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Assessment Cover Sheet
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Student Surname
Student Given Name
Qualification
CPCC40120/CPC50220 CertIV of Building and Construction (Building)
Module of Study
Module 1
Assessment Name
Activity 2.3 - Prepare a contract
Trainer Name
Student Statement
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Scenario – Frankston South
You will need to refer to this scenario for Activity 2.3 – Prepare a contract and Activity 2.4 – Prepare a checklist and dispute resolution procedure.
Having obtained a number of different quotations to build his new home in Frankston South and reviewing the content
and inclusions of those quotations, Trent Hall has decided to enter into a new homes contract with David Smith, the sole director of BAA Constructions Pty Ltd.
The Client
Name: Trent Hall
Current address: 34 Summerhayes Avenue, Cape Woolamai VIC 3842
Phone numbers: 5995 5628 (h); 9342 5671 (w); 0988 170 91
Email address: trenth@optusnet.com.au
The Builder
Name: David Smith (director)
Building company: BAA Constructions Pty Ltd.
ABN: 41 643 218 906
ACN: 643 218 906
The New Building
Block address: 2 Lakeview Street, Frankston South VIC 3912
Block details: Volume 021, Folio No. 079
House details: 4 bedroom, single-storey brick veneer home, 24 square meters, double garage, tiled roof
Items agreed to be incorporated into the contract:
Trent and David have agreed that the entire contract is conditional on Trent receiving $300,000 of home loan finance from the NAB, within 21 days of executing this contract.
The builder now charges a variation fee of $1,100 should a client request a variation to the signed contract. This fee is on top of the cost of materials, labour and the builder’s margin.
The builder and owner have agreed that the owner is to pay the cost of the cross-over if the owner has not already provided it or it needs to be relocated.
The Specifications:
The owner has used the MBAV specifications, which have been supplied by the Owner to the Builder. Plans have been prepared by Plans R Us and supplied by Trent to the Builder. Engineer, Mike Smith, has prepared the engineering documentation, via the owner.
Agreed Allowances:
David has allowed 9 days for either wet or extremely hot weather.
He has allowed for 12 weekends in the construction period.
There is expected to be 2 RDOs.
They have allowed 8 days for builders’ holidays as well as 3 public holidays that are anticipated to fall within the construction period.
Another 5 days for the effects of the expected wet and very hot weather are to be allowed.
To be conservative, David has added another 5 days due to the nature of the building contract.
Construction time: the parties have agreed to 120 days of building.
Costs, Payments and Inclusions:
The contract price is $320,000 plus GST and the parties have agreed to Progress Payment Method A, with the maximum allowable deposit being charged.
All service and facilities fees are included in the contract price and there are NO excluded service fees.
All fixtures and fittings are included in the contract.
As a Provisional Sum item, there has been an allowance made for 80 square meters for tiles and labour, allowing $130 psm – for both.
No materials or items of work to be supplied by the owner and there are no second-hand materials to be used.
Within the contract price, David has made allowance for the following Prime Cost items:
2 toilets @$350 each including GST – add 20% builder’s margin in each case
1 rangehood @$500 each
1 benchtop @$800 each
1 oven - @$800 each
Trent has already acquired his planning permit and David will acquire the building permit when the contract becomes unconditional. David has built the cost of the building permit into the contract price.
Progress claims are to be paid within five (5) days of being submitted, as is the final payment.
The parties have agreed to a 13 week defects liability period, has the required domestic builder’s insurance and public liability insurance of $10million.
Liquidated Damages:
David delays Trent = $350 per week
Trent delays David = $1,000 per week Cover Page Use this space
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Cover Page I am writing to you with great enthusiasm to submit the attached building contract for your
consideration. As an experienced contractor in the construction industry, I have carefully chosen this
contract type based on relevant legislative and regulatory requirements specific to Victoria,
Australia.
In accordance with Victoria's legislative framework for construction projects, the chosen contract
type aligns with the prevailing regulations and provides a comprehensive framework to protect the
interests of both parties involved. The contract adheres to the provisions outlined in the Building Act
1993 and the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations
and offering a clear understanding of the legal rights and responsibilities for all parties involved.
To ensure the highest level of professionalism and accuracy in contract selection and preparation, I
have consulted with the Housing Industry Association (HIA). Their expertise and guidance have
been instrumental in ensuring that the contract meets the necessary standards and aligns with
industry best practices.
