay that balance to the Principal within 7days of receiving written notice thereof.Neither a progress certificate nor a payment of moneys shall be evidencethat the subject WUC has been carried out satisfactorily. Payment otherthan final payment shall be payment on account only.37.3 Unfixed plant and materialsThe Principal shall not be liable to pay for unfixed plant and materialsunless they are listed in Item 29 and the Contractor:a) provides the additional security in Item 13(e); andb) satisfies the Superintendent that the subject plant and materials havebeen paid for, properly stored and protected, and labelled theproperty of the Principal.Upon payment to the Contractor and the release of any additional securityin paragraph (a), the subject plant and materials shall be the unencumberedproperty of the Principal.37.4 Final payment claim and certificateWithin 28 days after the expiry of the last defects liability period, theContractor shall give the Superintendent a written final payment claimendorsed ‘Final Payment Claim’ being a progress claim together with allother claims whatsoever in connection with the subject matter of theContract.AS 4000 – 199732 Clause 38: Payment of workers and subcontractors CopyrightWithin 42 days after the expiry of the last defects liability period, theSuperintendent shall issue to both the Contractor and the Principal a finalcertificate evidencing the moneys finally due and payable between theContractor and the Principal on any account whatsoever in connectionwith the subject matter of the Contract.Those moneys certified as due and payable shall be paid by the Principalor the Contractor, as the case may be, within 7 days after the debtorreceives the final certificate.The final certificate shall be conclusive evidence of accord andsatisfaction, and in discharge of each party’s obligations in connectionwith the subject matter of the Contract except for:a) fraud or dishonesty relating to WUC or any part thereof or to anymatter dealt with in the final certificate;b) any defect or omission in the Works or any part thereof which wasnot apparent at the end of the last defects liability period, or whichwould not have been disclosed upon reasonable inspection at thetime of the issue of the final certificate;c) any accidental or erroneous inclusion or exclusion of any work orfigures in any computation or an arithmetical error in anycomputation; andd) unresolved issues the subject of any notice of dispute pursuant toclause 42, served before the 7th day after the issue of the finalcertificate.37.5 InterestInterest in Item 30 shall be due and payable after the date of default inpayment.37.6 Other moneys dueThe Principal may elect that moneys due and owing otherwise than inconnection with the subject matter of the Contract also be due to thePrincipal pursuant to the Contract.38 Payment of workers and subcontractors38.1 Workers and subcontractorsThe Contractor shall give in respect of a progress claim, documentaryevidence of the payment of moneys due and payable to:a) workers of the Contractor and of the subcontractors; andb) subcontractors,in respect of WUC the subject of that claim.If the Contractor is unable to give such documentary evidence, theContractor shall give other documentary evidence of the moneys so dueand payable to workers and subcontractors.Documentary evidence, except where the Contract otherwise provides,shall be to the Superintendent’s satisfaction.AS 4000 – 1997Copyright Clause 39: Default or insolvency 3338.2 Withholding paymentSubject to the next paragraph, the Principal may withhold moneys certifieddue and payable in respect of the progress claim until the Contractorcomplies with subclause 38.1.The Principal shall not withhold payment of such moneys in excess of themoneys evidenced pursuant to subclause 38.1 as due and payable toworkers and subcontractors.38.3 Direct paymentBefore final payment, the Principal, if not aware of a relevant relationback day (as defined in the Corporations Law) may pay unpaid moneys thesubject of subclause 38.1 directly to a worker or a subcontractor where:a) permitted by law;b) given a court order in favour of the worker or subcontractor; orc) requested in writing by the Contractor.Such payment and a payment made to a worker or subcontractor incompliance with a legislative requirement shall be deemed to be partsatisfaction of the Principal’s obligation to pay pursuant to subclause 37.2or 37.4, as the case may be.39 Default or insolvency39.1 Preservation of other rightsIf a party breaches (including repudiates) the Contract, nothing in thisclause shall prejudice the right of the other party to recover damages orexercise any other right or remedy.39.2 Contractor’s defaultIf the Contractor commits a substantial breach of the Contract, thePrincipal may, by hand or by certified post, give the Contractor a writtennotice to show cause.Substantial breaches include, but are not limited to:a) failing to: i)ii)iii)provide security;provide evidence of insurance;comply with a direction of the Superintendent pursuant tosubclause 29.3; oruse the materials or standards of work required by the Contract;iv) b) wrongful suspension of work;c) substantial departure from a construction program withoutreasonable cause or the Superintendent’s approval;d) where there is no construction program, failing to proceed with dueexpedition and without delay; andAS 4000 – 199734 Clause 39: Default or insolvency Copyrighte) in respect of clause 38, knowingly providing documentary evidencecontaining an untrue statement.39.3 Principal’s notice to show causeA notice under subclause 39.2 shall state:a) that it is a notice under clause 39 of these General Conditions ofContract;b) the alleged substantial breach;c) that the Contractor is required to show cause in writing why thePrincipal should not exercise a right referred to in subclause 39.4;d) the date and time by which the Contractor must show cause (whichshall not be less than 7 clear days after the notice is received by theContractor); ande) the place at which cause must be shown.39.4 Principal’s rightsIf the Contractor fails to show reasonable cause by the stated date andtime, the Principal may by written notice to the Contractor:a) take out of the Contractor’s hands the whole or part of the workremaining to be completed and suspend payment until it becomesdue and payable pursuant to subclause 39.6; orb) terminate the Contract.39.5 Take outThe Principal shall complete work taken out of the Contractor’s hands andmay:a) use materials, equipment and other things intended for WUC; andb) without payment of compensation to the Contractor:i) take possession of, and use such of the construction plant andother things on or in the vicinity of the site as were used by theContractor; and ii)contract withconsultants,suchof theContractor’ssubcontractorsand as are reasonably required by the Principal to facilitate completion ofWUC.If the Principal takes possession of construction plant or other things, thePrincipal shall maintain them and, subject to subclause 39.6, oncompletion of the work, shall return such of them as are surplus.The Superintendent shall keep records of the cost of completing the work.39.6 Adjustment on completion of work taken outWhen work taken out of the Contractor’s hands has been completed, theSuperintendent shall assess the cost thereby incurred and shall certify asmoneys due and payable accordingly the difference between that cost(showing the calculations therefor) and the amount which would otherwisehave been paid to the Contractor if the work had been completed by theContractor.AS 4000 – 1997Copyright Clause 39: Default or insolvency 35If the Contractor is indebted to the Principal, the Principal may retainconstruction plant or other things taken under subclause 39.5 until the debtis satisfied. If after reasonable notice, the Contractor fails to pay the debt,the Principal may sell the construction plant or other things and apply theproceeds to the satisfaction of the debt and the costs of sale. Any excessshall be paid to the Contractor.39.7 Principal’s defaultIf the Principal commits a substantial breach of the Contract, theContractor may, by hand or by certified post, give the Principal a writtennotice to show cause.Substantial breaches include, but are not limited to:a) failing to:i) provide security; ii)iii)produce evidence of insurance;rectify inadequate Contractor’s possession of the site if that failurecontinues for longer than the time stated in Item 31; ormake a payment due and payable pursuant to the Contract; andiv)b)the Superintendent not giving a certificate of practical completion orreasons as referred to in subclause 34.6. 39.8 Contractor’s notice to show causeA notice given under subclause 39.7 shall state:a) that it is a notice under clause 39 of these General Conditionsof Contract;b) the alleged substantial breach;c) that the Principal is required to show cause in writing why theContractor should not exercise a right referred to in subclause 39.9;d) the date and time by which the Principal must show cause(which shall not be less than 7 clear days after the notice is receivedby the Principal); ande) the place at which cause must be shown.39.9 Contractor’s rightsIf the Principal fails to show reasonable cause by the stated date and time,the Contractor may, by written notice to the Principal, suspend the wholeor any part of WUC.The Contractor shall remove the suspension if the Principal remedies thebreach.The Contractor may, by written notice to the Principal, terminate theContract, if within 28 days of the date of suspension under this subclause,the Principal fails:a) to remedy the breach; orb) if the breach is not capable of remedy, to make other arrangementsto the reasonable satisfaction of the Contractor.AS 4000 – 199736 Clause 39: Default or insolvency CopyrightDamages suffered by the Contractor by reason of the suspension shall beassessed by the Superintendent, who shall certify them as moneys due andpayable to the Contractor.39.10 TerminationIf the Contract is terminated pursuant to subclause 39.4(b) or 39.9, theparties’ remedies, rights and liabilities shall be the same as they wouldhave been under the law governing the Contract had the defaulting partyrepudiated the Contract and the other party elected to treat the Contract asat an end and recover damages.39.11 InsolvencyIf:a) a party informs the other in writing, or creditors generally, that the partyis insolvent or is financially unable to proceed with the Contract;b) execution is levied against a party by a creditor;c) a party is an individual person or a partnership including anindividual person, and if that person: i)ii)commits an act of bankruptcy;has a bankruptcy petition presented against him or her or presentshis or her own petition;is made bankrupt;makes a proposal for a scheme of arrangement or acomposition; oriii)iv) v) has a deed of assignment or deed of arrangement made, accepts acomposition, is required to present a debtor’s petition, or has asequestration order made, under Part X of the Bankruptcy Act1966 (Cwlth) or like provision under the law governing theContract; ord) in relation to a party being a corporation:i) notice is given of a meeting of creditors with a view to thecorporation entering a deed of company arrangement; ii)iii)iv)it enters a deed of company arrangement with creditors;a controller or administrator is appointed;an application is made to a court for its winding up and not stayedwithin 14 days;a winding up order is made in respect of it;it resolves by special resolution that it be wound up voluntarily(other than for a member’s voluntary winding up); ora mortgagee of any of its property takes possession of thatproperty,v)vi)vii) then, where the other party is:A) the Principal, the Principal may, without giving a notice toshow cause, exercise the right under subclause 39.4(a); orB) the Contractor, the Contractor may, without giving a noticeto show cause, exercise the right under subclause 39.9.AS 4000 – 1997Copyright Clause 41: Notification of claims 37The rights and remedies given by this subclause are additional to any otherrights and remedies. They may be exercised notwithstanding that there hasbeen no breach of Contract.40 Termination by frustrationIf the Contract is frustrated:a) the Superintendent shall issue a progress certificate for WUCcarried out to the date of frustration, evidencing the amountwhich would have been payable had the Contract not beenfrustrated and had the Contractor been entitled to and made aprogress claim on the date of frustration;b) the Principal shall pay the Contractor: i)the amount due to the Contractor evidenced by all unpaidcertificates;ii)the cost of materials and equipment reasonably ordered bythe Contractor for WUC and which the Contractor is liableto accept, but only if they will become theproperty upon payment; andthe costs reasonably incurred:Principal’siii) A) removing temporary works and construction plant;B) returning to their place of engagement the Contractor,subcontractors and their respective employees engaged inWUC at the date of frustration; andC) by the Contractor in expectation of completing WUC andnot included in any other payment; andc) each party shall promptly release and return all security provided bythe other.41 Notification of claims41.1 Communication of claimsThe prescribed notice is a written notice of the general basis and quantumof the claim.As soon as practicable after a party becomes aware of any claim inconnection with the subject matter of the Contract, that party shall give tothe other party and to the Superintendent the prescribed notice or a noticeof dispute under subclause 42.1.This subclause and subclause 41.3 shall not apply to any claim, including aclaim for payment (except for claims which would, other than for thissubclause, have been included in the final payment claim), thecommunication of which is required by another provision of the Contract.AS 4000 – 199738 Clause 42: Dispute resolution Copyright41.2 Liability for failure to communicateThe failure of a party to comply with the provisions of subclause 41.1 or tocommunicate a claim in accordance with the relevant provision of theContract shall, inter alia, entitle the other party to damages for breach ofContract but shall neither bar nor invalidate the claim.41.3 Superintendent’s decisionIf within 28 days of giving the prescribed notice the party giving it doesnot notify the other party and the Superintendent of particulars of theclaim, the prescribed notice shall be deemed to be the claim.Within 56 days of receipt of the prescribed notice the Superintendent shallassess the claim and notify the parties in writing of the decision. Unless aparty within a further 28 days of such notification gives a notice of disputeunder subclause 42.1 which includes such decision, the Superintendentshall certify the amount of that assessment to be moneys then due andpayable.42 Dispute resolution42.1 Notice of disputeIf a difference or dispute (together called a ‘dispute’) between the partiesarises in connection with the subject matter of the Contract, including adispute concerning:a) a Superintendent’s direction; orb) a claim: i)ii)iii)in tort;under statute;for restitution based on unjust enrichment or other quantum meruit;orfor rectification or frustration,iv) or like claim available under the law governing the Contract,then either party shall, by hand or by certified mail, give the other and theSuperintendent a written notice of dispute adequately identifying andproviding details of the dispute.Notwithstanding the existence of a dispute, the parties shall, subject toclauses 39 and 40 and subclause 42.4, continue to perform the Contract.42.2 ConferenceWithin 14 days after receiving a notice of dispute, the parties shall conferat least once to resolve the dispute or to agree on methods of doing so. Atevery such conference each party shall be represented by a person havingauthority to agree to such resolution or methods. All aspects of every suchconference except the fact of occurrence shall be privileged.If the dispute has not been resolved within 28 days of service o f the noticeof dispute, that dispute shall be and is hereby referred to arbitration.AS 4000 – 1997Copyright Clause 43: Waiver of conditions 3942.3 ArbitrationIf within a further 14 days the parties have not agreed upon an arbitrator,the arbitrator shall be nominated by the person in Item 32(a). Thearbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the rules in Item 32(b).42.4 Summary reliefNothing herein shall prejudice the right of a party to institute proceedingsto enforce payment due under the Contract or to seek injunctive or urgentdeclaratory relief.43 Waiver of conditionsExcept as provided at law or in equity or elsewhere in the Contract, noneof the provisions of the Contract shall be varied, waived, discharged orreleased, except with the prior written consent of the parties.40This page has been left blankPart AAnnexure to theAustralian Standard General Conditions of ContractAS 4000 – 1997Copyright 41This Annexure shall be completed and issued as part of the tenderdocuments and, subject to any amendments to be incorporated intothe Contract, is to be attached to the General Conditions of Contractand shall be read as part of the Contract.Item1 Principal(clause 1)Brewarrina Shire Council……………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………..ABN 22 664 205 362…………………………………………………………………………….ACN N/A …………………………………………………………………………………………..2 Principal’s address 57 Bathurst Street, Brewarrina, NSW 2839 ………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Contractor(clause 1)………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..ABN ………………………………………………………………………………………………..ACN ……………………………………………4 Contractor’s address ………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..5 Superintendent(clause 1)Transport Manager ……………………………………………………………………….ACN N/A …………………………………………………………………………………………..6 Superintendent’s address 57 Bathurst Street, Brewarrina, NSW 2839 ………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..† 7 a) Date for practical completion(clause 1)OR20 November 2019 ………………………………………………………………………b) Period of time for practicalcompletion(clause 1)………………………………………………………………………………………………..8 Governing law(page 5, clause 1(h))………………………………………………………………………………………………..If nothing stated, that of the jurisdiction where the site is located† If applicable, delete and instead complete equivalent Item in the separable portions section of the Annexure Part APart AAS 4000 – 199742 Copyright9 a) Currency(page 5, clause 1(g))………………………………………………………………………………………………..If nothing stated, that of the jurisdiction where the site is locatedb) Place for payments(page 5, clause 1(g))………………………………………………………………………………………………..If nothing stated, the Principal’s addressc) Place of business of bank(page 3, clause 1(d))………………………………………………………………………………………………..If nothing stated, the place nearest to where the site is located10 Bills of quantities(subclause 2.2)a) Alternative applying(subclause 2.2)………………………………………………………………………………………………..If nothing stated, Alternative 1 appliesb) If Alternative 2 applies,is the bill of quantitiesto be priced?(subclause 2.2)No/Yes (delete one)If neither deleted, the bill of quantities shall not be pricedc) Lodgement time(subclause 2.3(b))………………………………………………………………………………………………..If nothing stated, 28 days after date of acceptance of tender11 Quantities in schedule of rates,limits of accuracy(subclause 2.5(b))Upper Limit N/A…………………………………………………………………………Lower Limit N/A ………………………………………………………………………..12 Provisional sum,percentage for profit andattendance (clause 3)N/A %† 13 Contractor’s securitya) Form(clause 5)Retention Money………………………………………………………………………….b) Amount or maximumpercentage of contract sum(clause 5)………………………………………………………………………………………………..If nothing stated, 5% of the contract sumc) If retention moneys, percentageof each progress certificate(clause 5 and subclause 37.2)………………………………………………………………………………………………..If nothing stated, 10%, until the limit in Item 13(b)d) Time for provision (except forretention moneys)(clause 5)………………………………………………………………………………………………..If nothing stated, within 28 days after date of acceptance of tendere) Additional security for unfixedplant and materials(subclauses 5.4 and 37.3)………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………….. $ ………………………………………† If applicable, delete and instead complete equivalent Item in the separable portions section of the Annexure Part APart AAS 4000 – 1997Copyright 43f) Contractor’s security uponcertificate of practicalcompletion is reduced by(subclause 5.4)…………………………………….% of amount heldIf nothing stated, 50% of amount held† 14 Principal’s securitya) Form(clause 5)………………………………………………………………………………………………..b) Amount or maximumpercentage of contract sum(clause 5)………………………………………………………………………………………………..If nothing stated, nilc) Time for provision(clause 5)………………………………………………………………………………………………..If nothing stated, within 28 days after date of acceptance of tenderd) Principal’s security uponcertificate of practicalcompletion is reduced by(subclause 5.4)…………………………………….% of amount heldIf nothing stated, 50% of amount held15 Principal-supplieddocuments(subclause 8.2)Document No. of copies1 2019BSC-02 Contract Document 12 Contract Drawings 13 ………………………………………………………………………………………………4 ………………………………………………………………………………………………5 ………………………………………………………………………………………………6 ………………………………………………………………………………………………If nothing stated, 5 copies of the drawings, specification, bill of quantities orschedule of rates (if any)16 Time for Superintendent’sdirection about documents(subclause 8.3)…………………………………….daysIf nothing stated, 14 days17 Subcontract work requiringapproval(subclause 9.2)N/A …………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..