The details of the site accommodation state all amenities include within the building contract. The
important amenities which provided are two toilets, rangehood, benchtop and oven. Small plants which are needed during the construction stage. Firstly the demolition would take
place with a bobcat. If the land needs site cutting, a bobcat would be essential. After a excavator
would be for plumbing and concreting. Those are the essential small plants that are required on site
for the build. Other machinery would be small cranes for lifting steel, materials, posi and trusses. the contract allocates a sufficient time allocation for the Supervisor to oversee and manage the
project. This timeframe is based on industry standards and considers the complexity and scale of the
project, ensuring that the Supervisor has adequate time to fulfill their duties and responsibilities.
To provide clarity on the payment schedule and maintain transparency throughout the project, a
schedule of estimated completion dates for each stage has been included in the contract. This helps
to establish clear milestones and ensures timely progress payments in accordance with the Building
and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002.
Finally, to ensure the contract's legality and enforceability, the following documents have been
included:
●
Contract Agreement
●
Scope of Work and Specifications
●
Schedule of Prices and Payment Terms
●
Variation and Change Order Procedures
●
Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
●
Insurance and Liability Provisions
●
Completion and Handover Requirements
●
Statutory Warranties and Guarantees
●
Termination and Suspension Clauses
●
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These documents have been meticulously drafted to safeguard the rights and obligations of both
parties and to provide a comprehensive framework for the successful execution of the project.
Cover Page I would like to express my sincere interest in working with your organization and believe that this
building contract will establish a solid foundation for a mutually beneficial partnership. Should you
have any further questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for considering my proposal. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss the contract
further and to the possibility of working together
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Building contract for new homes
Contents
Contents
1
Published by Consumer Affairs Victoria Department of Justice & regulation 121 Exhibition Street Melbourne VIC 3000
3
About this contract
3
What does this contract include?
5
Cooling-off period notice
8
Key points
9
1. Checklists
9
2. Check the Builder
is registered
9
3. Foundations Data
9
4. Be precise in requirements
10
5. Get estimates when exact pricing is not possible
10
6. Deposit
10
7. Completing the document
10
8. Permits and prescribed approvals
10
9. Domestic Building Insurance
11
10. Other insurance requirements
12
11. Builder’s
warranties
12
12. Parties’ authorised representatives
12
13. Termination of contract
12
Checklist for the Building Owner
13
Is the contract complete and ready to be signed?
16
1. Definitions
18
2. Interpretation
21
3. Communication between the Building Owner
and the Builder
21
4. Client Details
23
4. Builder Details
25
4. The New Building Details
28
Start & End Date
28
Finance & Lender Details
28
The Builder and Owner’s
undertaking to obtain permits and prescribed approvals
29
5. Contract Price
31
5. Service & Facilities
33
6. Deposit
35
7. Progress payments
36
7. Stage Payments Schedule Part A
37
8. Domestic Building Insurance
38
9. Obligations of the Builder
and the Building Owner
38
9. House Details
39
10. Contract documents
40
11. Signatures
41
12. General conditions of contract
42
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12 Contract Inclusions
42
13. Commencement of Work
44
14. Finish Date
45
14. Agreed Allowances
46
15. Liquidated Damages
47
16. Purpose of Work
49
17. Builder’s
warranties
50
18. Permits, prescribed approvals and third-party requirements
53
19. Loan approvals
54
20. Occupation of the Building Site
55
21. Access to the Building Site
55
22. Extension of Time
56
23. Variations
57
24. Provisional Sums
58
25. Prime Cost Items
59
26. Evidence of cost of Prime Cost Items
and Provisional Sums
60
27. Effect of payments and non-payments to the Builder
60
28. Final Completion
and final payment
60
29. Building Owner’s
recovery for delay, loss, expense or damage
61
30. Lender
payment
61
31. Completion of Work
62
32. Completion notifications – Opinion Procedure
62
33. Rectification period and maintenance
63
34. Dispute Resolution Procedure
64
35. Suspension of Work
by the Builder
64
36. Consequences of insolvency
65
37. Termination after notice of default
65
38. Termination other than after notice of default
66
39. Builder’s entitlement at termination
66
40. Consequences of termination by the Builder
67
41. Consequences of termination by the Building Owner
67
42. Insurance
69
43. Copyright
70
Document List Attachment
71
44. Plans Supplied By
71
44. Specifications Used
71
44. Engineering Plans Supplied By
71
General Attachment
72
Provisional Sums
Schedule
73
Prime Cost Items
Schedule
74
Part C: Legislation Extracts
75
Clause 1: Definitions
75
Clause 7: Progress payments
76
Clause 12: General conditions of contract
78
Clause 18: Permits, prescribed approvals and third-party requirements
80
Clause 23: Variations
80
Clause 38: Termination other than after notice of default
83
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Part D: Forms
84
Form A – Notice of commencement of Work
84
Form C – Notification of requirement for a boundary survey
88
Form D – Request for evidence of capacity to meet contract terms
90
Form E – Notification of new representative
92
Form F – Notification of whether loan has been approved
95
Form H – Variation to plans and specifications
101
Form H Variation Fee
102
Form I – Notification of Provisional Sum
or Prime Cost Item Work
107
Form J – Progress payments
109
Form K – Loss, expense or damage caused to the Building Owner
112
Form L – Completion of Work
and Opinion Procedure
115
Form M – Rectification requirement
123
Form P – Termination of contract by Builder
130
Form Q – Termination of contract by Building Owner
133
Special Conditions Between Owner and the Builder
136
Publisher information
137
Published by Consumer Affairs Victoria
Department of Justice & regulation
121 Exhibition Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
About this contract
Consumer Affairs Victoria (Department of Justice) has developed this contract to assist Builders
and Building Owners
entering into a contract for the construction of a new home. This contract can be used where the Builder
is registered in Victoria as a domestic builder by the Building Practitioners Board. This contract should not be used if the Building Owner
intends to carry out the Work
as an owner builder or if the building permit identifies the Builder
as the owner.