† If applicable, delete and instead complete equivalent Item in the separable portions section of the Annexure Part APart AAS 4000 – 199744 Copyright18 Novation(subclause 9.4)Subcontractor Particular part of WUCN/A …………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..Selected subcontractor Particular part of WUCN/A …………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..19 Legislative requirementsa) Those excepted(subclause 11.1)N/A …………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..b) Identified WUC(subclause 11.2(a)(ii))N/A …………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..20 Insurance of the Works(clause 16)a) Alternative applying N/A …………………………………………………………………………………………..If nothing stated, Alternative 1 appliesIf Alternative 1 appliesb) Provision for demolition andremoval of debris………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………OR………………..% of the contract sumc) Provision for consultants’ fees ………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..OR………………..% of the contract sumd) Value of materials or things tobe supplied by the Principal………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..e) Additional amount orpercentage………………………………………………………………………………………………..OR………………..% of the total of paragraphs(a) to (d) in clause 16Part AAS 4000 – 1997Copyright 4521 Public liability insurance(clause 17)a) Alternative applying ………………………………………………………………………………………………..If nothing stated, Alternative 1 appliesIf Alternative 1 appliesb) Amount per occurrence shallbe not less than………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..$10,000,000.00 ……………….If nothing stated, then not less than the contract sum22 Time for giving possession(subclause 24.1)within…………… days of date of acceptance of tenderIf nothing stated, 14 days23 Qualifying causes of delayCauses of delay for whichEOTs will not be granted(page 3, paragraph (b)(iii) ofclause 1 and subclause 34.3)N/A …………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..† 24 Liquidated damages, rate(subclause 34.7)………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………per day $1000.00 …………… per day† 25 Bonus for early practicalcompletion(subclause 34.8)a) Rate N/A……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………per day $ ……………………… per dayb) Limit N/A……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………. $………………………………………OR…………………………………………. % of contract sumIf nothing stated, there is no waiver† 26 Delay damages,other compensable causes(page 1, clause 1 andsubclause 34.9)………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..† If applicable, delete and instead complete equivalent Item in the separable portions section of the Annexure Part APart AAS 4000 – 199746 Copyright27 Defects liability period(clause 35)………………………………………………………………………………………………..If nothing stated, 12 months28 Progress Claims(subclause 37.1)a) Times for progress claims Within five (5) business ………………………………………………………………..completed to the final …………………………………………………………………..day of each month for WUCday of that monthORb) Stages of WUC for progressclaims………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..29 Unfixed plant and materials forwhich payment claims may bemade(subclause 37.3)N/A…………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..30 Interest rate on overduepayments(subclause 37.5)………………………………………………….% per annumIf nothing stated, 18% per annum31 Time for Principal to rectifyinadequate possession(subclause 39.7)………………………………………………….daysIf nothing stated, 14 days32 Arbitration(subclause 42.3)a) Person to nominate anarbitrator………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..If no-one stated, the President of the Institute of Arbitrators &A3 Mediators AustraliaPart AAS 4000 – 1997Copyright 47b) Rules for arbitration ………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..If nothing stated:a) rules 5-18 of the Rules of The Institute of Arbitrators, Australiafor the Conduct of Commercial Arbitrations;ORb) if one or more of the parties are nationals of and habituallyresident in, incorporated in, or where the central managementand control is exercised in, different countries as between theparties, then the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules shall apply andthe appointing authority shall be the person provided in Item32(c)c) Appointing Authority underUNCITRAL Arbitration Rules………………………………………………………………………………………………..If no-one stated, the President of the Institute of Arbitrators &Mediators AustraliaA3Part A ■ This section should only be completed if the Contractprovides for separable portions.Separable Portions ■ Complete a separate page for each separable portion whichshould be numbered appropriately. Any balance of the Worksshould also be a separable portion.48 CopyrightSeparable portion(clause 1)N/A …………………………………………………………………………………………..Description of separable portion(clause 1)………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..Item7 a) Date for practical completion(clause 1)………………………………………………………………………………………………..OR b)Period of time forpractical completion (clause 1)………………………………………………………………………………………………..13 Contractor’s securitya) Form(clause 5)………………………………………………………………………………………………..b) Amount or maximumpercentage value of thisseparable portion(clause 5)………………………………………………………………………………………………..If nothing stated, 5% of value of this separable portionc) If retention moneys, percentageof each progress certificateapplicable to this separableportion(clause 5 and subclause 37.2)…………………………………………………………………………………… %If nothing stated, 10%, until the limit in Item 13(b)d) Time for provision (except forretention moneys)(clause 5)………………………………………………………………………………………………..If nothing stated, within 28 days after date of acceptance of tendere) Additional security for unfixedplant and materials(subclauses 5.4 and 37.3)………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………….$ ………………………………..f) Contractor’s security uponcertificate of practicalcompletion is reduced by(subclause 5.4)……………………………………………………….% of amount heldIf nothing stated, 50% of amount heldSeparable portions Part AAS 4000 – 1997Copyright 4914 Principal’s securitya) Form(clause 5)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….b) Amount or maximumpercentage of value of thisseparable portion(clause 5)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….If nothing stated, nilc) Time for provision(clause 5)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….If nothing stated, within 28 days after date of acceptance of tenderd) Principal’s security uponcertificate of practicalcompletion is reduced by(subclause 5.4)………………………………………………………% of amount heldIf nothing stated, 50% of amount held24 Liquidated damages, rate(subclause 34.7)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………. per day $…………………………………per day25 Bonus for early practicalcompletion(subclause 34.8)a) Rate ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………. per day $…………………………………per dayb) Limit ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………… $…………………………………………….OR………………………………………..% of value of separable portionIf nothing stated, there is no waiver26 Delay damages,other compensable causes(page 1, clause 1 andsubclause 34.9)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Part BAnnexure to theAustralian Standard General Conditions of ContractAS 4000 – 199750 CopyrightDeletions, amendments and additions1 The following clauses have been deleted from the General Conditions in AS 4000 – 1997………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2 The following clauses have been amended and differ from the corresponding clauses in AS 4000 –1997………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 The following clauses have been added to those of AS 4000 – 1997………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Part CThis form may also be used where the Principal isrequired to provide an unconditional undertaking, by Annexure to thesubstituting Principal for Contractor and vice versa, Australian Standard General Conditions of Contractwherever occurring AS 4000 – 1997Copyright 51Approved form of unconditional undertaking(clause 1 – security)At the request of ……………………………………………………………….. (‘the Contractor’) and in considerationof ………………………………………………………………… (‘the Principal’) accepting this undertaking in respectof the Contract for………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………… (`the financial institution’) unconditionally undertakes to pay ondemand any sum or sums which may from time to time be demanded by the Principal to a maximumaggregate sum of ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………….($ …………………………………………)The undertaking is to continue until notification has been received from the Principal that the sum is nolonger required by the Principal or until this undertaking is returned to the financial institution or untilpayment to the Principal by the financial institution of the whole of the sum or such part as the Principalmay require.Should the financial institution be notified in writing, purporting to be signed by ………………………………………………………………………………………………..for and on behalf of the Principal that the Principal desirespayment to be made of the whole or any part or parts of the sum, it is unconditionally agreed that thefinancial institution will make the payment or payments to the Principal forthwith without reference to theContractor and notwithstanding any notice given by the Contractor not to pay same.Provided always that the financial institution may at any time without being required so to do pay to thePrincipal the sum of ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….($ …………………………………………)less any amount or amounts it may previously have paid under this undertaking or such lesser sum as maybe required and specified by the Principal and thereupon the liability of the financial institution hereundershall immediately cease.Dated at…………………………………….this……………………………..day of……………………….. ………..19 ………..52This page has been left blankIndexReferences to Items are to Items in Annexure Part A AS 4000 – 1997Clause ClauseCopyright 53Acceleration………………………………………………………. 32, 34.4(b)Acceptance (see Approval)Acceptance of tenderdate of, defined …………………………………………………………1formal instrument of agreement…………………………………..6security – time for……………………….. 5.1, Items 13(d), 14(d)Access (see also possession of Site)during defects liability period ……………………………………35for Principal and others………………………………………….24.2for testing…………………………………………………………….30.1Accident (see also Insurance, Urgent protection and Protectionof persons and property)reinstatement of damage ………………………………………..14.2to employees…………………………………………………………..18to third parties……………………………………………………15, 17to WUC14, 16Actionsarbitration ………………………………………………………………42indemnification of Contractor……………………… 10, 15.1, 17indemnification of Principal ………………….. 10, 12, 15.1, 17Acts, (of Parliament) (see Legislative requirements)Additions and/or deductionsadjustment generally……………………………………………….2.1care of survey marks……………………………………………..26.3changes in legislative requirements …………………………11.2contract sum definition, excluded in …………………………….1direction on programming…………………………………………32discrepancies in documents………………………………………8.1error in setting out…………………………………………………26.2generally ……………………………………………………………….2.1legislative requirements …………………………………………11.2minerals, fossils and relics ……………………………………..24.3order of work ………………………………………………………….32pricing variations generally…………………………………….36.4programming ………………………………………………………….32provisional sums……………………………………………………….3suspension …………………………………………………………..33.4Address for service (see also Service) ………………………………….7change of …………………………………………………………………7Contractor……………………………………………………..7, Item 4Principal………………………………………………………..7, Item 2Superintendent……………………………………………….7, Item 6Adjustment (for)actual quantities ……………………………………………………..2.4bonus ……………………………………………………………….34.8cost of suspension…………………………………………………33.4cost of tests ………………………………………………………….30.7defective material and work……………………………………29.3delay damages………………………………………………………34.9directions on order of work……………………………………….32errors in documents…………………………………………………8.1errors in setting out ……………………………………………….26.2fees and charges……………………………………………………11.2interest ……………………………………………………………….37.6liquidated damages ……………………………………………….34.7minerals, fossils and relics ……………………………………..24.3omitted items …………………………………………………………2.4on completion of work taken out of thehands of the Contractor………………………………39.6pricing ……………………………………………………………….36.4protection of people and property ………………………………12provisional sums……………………………………………………….3quantities……………………………………………………………….2.5set-offs by the Principal …………………………………37.2, 37.6urgent protection……………………………………………………..13AgreementContract in absence of formal instrument ……………………..6formal instrument of ………………………………………………….6interpretation of ………………………………………………….1, 8.1rectification when dispute………………………………………42.1Alignments (see Survey mark)Alternative clauses………………………………………………. 2.2, 16, 17Ambiguity in documents………………………………………………….8.1Appliances (see Construction plant)Approvaleffect of certificates ………………………………………………37.2examination and testing ……………………………………………30extension of time…………………………………………..34.4, 34.5of defective material or work ………………………………….29.4of documents………………………………………………………….8.3of form of security …………………………………………………….1of insurance policies …………………………………………..16, 17of media releases…………………………………………………….8.6of municipal and statutory authorities(see Legislative requirement)of subcontracting ……………………………………………………9.2of variations of convenience …………………………………..36.3to suspension by Contractor……………………………………33.2working days…………………………………………………………..31working hours…………………………………………………………31Approved form of unconditional undertakingsecurity ……………………………………………………………………1form of …………………………………………….. Annexure Part CArbitrationagreement to arbitrate ……………………………………………42.2ambit of42.1nomination of arbitrator …………………………42.3, Item 32(a)rules of ……………………………………………… 42.3, Item 32(b)Assessment (see Superintendent, assessments by)Assignmentof Contract…………………………………………………………….9.1of subcontract …………………………………………………… 9.2(a)by subcontractor………………………………………………… 9.2(b)Asterisk clauses ……………………………………………………..8.6, 29.2IndexAS 4000 – 1997 References to Items are to Items in Annexure Part AClause Clause54 CopyrightAustralasian Dispute Centre…………………………… Items 32(a), (c)Authorisation (see Direction)Awards (see Legislative requirements)Bank guarantee (see Unconditional undertaking)Bank — place of business…………………………….1, Item 9(c)Bankruptcyof Contractor………………………………………………………39.11of Principal ………………………………………………………..39.11Basis of payment…………………………………………………………….2.1Bench mark (see Survey mark)Bill of quantities …………………………………………………………….2.2alternative applying ………………………………..2.2, Item 10(a)definition of ……………………………………………………………..1errors in2.5lodgement ………………………………………………………… 2.3(b)no payment until lodged …………………………………….. 2.3(c)not part of Contract……………………………….. 2.2, Item 10(b)omission of items in………………………………………………..2.5priced and extended …………………………………………… 2.3(a)pricing, errors in …………………………………………………….2.3purpose of ……………………………………………………………..2.2quantities in …………………………………………………………..2.4time for lodgment ……………………………… 2.3(b), Item 10(c)to be priced ………………………………………….. 2.2, Item 10(b)valuation of variation by…………………………………… 36.4(c)Bonusfor early practical completion …………………34.8, Item 25(a)limit of ……………………………………………… 34.8, Item 25(b)rate of ……………………………………………….34.8, Item 25(a)waiver of part of bonus ………………………… 34.8, Item 25(b)where separable portions……………………………………….. 4(c)Breach of Contractclaims for……………………………………………………………….41default of the Contractor………………………………………..39.2default of the Principal…………………………………………..39.7liquidated damages ……………………………………………….34.7preservation of other rights …………………………………….39.1substantial breaches ………………………………………39.2, 39.7By-laws (see Legislative requirements)Calendar days ……………………………………………………………… 1(a)Care of WUCcleaning up……………………………………………………………..27Contractor’s obligations for ……………………………………14.1excepted risks ………………………………………………………14.3generally ……………………………………………………………..14.1reinstatement of loss or damage………………………………14.2urgent protection of………………………………………………………….13Certificate(s) (see also Direction and Payment)effect of37.2final certificate……………………………………………………..37.4of cost to complete on default by Contractor …………….39.6of municipal and statutory authorities(see Legislative requirements)practical completion………………………………………………34.6progress certificate………………………………………………..37.2Certificate of Practical Completiondefined ……………………………………………………………………1issue of ……………………………………………………………….34.6meaning of…………………………………………………………..34.6non-issue of …………………………………………………………34.6request for……………………………………………………………34.6Claims (see also Adjustment)arbitration of ………………………………………………………..42.3compensation to third party……………………………………….12failure to notify, effect …………………………………………..41.2for damages …………………………………………………41.1, 42.1for extension of time for practicalcompletion …………………………………………………………..34.3for final payment…………………………………………………..37.4for progress payment ………………………………..37.1, Item 28indemnity by Contractor …………………………………..10, 15.1indemnity by Principal……………………………………..10, 15.2notice of dispute…………………………………… 41.1, 41.3, 42.1notice of potential claims oninsurance policies ……………………………………..19.4notification of …………………………………………………………41settlement of claims under policyof insurance ……………………………………………..19.5settlement of disputes……………………………………………….42Superintendent’s decision on ………………………………….41.3valuation of………………………………………………….37.2, 41.3Clause headings — effect ……………………………………………… 1(c)Cleaning up…………………………………………………………………….27Commencement of WUCgenerally …………………………………………….. 16, 17, 18, 19.1insurance, proof of ………………………………………………..19.1possession of site ………………………………………………….24.1production of policies before ………………………………….19.1Communications between parties……………………………………. 1(e)Compensable causedefined ……………………………………………………………………1others listed……………………………………………………..Item 26Completionby Principal on default………………………….. 39.4, 39.5, 39.6final certificate……………………………………………………..37.4practical (see Practical completion)Compliancewith legislative requirements ………………………………….11.1with Superintendent’s interpretation ………………………….8.1Concurrent delay…………………………………………………………..34.4IndexReferences to Items are to Items in Annexure Part A AS 4000 – 1997Clause ClauseCopyright 55Conditions, waiver of……………………………………………………….43Confidential informationagreement as to ………………………………………………………8.5generally ……………………………………………………………….8.5Construction of Contract………………………………………1, 8.1Construction plantcare of ……………………………………………………………….14.1Contractor to supply…………………………………………………………28defined ……………………………………………………………………1insurance of ……………………………………………………………16not to be removed ……………………………………………………28removal of………………………………………………… 27, 39.6, 40use by Principal ……………………………………………39.5, 39.6WUC includes…………………………………………………………..1Construction programdefined ……………………………………………………………………1departure from ………………………………………………………..32direction as to …………………………………………………………32failing to adhere to…………………………………………… 39.2(d)meaning of……………………………………………………………..32Consultant feesin Contract works policy…………………………..16, Item 20(c)Contingency sum (see Provisional sum)Contractassignment …………………………………………………………….9.1breach of (see Breach of Contract)construction of ………………………………………………………….1defined ……………………………………………………………………1disputes under…………………………………………………………42documents………………………………………………………………..8evidence of……………………………………………………………….6formal instrument of ………………………………………………….6frustration of …………………………………………………..40, 42.1governing law of……………………………………….. 1(h), Item 8interpretation of ………………………………………………………..1nature of…………………………………………………………………..2proper law of…………………………………………….. 1(h), Item 8rectification of………………………………………………………42.1subcontracting………………………………………………………..9.2termination — effect of………………………………………..39.10termination ofby Principal…………………………………………… 34.4, 34.11by Contractor ………………………………………… 34.9, 34.11work under the (WUC) ………………………………………………1Contract documents …………………………………………………………..8ambiguities in ………………………………………………………..8.1construction of ……………………………………………………….8.1discrepancies in………………………………………………………8.1inconsistencies in……………………………………………………8.1interpretation of ……………………………………………………..8.1Contract sumdefined ……………………………………………………………………1insurance of WUC ……………………………………………… 16(a)Contract works insuranceamount of cover of………………………………………16, Item 20Contractor controlled ……………………………………………….16 Alt 1exclusions in …………………………………………………………..16in joint names………………………………………………………….16length of cover ………………………………………………………..16policy ………………………………………………………………….16Principal controlled………………………………………….16 Alt 2Contractorappointment of representative……………………………………22default by…………………………………………………………….34.2defined ……………………………………………………………………1named …………………………………………………………….Item 3rights of34.9, 34.11security by …………………………………………………..5, Item 13service on…………………………………………………………………7to insure ……………………………………………… 16 Alt 1, 17, 18use of site by………………………………………………………..24.1Contractor-supplied documentsapproval of……………………………………………………….. 8.3(b)availability of…………………………………………………………8.4checking of ………………………………………………………. 8.3(a)copies of ……………………………………………………………….8.3rejection of……………………………………………………….. 8.3(c)responsibility for…………………………………………………….8.3submission of…………………………………………………………8.3suitability of……………………………………………………… 8.3(c)supply of ……………………………………………………………….8.3Contractor’s all risk insurance(see Contract works insurance)Contractor’s employeesaccident or injury …………………………………………………….18control of ……………………………………………………………….23insurance of ……………………………………………………………18payment of……………………………………………………………..38removal of, from site………………………………………………..23Contractor’s representative ……………………………………………….22Contractor’s responsibility (see also Contractor and Care ofWUC)for employees (see Contractor’s employees)for payment of workers and subcontractors …………………38for selected subcontractors……………………………………….9.5for subcontractors …………………………………………………..9.5to carry out WUC……………………………………………………2.1Contributory negligenceindemnity as to……………………………………………………..15.1reduction of liability for…………………………………14.2, 15.1Copyright (see Intellectual property right)Corporation (also see Person) ………………………………….. 1(a), 5.6IndexAS 4000 – 1997 References to Items are to Items in Annexure Part AClause Clause56 CopyrightCorporations Law …………………………………………………..5.6, 38.3Cost(s) (see also Adjustment)added to contract sum …………………………… 24.3, 26.2, 26.3completion of work taken out ofthe hands of the Contractor…………………………………….39.6complying with legislative requirements ………………….11.2examination and testing …………………………………………30.7latent conditions……………………………………………………25.3protection of person, etc……………………………………………12provisional sums……………………………………………………….3reinstatement………………………………………………………..14.2set-offs by Principal………………………………………………37.6setting out ……………………………………………………………26.3urgent protection……………………………………………………..13variations …………………………………………………………….36.4Covering up of WUC…………………………………………………….30.2Cross liability clause……………………………………………………..19.6Currency ……………………………………………………….1(g), Item 9(a)Damage (see also care of the Works and Insurance)prevention of…………………………………………………………..12protection of property, etc…………………………………………12reinstatement of ……………………………………………………14.2to persons and property other than WUC………………….15.1to WUC14.1urgent protection……………………………………………………..13Damages (see also Adjustment and Claims)for delay by Contractor……………………………..34.7, Item 24for delay due to compensable cause…………………………34.9liquidated……………………………………………….. 34.7, Item 24on termination of the Contract ………………………………39.10Datefor practical completion………………….. 1, Item 7, 34.7, 34.8of acceptance of tender ………………………………………………1of practical completion ……………………… 1, 34.6, 34.7, 34.8Date of acceptance of tenderdefined ……………………………………………………………………1Date for practical completiondefined …………………………………………………………1, Item 7effect of proposed variation on ………………………….. 36.2(a)period of time for……………………………………………1, Item 7Date of practical completiondefined ……………………………………………………………………1Daysmean calendar days………………………………………………. 1(a)working………………………………………………………………….31Daywork (see Pricing)Debt due to the Principal………………………. 12, 13, 27, 29.3, 34.7,35, 37.6, 39.6Decision (see also Direction)Deed of guarantee, undertaking and substitutiondefined ……………………………………………………………………1provision of……………………………………………………………5.6requirement for ………………………………………………………5.6Deed of novation…………………………………………………………….9.4Deemed variationas to acceptance of defective work…………………………..29.4for latent condition………………………………………………..25.3omission in bill or schedule of rates…………………………..2.4reinstatement of damage ………………………………………..14.2Default by PrincipalContractor’s rights on ……………………………………………39.9Contractor’s show cause notice……………………………….39.8generally ……………………………………………………………..39.7in making due payment…………………………………….. 39.7(a)in providing evidence of insurance …………………….. 39.7(a)in providing security ………………………………………… 39.7(a)in rectifying inadequate possession………….39.7(a), Item 31in Superintendent not issuingcertificate of practical completion…………… 39.7(b)on termination…………………………………………………….39.10rights of the Contractor …………………………. 39.7, 39.8, 39.9where to show cause on …………………………………39.7, 39.8Default by the Contractor……………………………………….39.2, 39.3adjustment of costs on……………………………………………39.6assessment of cost to complete on……………………………39.6failing to comply with a direction of theSuperintendent…………………………………….. 39.2(a)failing to proceed with due expeditionand without delay ………………………………… 39.2(d)failing to provide evidence of insurance ……………… 39.2(a)failing to use materials or standards ofworkmanship ………………………………………. 39.2(a)in providing documentary evidence ……………………. 39.2(e)in providing security ………………………………………… 39.2(a)may use plant and materials on ……………………………….39.5on termination…………………………………………………….39.10possession of plant and materials…………………………….39.5procedure on ……………………….. 39.2, 39.3, 39.4, 39.5, 39.6records of cost to complete …………………………………….39.5retention of plant and materials……………………………….39.6show cause notice to ……………………………………………..39.3substantial breach by……………………………………………..39.2substantial departure from constructionprogram ……………………………………………… 39.2(c)suspension of payment on………………………………………39.4when the Principal takes workout of hands of Contractor ………………….39.5, 39.6Default of subcontractor ………………………………………………….9.5Default or insolvencyby Contractor ……………………………………………..39.2, 39.11by Principal……………………………………………….. 39.7, 39.11generally ………………………………………………………………..39preservation of other rights …………………………………….39.1substantial breaches ………………………………………39.2, 39.7show cause notices………………………………………..39.3, 39.8IndexReferences to Items are to Items in Annexure Part A AS 4000 – 1997Clause ClauseCopyright 57Defective workacceptance of ……………………………………………………….29.4correction of…………………………………………………………29.3cost of rectification ……………………………………………….29.3delivery of……………………………………………………………29.3demolition of ……………………………………………………….29.3examination and testing ……………………………………………30generally ……………………………………………………………..29.3includes material…………………………………………………..29.3quality assurance…………………………………………………..29.2reimbursement of………………………………………………….29.3removal of……………………………………………………………29.3replacement of ……………………………………………………..29.3time of notice of……………………………………………………29.5Defectscosts of rectification…………………………………………29.3, 35defined ……………………………………………………………………1direction to rectify……………………………………………………35examination and testing for……………………………………….30in design – excepted risk …………………………………….14.3(f)length of liability period ………………………………35, Item 27material and work …………………………………… 29.3, 29.4, 35minor, practical completion ………………………………………..1remedying………………………………………………………29.3, 35removal and replacement ……………………………………….29.3times for rectification……………………………………………….35work …………………………………………………. 29.3, 29.4, 35Defects liability perioddefined ……………………………………………………………………1duration of …………………………………………………35, Item 27generally ……………………………………………………35, Item 27Definitions (generally)……………………………………………………….1dispute ……………………………………………………………….42.1Delayconcurrent……………………………………………………………34.4construction program……………………………………32, 39.2(c)damages……………………………………………………….4(c), 34.9further delay…………………………………………………………34.3in giving possession………………………………………………24.1notice of………………………………………………………………34.2rate of progress …………………………………………………….34.1Delay damagescertified by Superintendent…………………………………….34.9claim for ……………………………………………………………..34.9due and payable ……………………………………………………34.9for compensable cause…………………………………………..34.9other compensable causes……………………… 1, 34.9, Item 26where separable portions……………………………………….. 4(c)Deletion of clauses, etc. — effect ……………………………………. 1(i)Deletions, amendments andadditions (generally) …………………………… Annexure Part BDemand (see also Direction)Demolition and removal of debrisin Contract works policy………………………16(b), Item 20(b)Deposit (see Security)Determination (see also Direction)defined in direction ……………………………………………………1disputes………………………………………………………………….42interpretation of discrepancy…………………………………….8.1pricing of variation ……………………………………………….36.4value of work ……………………………………………………….37.2Determination of Contract (see Termination of Contract)Dimensionsfigured …………………………………………………………………8.1scaled …………………………………………………………………8.1Direct payment to subcontractor ……………………………………..38.3Directionconstruction program ……………………………………………….32covering up of work………………………………………………30.2defective materials or work…………………………….29.3, 29.4defined ……………………………………………………………………1dissatisfaction with ………………………………………….. 42.1(a)examination and testing ……………………………………………30oral, to be confirmed in writing………………………………….20order of work ………………………………………………………….32notice of tests……………………………………………………….30.4relating to Contractor’s employees …………………………….23relating to subcontractors………………………………………….23suspension of WUC ………………………………………………33.1written ………………………………………………………………….20DiscrepanciesContract documents ………………………………………………..8.1dimensions…………………………………………………………….8.1Dispute (see Dispute resolution)Dispute resolutionafter final certificate…………………………………………. 37.4(d)ambit of42.1arbitration ……………………………………………………………42.3conference……………………………………………………………42.2continue performance of Contract……………………………42.1dispute defined………………………………………………….1, 42.1includes difference………………………………………………..42.1meaning of dispute…………………………………………….1, 42.1notice of dispute……………………………………………………42.1summary relief……………………………………………………..42.4Documentsambiguities in ………………………………………………………..8.1approval of the Superintendent …………………………………8.3availability of…………………………………………………………8.4confidential information…………………………………………..8.5construction of ……………………………………………………….8.1Contractor-supplied ………………………………………………..8.3discrepancies in………………………………………………………8.1evidencing Contract …………………………………………………..6IndexAS 4000 – 1997 References to Items are to Items in Annexure Part AClause Clause58 Copyrightgenerally ………………………………………………………………….8inconsistencies in……………………………………………………8.1interpretation of ……………………………………………………..8.1Principal-supplied…………………………………………………..8.2property in ………………………………………………………8.2, 8.3results of tests ………………………………………………………30.6service of …………………………………………………………………7Due (see Moneys due)Due and owing (see Moneys due and owing)Due and payable (see Moneys due and payable)Emergency work……………………………………………………………..13Employeescontrol of ……………………………………………………………….23insurance of …………………………………………………..17(c), 18of Contractor (see Contractor’s employees)of subcontractor ………………………………………………………23responsibility for…………………………………………………….9.5English language………………………………………………………….. 1(e)EOT (extension of time)application for………………………………………………………34.3assessment of……………………………………………….34.4, 34.5claim for ……………………………………………………………..34.3deemed assessment ……………………………………………….34.5defined ……………………………………………………………………1exclusions …………………………………………… 1, 34.3, Item 23grant of ……………………………………………………………….34.5in event of further delay…………………………………………34.3partial grant of ……………………………………………………..34.5qualifying cause of delay ……………………………………1, 34.3refusal of……………………………………………………………..34.5time for applying for……………………………………………..34.3Superintendent may direct ……………………………………..34.5Equipment to be provided by Contractor(see Construction plant)……………………………………………28ErrorsContract documents ………………………………………………..8.1in bill of quantities or schedule of rates ……………….2.2, 2.4setting out ……………………………………………………………26.2Escrowsecurity transferred in ……………………………………………..5.1Examination and testing……………………………………………………30Excepted riskdefined ……………………………………………………………………1meaning ………………………………………………………………14.3Explanation (see also Direction)Extension of time (see EOT)Failure of Contractor (see also Delay and Default ofContractor)to arrange urgent protection ………………………………………13to lodge security………………………………………….5.1, 39.2(a)to make claims……………………………………………………..41.1to produce proof of insurance ……………………..19.2, 39.2(a)to show cause……………………………………………………….39.3Failure of Principal (see also Default of Principal)rights of the Contractor on ……………………………………..39.9to give possession of Site……………………………24.1, 39.7(a)to insure …………………………………………………..19.2, 39.2(a)to make payment……………………………………….37.5, 39.7(a)Faulty work (see Defective material or work)Fees and charges (see Legislative requirements)Figured dimensions…………………………………………………………8.1Final certificateaccord and satisfaction…………………………………………..37.4defined ……………………………………………………………………1effect of37.4final payment claim for………………………………………….37.4generally ……………………………………………………………..37.4meaning ………………………………………………………………37.4release of security …………………………………………………..5.4Final payment (see also Final certificate)defined ……………………………………………………………………1meaning ………………………………………………………………37.4Final payment claimdefined ……………………………………………………………………1endorsement of …………………………………………………….37.4includes all claims…………………………………………………37.4meaning …………………………………………………………..1, 37.4time for ……………………………………………………………….37.4Financial institutionform of unconditionalundertaking by …………………………………… Annexure Part Csecurity provided by…………………………………………………..1Finding of minerals, fossils and relics………………………………24.3Float …………………………………………………………………. 34.4(a)Formal instrument of agreementexecution of ……………………………………………………………..6generally …………………………………………………….6, AS4001stamping of ………………………………………………………………6Form of unconditionalundertaking……………………………………….. Annexure Part CFossils ………………………………………………………………………24.3Frustrationgenerally ………………………………………………………………..40notice of dispute when ……………………………………… 42.1(b)payment on …………………………………………………………….40release and return of security …………………………………….40termination by…………………………………………………………40Gender includes every gender………………………………………… 1(d)IndexReferences to Items are to Items in Annexure Part A AS 4000 – 1997Clause ClauseCopyright 59Governing law ……………………………………………………….1, Item 8Guarantee, etc. deed of…………………………………………………….5.6Headings of clauses ……………………………………………………… 1(c)Hours of work…………………………………………………………………31Incompetence of employees, etc. ……………………………………….23Indemnityby Contractor……………………………………………………….15.1by Principal………………………………………………………….15.2care of work……………………………………………………………14damage to persons and property…………………………………15infringement of intellectualproperty rights…………………………………………………………10Information to be suppliedadvance notice ………………………………………………………..32by Principal…………………………………………………………….32confidential information ………………………………………….8.5Contract documents …………………………………………………..8examination of information made availablefor tendering ……………………………………….. 25.1(a)examination of information relevant torisks, contingencies, etc. ……………………….. 25.1(b)for setting out the Works ……………………………………….26.1latent conditions………………………………………………………25particulars of materials and plant ………………………….. 28(a)results of tests ………………………………………………………30.6to media ………………………………………………………………..8.6working hours…………………………………………………………31Injury to persons ……………………………………………………………..12indemnity by Contractor ………………………………………..15.1insurance…………………………………………………………..17, 18measures to prevent …………………………………………………12Insolvencybankruptcy……………………………………………………..39.11(c)Contractor rights on ………………………………………..39.11(B)deed of arrangement ………………………………………. 39.11(d)generally ……………………………………………………………39.11meeting of creditors ……………………………………….. 39.11(d)mortgagee in possession …………………………………..39.11(e)Principal’s rights on………………………………………. 39.11(A)voluntary winding up……………………………………… 39.11(d)when corporation …………………………………………… 39.11(d)when exercisable…………………………………………………39.11when individual ………………………………………………39.11(c)Inspectionaccess for testing…………………………………………………..30.1access to Principal and others …………………………………24.2insurance policies………………………………………………….19.1testing ……………………………………………………………….30.1Institute of Arbitrators, Australiarules of ……………………………………………………… Item 32(b)Instruction (see also Direction)Insurancecross-liability ……………………………………………………….19.6failure to provide proof of……………… 19.2, 39.2(a), 39.7(a)inspection of policies …………………………………………….19.1notice of potential claims……………………………………….19.4notices to and from insurer……………………………………..19.3of employees…………………………………………………………..18of Works ……………………………………………………16, Item 20proof of insurance…………………………………………………19.1provisions of policies…………………………………………….19.3public liability…………………………………………………………17settlement of claims ………………………………………………19.5workers’ compensation …………………………………………….18Intellectual property rightsContractor’s warranty as to……………………………………….10defined ……………………………………………………………………1indemnity as to………………………………………………………..10Principal’s warranty as to………………………………………….10Interpretation of Contract documents……………………………..1, 8.1Intereston security …………………………………………………………….5.5overdue payments …………………………………….37.5, Item 30rate of …………………………………………………..37.5, Item 30Issue ofcertificate of practical completion……………………………34.6final certificate……………………………………………………..37.4payment certificate………………………………………………..37.2Itemdefined ……………………………………………………………………1Labourprovision by Contractor ……………………………………………28Language of Contract……………………………………………………. 1(e)Latent conditionscosts of ……………………………………………………………….25.3deemed variation on………………………………………………25.3defined ……………………………………………………………1, 25.1meaning …………………………………………………………..1, 25.1notification of ………………………………………………………25.2scope of25.1Lawcompliance with legislative requirements …………………11.1Corporations ………………………………………………….5.6, 38.3giving of notices …………………………………………………..11.1governing the Contract……………………………….. 1(h), Item 8Legislative requirementschanges in ……………………………………………………………11.2changes to WUC……………………………………………… 11.2(a)changes to the Works……………………………………….. 11.2(a)compliance with……………………………………………………11.1cost of ………………………………………………………….. 11.2(c)defined ……………………………………………………………………1excepted………………………………………………11.1, Item 19(a)IndexAS 4000 – 1997 References to Items are to Items in Annexure Part AClause Clause60 Copyrightfees and charges…………………………………………….1, 11.2(a)identified WUC…………………………………… 11.2, Item 19(b)payment to subcontractor under………………………………38.3payment to worker under ……………………………………….38.3provision of services………………………………………… 11.2(a)satisfaction of……………………………………….11.1, Item 19(a)time of effect of ………………………………………………. 11.2(b)variance in …………………………………………………………..11.1Level mark (see Survey mark)Liability of the Contractorfor care of WUC ……………………………………………………..14for compliance with legislative requirements……………….11for selected subcontractors……………………………………….9.5for subcontractors …………………………………………………..9.5Licences (see Legislative requirements)Limits of accuracy ………………………………………… 2.5(b), Item 11Liquidated damagescertifying of …………………………………………………………34.7rate of ………………………………………………….. 34.7, Item 24repayment of………………………………………………………..34.7separable portions ………………………………………………… 4(d)Litigation …………………………………………………………………….42.4Local authorities ……………………………………………………………..11Loss or damage to WUCcare of WUC………………………………………………………..14.1excepted risks ………………………………………………………14.3generally ………………………………………………………………..14protection………………………………………………………….12, 13reinstatement………………………………………………………..14.2urgent protection……………………………………………………..13Lump sum……………………………………………………………………..2.1Making good (see also Reinstatement) ………………. 14.2, 29.3, 35Materials (see also Work)acceptance of defective………………………………………….29.4defective …………………………………………………….. 29.3, 29.4examination and testing of………………………………………..30failure to use proper materials……………………………. 39.2(a)manufacture and supply of………………………………………..28not to remove from site…………………………………………….28particulars of…………………………………………………………..28possession on default …………………………………………….39.5provision of by Contractor………………………………………..28quality of……………………………………………………………..29.1supply of ………………………………………………………………..28testing of………………………………………………………………..30unfixed ……………………………………………………………….37.3upon frustration of Contract………………………………………40use of new materials ……………………………………………..29.1Measurementgenerally ……………………………………………………………..37.2of quantities ………………………………………………………….1(f)Media releases ……………………………………………………………….8.6Minor defectspractical completion, in definition of ……………………………1remedying………………………………………………………29.3, 35Misconduct of employee…………………………………………………..23Monetary sum (see Provisional sum)Moneys duecleaning up costs……………………………………………………..27cost of proposed variation………………………………………36.2cost of protection …………………………………………………….12cost of remedying defective work ……………………………29.4cost of urgent protection …………………………………………..13moneys certified due to Principal……………………….. 37.2(b)on frustration……………………………………………………… 40(b)other moneys due………………………………………………….37.6progress certificate…………………………………………… 37.2(a)progress claim………………………………………………………37.1Moneys due and owingto Principal otherwise ……………………………………………37.6Moneys due and payablebonus ……………………………………………………………….34.8claims generally……………………………………………………41.3cost of defect rectification…………………………………………35costs of suspension on breach …………………………………39.9delay damages………………………………………………………34.9final certificate……………………………………………………..37.4interest ……………………………………………………………….37.5liquidated damages ……………………………………………….34.7on work taken out of the hands of Contractor ……………39.6substantial breach…………………………………………….. 39.7(a)to workers and subcontractors…………………………………38.2unpaid insurance premium……………………………………..19.2Nature of Contract …………………………………………………………….2Negligence of employee …………………………………………………..23Nominated subcontractor(see Novation)………………………………………………….9.3, 9.4Notice (see also Direction, Notice of dispute)for testing…………………………………………………………….30.4for urgent protection ………………………………………………..13from or to insurer………………………………………………….19.3of availability of site ……………………………………………..27.1of claim for EOT…………………………………………………..34.3of claims generally…………………………………………………..41of default by the Contractor ……………………………………39.3of default by the Principal………………………………………39.8of delay……………………………………………………………….34.2of discovery of minerals, fossils or relics………………….24.3of dispute …………………………………………………………….42.1of errors in setting out……………………………………………26.2of latent conditions ……………………………………………….25.1of names of persons entitled to access………………………24.2of potential insurance claims…………………………………..19.4IndexReferences to Items are to Items in Annexure Part A AS 4000 – 1997Clause ClauseCopyright 61of working hours……………………………………………………..31oral or written …………………………………………………………20prescribed ……………………………………………………………41.1service of …………………………………………………………………7to statutory authorities …………………………………………..11.1to suspend work ……………………………………………………33.1Notice of disputearbitration ……………………………………………………………42.3concerning claims…………………………………………41.1, 41.3conference following …………………………………………….42.2generally ………………………………………………………………..42how served…………………………………………………………..42.1includes difference………………………………………………..42.1when final certificate ……………………………………….. 37.4(d)Notification of claims (see also Claims)failure to supply……………………………………………………41.2generally ………………………………………………………………..41notice of dispute concerning ………………………….. 41.1, 41.3prescribed notice…………………………………………………..41.1Superintendent’s decision on ………………………………….41.3Novationdeed of …………………………………………………………………9.4selected subcontractor…………………………………9.4, Item 18subcontractor …………………………………………….9.4, Item 18Omissions (see also Defects and Minor defects)at final certificate …………………………………………….. 37.4(b)bill of quantities……………………………………………………..2.4schedule of rates …………………………………………………….2.4Opening up for examination and testing …………………………..30.1Oral direction………………………………………………………………….20Order (see also Direction)Order of work …………………………………………………………………32Orders (see Legislative requirements)Ordinances (see Legislative requirements)Ordinary working days …………………………………………………….31Ordinary working hours……………………………………………………31Other moneys due…………………………………………………………37.6Ownership of documentssupplied by Contractor…………………………………………….8.3supplied by Principal ………………………………………………8.2Patent, (see Intellectual property right)Payment(s) (see also Adjustments)adjustment for errors in the bill of quantities ………………2.5adjustment for fees to statutory authorities ……………….11.2and performance …………………………………………………….2.1basis of …………………………………………………………………2.1bonus ……………………………………………………………….34.8calculated by rates…………………………………………………..2.1calculation of ……………………………………………………….37.2certificates……………………………………………………………37.2claims for…………………………………………………………….37.1currency of…………………………………………….1(g), Item 9(a)deductions……………………………………………………………37.2default by Principal………………………………………….. 39.7(a)delay damages………………………………………………………34.9during arbitration ………………………………………………….42.1for defective materials and work………………………..29.3, 35for progress certificates………………………………………….37.2for unfixed plant and materials ……………………………….37.3insurance premiums, proof of …………………………………19.2interest on overdue………………………………………………..37.5liquidated damages ……………………………………………….34.7not evidence of satisfactory WUC …………………………..37.2of balance after set off …………………………………………..37.2of security and retention moneys ………………………………5.1of workers and subcontractors …………………………………..38on completion by Principal …………………………………….39.6on final certificate…………………………………………………37.4on payment certificate……………………………………………37.2on practical completion………………………………………….37.2payment on account ………………………………………………37.2place for………………………………………………..1(g), Item 9(b)provisional sums……………………………………………………….3retention moneys…………………………………….5.1, Item 13(c)set-offs by Principal………………………………………37.2, 37.6suspension of by Principal ……………………………………..39.4to subcontractors……………………………………………………..38to workers ………………………………………………………………38urgent protection……………………………………………………..13within 7 days of certificate……………………………………..37.2within 21 days of claim………………………………………….37.2withholding by Principal………………………………………..38.2Payment to workers and subcontractorsdirect payment to ………………………………………………….38.3documentary of …………………………………………………….38.1Principal may withhold payment …………………………….38.2where required by law……………………………………………38.3withholding of payment …………………………………………38.2Performance and payment………………………………………………..2.1Permission (see also Direction)Permits (see Legislative requirements)Person, meaning…………………………………………………………… 1(a)Personsdeath of……………………………………………………………….15.1indemnity by Principal…………………………………………..15.1injury to ………………………………………………………………15.1insurance of ………………………………………………………17, 18protection of……………………………………………………………12suspension to protect……………………………………………..33.1unavoidable damage to ……………………………………….. 15(d)Place for payment …………………………………………..1(g), Item 9(b)IndexAS 4000 – 1997 References to Items are to Items in Annexure Part AClause Clause62 CopyrightPlace of business of bank……………………………………..1, Item 9(c)Plant (see Construction plant) ……………………….. 1, 28, 39.5, 39.6Plant and materialssecurity for…………………………………….5.4, 37.3, Item 13(e)unfixed ………………………………………………….. 37.3, Item 29Possession of site (see also Access) …………………………………24.1Practical completioncertificate of…………………………………………………………34.6date for …………………………………… 1, 34.1, 34.3, 34.6, 34.7date of ……………………………………………………………1, 34.7defined ……………………………………………………………………1early practical completion………………………………………34.8extension of time for……………………………………………..34.3request for certificate of…………………………………………34.6separable portions ……………………………………………………..4Prescribed noticedefined ……………………………………………………………………1meaning …………………………………………………………..1, 41.1Priced bill of quantities ……………………………………………………2.2Pricingvariations …………………………………………………………….36.4Prime cost item (see Provisional sum)Principaladdress of………………………………………………………….Item 2certificate to…………………………………………………………37.2default of……………………………………………………………..39.7defined ……………………………………………………………………1dispute with Contractor………………………………………….42.1named …………………………………………………………….Item 1rights of39.2, 39.3, 39.4, 39.5security by …………………………………………………..5, Item 14set off by……………………………………………………………..37.6Principal-supplied documentsavailability of…………………………………………………………8.4copies of ………………………………………………….. 8.2, Item 15copying of……………………………………………………………..8.2details of ……………………………………………………………….8.2number of ……………………………………………………………..8.2property in …………………………………………………………….8.2supply of ………………………………………………….. 8.2, Item 15Proclamation (see Legislative requirements)Profit and overheads/attendancein pricing variations ………………………………………………36.4on provisional sums …………………………………………………..3Programming (see Construction program)Progress certificatedeemed ……………………………………………………………….37.2defined ……………………………………………………………………1issue of ……………………………………………………………….37.2meaning …………………………………………………………..1, 37.2not evidence WUC is satisfactory ……………………………37.2on account only…………………………………………………….37.2Progress claimsgenerally ……………………………………………………………..37.1time for …………………………………………………..37.1, Item 28Progress, failure to maintain ………………………….. 39.2(c), 39.2(d)Prompt payment discount………………………………………………. 3(b)Proper law of Contract……………………………………….. 1(h), Item 8Propertydamage to……………………………………………………………….12indemnity as to………………………………………………………..15insurance of ……………………………………………………………17loss of ……………………………………………………………….15.1protection of……………………………………………………………12unavoidable damage to …………………………………….. 15.1(d)Protected right (see Intellectual property right)Protectionof persons and property…………………………………………….12of WUC …………………………………………………………………14suspension due to………………………………………………….33.1urgent, by Principal………………………………………………….13Provisional sum ………………………………………………………………..3defined ……………………………………………………………………1included in contract sum …………………………………………….1included in schedule of rates……………………………………….1meaning ……………………………………………………………….1, 3percentage for profit and attendance ………………..3, Item 12Public authorities ………………………………………………………5.5, 11Public liability policyamount of……………………………………………… 17, Item 21(b)defined ……………………………………………………………………1meaning ……………………………………………………………..1, 17Qualifying cause of delaydefined ……………………………………………………………………1excludes those in………………………………………………Item 23EOT for34.3further delay due to……………………………………………….34.3Quality …………………………………………………………………………29Quality assurance………………………………………………………….29.2Quality of materials and workdefective materials and work ………………………………….29.3examination and testing of………………………………………..30generally ……………………………………………………………..29.1Quality system ……………………………………………………………..29.2IndexReferences to Items are to Items in Annexure Part A AS 4000 – 1997Clause ClauseCopyright 63Quantities, bill ofdefined ……………………………………………………………………1estimated only………………………………………………………..2.4generally ……………………………………………. 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5lodgement of priced bill……………………………………… 2.3(c)omitted items in ……………………………………………………..2.5priced and extended ………………………………………………..2.3purpose of ……………………………………………………………..2.2quantities in …………………………………………………………..2.4Quantities, errors in…………………………………………………………2.5Rates (see also Schedule of rates)adjustment of …………………………………………………………2.5limits of accuracy………………………………….. 2.5(b), Item 11payment of…………………………………………………………….2.1provisional sums……………………………………………………….3valuation of variations ……………………………………… 36.4(c)Receiver…………………………………………………………………….39.11Reference mark (see also Survey marks)defined ……………………………………………………………………1survey mark, included in…………………………………….1, 26.1Registered design (see Intellectual property right)Regulations (see Legislative requirements)Reinstatement of damageexcepted risks ………………………………………………………14.3generally ……………………………………………………………..14.2Rejection (see also Direction)Rejection of materials or work………………………………………..29.3Relation-back dayconcerning direct payment to workersand subcontractors ………………………………………………..38.3Release of security………………………………………………………….5.4Remedial workgenerally ………………………………………………………..29.3, 35included in definition of WUC…………………………………….1Removal ofconstruction plant ……………………………………………………28materials ………………………………………………………………..28Removal of Contractor’s employees, andsubcontractors…………………………………………………………23Repairs, urgent (see Urgent protection) ………………………………13Replacement (see Reinstatement)Replacement of defectivematerials or work ………………………………………………….29.3Representative ofContractor………………………………………………………………22Superintendent………………………………………………………..21Repudiation of Contractparties rights on ………………………………………….39.1, 39.10Request (see also Direction)Requirement (see also Direction)Requirements of legislation ……………………………………………11.1Responsibilityof Contractor for subcontractors ……………………………….9.5for performance ……………………………………………………..2.1Retention moneys (see Security)Risksexcepted…………………………………………………………..1, 14.3Royalties (see Intellectual property rights)Schedule of pricesincluded in definition of schedule of rates …………………….1valuation of variations by………………………………….. 36.4(c)Scheddule of ratesdefined ……………………………………………………………………1generally ………………………………………………….. 2.3, 2.4, 2.5limits of accuracy of ……………………………… 2.5(b), Item 11omitted items in ……………………………………………………..2.5payment by ……………………………………………………………2.1quantities in …………………………………………………………..2.4valuation of variations ……………………………………… 36.4(c)Security (includes Retention moneys)change of ………………………………………………………………5.3Contractor’s …………………………………………………….Item 13defined ……………………………………………………………………1form of …………………………………………………………………5.1generally ………………………………………………………………….5include retention moneys ……………………………………………1interest earned on……………………………………………………5.5Principal’s……………………………………………………….Item 14provision of…………………………………….. 5.1, Items 13 & 14purpose of ……………………………………………………………..5.1recourse to …………………………………………………………….5.2reduction of…………………………………….. 5.4, Items 13 & 14release of……………………………………………………………….5.4return of ………………………………………………………………..5.4substitution of ………………………………………………………..5.3time of lodgement of………………………… 5.1, Items 13 & 14trust …………………………………………………………………5.5unfixed plant and materials………………………………………5.4upon frustration of the Contract ……………………………. 40(c)Selected subcontract workdefined ……………………………………………………………………1meaning ………………………………………………………………..9.3Selected subcontractordefined ……………………………………………………………………1meaning …………………………………………………………….1, 9.3IndexAS 4000 – 1997 References to Items are to Items in Annexure Part AClause Clause64 CopyrightSeparable portion(s)………………………………… 4, Annexure Part Adate for practical completion………………………………….. 4(b)defects liability ……………………………………………………….35defined ……………………………………………………………………1directed by Superintendent …………………………………………4liquidated damages ………………………………………………. 4(c)security in …………………………………………………………… 4(c)Serviceby certified mail…………………………………… 39.2, 39.7, 42.1by fax ………………………………………………………….. 7(b)(ii)by hand ………………………………………………. 39.2, 39.7, 42.1by post …………………………………………………………. 7(b)(iii)by the Contractor on the Principal ………………… 39.7, 39.11by the Principal on the Contractor ………………… 39.2, 39.11from or to the insurer …………………………………………….19.3notification of latent conditions ………………………………25.1of appointment of Superintendent………………………………..1of appointment of Superintendent’sRepresentative …………………………………………….21of claims to the Superintendent……………………………….41.1of finding of minerals, fossils and relics …………………..24.3of notice of dispute ……………………………………………….42.1of notice(s) (see also Notices)……………………………………..7of potential (insurance) claims………………………………..19.4of taking the work out of the handsof Contractor…………………………………………….39.4of terminating the Contract …………………………….39.4, 39.9personal service ………………………………………………………..7Set-offby Principal………………………………………………….37.2, 37.6election by Principal ……………………………………………..37.2generally ……………………………………………………………..37.6Setting out the Workscare of ……………………………………………………………….26.3disturbance to……………………………………………………….26.3errors in26.2generally ………………………………………………………………..26survey marks for …………………………………………………..26.1Settlementarbitration ……………………………………………………………42.3notice of dispute……………………………………………………42.1of disputes……………………………………………………………42.1Signal (see Survey mark)Siteaccess to by Principal, etc. ……………………………………..24.2access to by Superintendent ……………………………………24.2cleaning up……………………………………………………………..27commencement of work on…………………………………….24.1defined ……………………………………………………………………1delay in making available ………………………………………24.1generally ………………………………………………………………..24latent conditions on………………………………………………….25materials, delivery to …………………………………………….24.1minerals, fossils, relics, etc. on ……………………………….24.3possession of………………………………………………………..24.1substantial breach in givingpossession of…………………………….39.7(a), Item 31Statutory requirements (see Legislative requirements)Subclause headings — effect …………………………………………. 1(c)Subcontract workgenerally ………………………………………………………………….9requiring approval………………………………………9.2, Item 17Subcontractorapproval of…………………………………………………………….9.2Contractor’s responsibility for ………………………………….9.5novation of………………………………………………..9.4, Item 18removal of………………………………………………………………22selected ……………………………………………… 9.3, 9.4, Item 18terms of approval ……………………………………………………9.2when Contract frustrated……………………………………… 40(b)Subcontractors’ employees (see also Employees) …………………23control of ……………………………………………………………….23insurance of ……………………………………………………………18responsibility for…………………………………………………….9.5Substantial breach…………………………………………………39.2, 39.7Superintendent (see also Directions)address of………………………………………………………….Item 6appointment of………………………………………………………..20appointment of Superintendent’srepresentative………………………………………………………….21assessments by……………………3, 8.1, 11.2, 14.2, 24.3, 26.2,26.3, 32, 33.4, 34.5, 39.6, 39.9, 41.3certifications by ……………12, 13, 19.2, 19.5, 27, 29.3, 34.7,34.8, 34.9, 35, 36.2, 37.2, 37.4,39.6, 39.9, 40(a), 41.3defined ……………………………………………………………………1directions of……………………………………………………………20generally ………………………………………………………………..20includes Superintendent’s representative ………………………1named …………………………………………………………….Item 5notice to in relation to dispute…………………………………42.1obligations of ………………………………………………………….20pricing by………………………………………… 3, 14.2, 25.3, 36.4to confirm oral directions………………………………………….20valuations by…………………………………………………………….4Superintendent’s representative …………………………………………..1appointment of………………………………………………………..21defined ……………………………………………………………………1functions of…………………………………………………………….21notice of appointment of ……………………………………… 21(c)objection to appointment of …………………………………. 21(d)termination of appointment of………………………………. 21(c)Survey markcare of ……………………………………………………………….26.3defined ……………………………………………………………………1supply of ……………………………………………………………..26.1Survey peg (see Survey mark)IndexReferences to Items are to Items in Annexure Part A AS 4000 – 1997Clause ClauseCopyright 65Suspensionby the Contractor ………………………………………….33.2, 39.9by the Superintendent ……………………………………………33.1cost of ………………………………………………………. 33.4, 39.9due to acts, etc. of Contractor ……………………………. 33.1(a)due to acts, etc. of Principal………………………………. 33.1(a)effect of33.4end of ……………………………………………………………….33.3generally ………………………………………………………………..33to comply with court order………………………………… 33.1(c)Suspension of payment by Principal ……………………….. 38.2, 39.4Taking over of work by Principal ……………………………………39.5Temporary workscare of ……………………………………………………………….14.1defined ……………………………………………………………………1insurance of ……………………………………………………………16removal of………………………………………………………………27Tender (see Acceptance of tender)date of acceptance, defined…………………………………………1Termination of the Contract (see Default, Frustration)by frustration ………………………………………………………….40by the Contractor ……………………………………….. 39.9, 39.10by the Principal………………………………………….. 39.4, 39.10insolvency………………………………………………………….39.11rights of parties on ………………………………………………39.10Testcompletion of……………………………………………………….30.6costs of ……………………………………………………………….30.7covering up of work………………………………………………30.2defined ……………………………………………………………………1delay in testing……………………………………………………..30.5notice of………………………………………………………………30.4procedure if delayed ……………………………………………..30.5results of ……………………………………………………………..30.6Superintendent may direct ……………………………………..30.1who conducts……………………………………………………….30.3Tests (see definition of Practical completion)Third party insurance(see Public liability insurance)………………………………….17Time (see also EOT)acceleration of work …………………………………… 32, 34.4(b)construction program……………………………………………….32Contractor’s float…………………………………………….. 34.4(a)defects liability period …………………………………35, Item 27delay damages………………………………………………………34.9for approval of Contractor’sdrawings ……………………………………………….8.3(c), Item 16for arbitration……………………………………………………….42.2for carrying of work…………………………………………………32for claiming extensions of time……………………………….34.3for cleaning up………………………………………………………..27for completing WUC …………………………………………….34.1for doing any act………………………………………………….. 1(b)for effecting insurance …………………………………..16, 17, 18for executing formal instrument of agreement ……………….6for final payment…………………………………………………..37.4for granting an extension of time …………………………….34.5for lodging bill of quantities………………… 2.2(b), Item 10(c)for lodging security………………………….. 5.1, Items 13 & 14for making claims ……………………………………………………41for notice of latent condition…………………………………..25.2for notice of tests ………………………………………………….30.4for notice to show cause…………………………………39.3, 39.8for notification of claims…………………………………………..41for possession of Site ………………………………..24.1, Item 22for practical completion ………………………………34.1, Item 7for progress claims……………………………………37.1, Item 28for progress payments……………………………………………37.2for release of security or retention……………………………..5.4for service of notices………………………………………………….7for Superintendent to confirm oral direction ………………..20for Superintendent’s directionabout documents………………………………………..8.3, Item 16for supply of construction program…………………………….32for testing…………………………………………………………….30.1for urgent protection ………………………………………………..13suspension of work ……………………………………………….33.1variations after practical completion ………………………..40.1Trademark or name (see Intellectual property right)Unconditional undertaking (see Security)approved form……………………………………. Annexure Part CUNCITRAL Rules ……………………………………….. Items 32(b), (c)Unfixed plant and materialsadditional security for ………………………. 37.3(a), Item 13(e)generally …………………………………………………37.3, Item 29labelled ………………………………………………………….. 37.3(b)payment for………………………………………………………….37.3Principal’s liability for …………………………………………..37.3security for…………………………………….5.4, 37.3, Item 13(e)stored and protected…………………………………………. 37.3(b)unencumbered property of Principal ………………………..37.3Unpaid moneys …………………………………………………………..42.11Urgent protection …………………………………………………………….39Urgent relief…………………………………………………………………47.4Valuationof final payment claims………………………………………….37.4of progress payment claims…………………………………….37.2of variations………………………………………………………..36.4Variationcharacter and extent of…………………………………………..36.1cost of complying …………………………………………………36.2cost of proposed……………………………………………………36.2deductions – valuing ……………………………………………..36.4deemed ……………………………………..2.5(b), 14.2, 25.3, 29.4defined ……………………………………………………………………1directing of…………………………………………………………..36.1IndexAS 4000 – 1997 References to Items are to Items in Annexure Part AClause Clause66 Copyrightdirection by Principal…………………………………………….36.1direction by Superintendent ……………………………………36.1for convenience of Contractor…………………………………36.3generally ………………………………………………………………..36indispensable ……………………………………………………….36.1meaning …………………………………………………………..1, 36.1measurements ………………………………………………………36.2notice of proposed…………………………………………………36.2order of precedence in pricing ………………………………..36.4pricing of …………………………………………………………….36.4proposed ……………………………………………………………..36.2quotation for ………………………………………………………..36.2scope of36.1valuation of………………………………………………………….36.4Wagesof workers………………………………………………………………38Waiver of conditionsgenerally ………………………………………………………………..43in writing ……………………………………………………………….43Winding up ………………………………………………………………..39.11Words — singular includes plural andvice versa……………………………………………………………. 1(d)Work (includes Materials)acceptance of defective work………………………………….29.4care of ……………………………………………………………….14.1deemed variation as to defective work ……………………..29.4defective ……………………………………………………………..29.3defined ……………………………………………………………………1examination and testing of………………………………………..30not complying with the Contract……………………………..30.3order of work ………………………………………………………….32outside working hours………………………………………………32progress of ……………………………………………………………..34quality of……………………………………………………………..29.1remedial…………………………………………………………29.3, 35suspension of ………………………………………………………….33testing of………………………………………………………………..30times for work…………………………………………………………32under the Contract, defined (WUC) ……………………………..1variations (see Variations) ………………………………………..36Work under the Contract (see WUC)Workers’ compensation ……………………………………………………18Workers, payment of………………………………………………………..38Working days………………………………………………………………….31Working hours ………………………………………………………………..31Works (see also care of WUC)defined ……………………………………………………………………1handing over ………………………………………………………..24.1insurance of ……………………………………………………………16setting out of…………………………………………………………..26WUC (work under the Contract)acceleration of………………………………………………………34.4care of ……………………………………………………………….14.1damage to property other than……………………………………15defined ……………………………………………………………………1delay to ……………………………………………………….34.2, 34.3excepted risks ………………………………………………………14.3insurance of property other than ………………………………..17novation relating to…………………………………….9.4, Item 18order and time of carrying out……………………………………32programing of …………………………………………………………32progress of …………………………………………………………..34.1recommencement of………………………………………………33.3reinstatement of ……………………………………………………14.2suspension of ………………………………………………………….33urgent protection of………………………………………………….1367AMENDMENT CONTROL SHEETAS 4000—1997Amendment No. 1 (1999)REVISED TEXTSUMMARY: This Amendment applies to Clause 18.Published on 5 August 1999.Amendment No. 2 (2000)REVISED TEXTSUMMARY: This Amendment applies to the Preface.Published on 11 October 2000.Amendment No. 3 (2005)REVISED TEXTSUMMARY: This Amendment applies to Clause 32 (a) and (c) of Annexure Part A.Published on 30 March 2005.Standards AustraliaStandards Australia is an independent company, limited by guarantee, which prepares and publishesmost of the voluntary technical and commercial standards used in Australia. 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