This contract satisfies the requirements of the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995
(the Act
) and other relevant legislation and provides a fair balance between the rights and obligations of the Builder
and those of the Building Owner
. As far as possible without losing legal intent, the contract has been drafted in plain English.
The contract includes notes designed to help both parties understand their rights and their responsibilities under the contract. These notes are advisory only and do not form part of the legal contract.
To assist parties to this contract to communicate with each other about significant issues, the contract provides model forms (see Part D
). The contract does not mandate the use of these forms but their use is highly recommended.
The use of this model contract is voluntary. Builders
and Building Owners
are free to use a different contract, such as one prepared by the Builder
, a solicitor, or purchased from an industry association – provided it satisfies the 9 of 143
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Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
__18__/__05__/____2023____
__D.S 18__/__05__/____2023__
_
provisions of the Act
and other laws.
Whether this model contract or a different contract is used, both the Builder
and Building Owner
should read and fully understand all the terms in the contract.
When signed by all the parties, this contract will be legally binding in the same way as a contract drawn up by a solicitor.
This contract is designed for use for a new home where plans and specifications for the Work
have already been drawn
up and where the Builder
is engaged to complete the construction of the home. It can be used for any new home, regardless of its size or cost.
If the Building Owner
has any questions about this contract, its status, or how to complete it, they should:
●
discuss the matter with the Builder
●
seek advice, at the Building Owner
’s cost, from a suitably qualified professional, such as a solicitor experienced in domestic building contracts.
Consumer information on building and renovating is available at the Consumer Affairs Victoria website
or by calling 1300 557 559.
Note: Words in italics appearing throughout this contract are defined in Clause 1
of this contract (
Part B
). Legislation is also italicised but should not be read as a defined term.
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
__18__/__05__/____2023____
__D.S 18__/__05__/____2023__
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What does this contract include?
Item
Description
Cooling-off period notice
After signing a domestic building contract, the Building Owner
enters into a ‘cooling-off’ period under Victoria’s consumer protection laws. The ‘cooling-off’ period is five Business Days
.
During the cooling-off period, the Building Owner
can decide not to continue with the contract. If the Building Owner
decides they do not wish to continue with the contract, the Building Owner
must sign the cooling-off period notice in this contract
and give it to the Builder
in the manner detailed in the notice. Upon doing this, the contract is cancelled.
Part A
: Required checklists before signing the contract
There are two checklists in Part A of this contract that must be read and signed before the contract is signed. One checklist is for the Building Owner
to complete. By law, this checklist must be completed before the contract is signed and entered into. The second checklist is a guide to assist both the Building Owner
and the Builder
to complete the contract.
Part B
: Terms of the contract and related attachments
This is the legal contract that sets out the various rights and obligations of the Building Owner
and the Builder
.
Notes are provided to assist in understanding and completing the contract. These notes are advisory notes only and do not form part of the contract.
Part C
: Legislation Extracts
Part C reproduces key sections of the Act
to assist in understanding of the legal requirements of the contract.
The terms of this contract require the Building Owner
and the Builder
to read and initial the copies of sections 37 and 38
(
Variation
to contract) and sections
40(1) and 40(2)
(progress payments) of the Act
, which are reproduced in the Legislation Extracts
.
Attachments
A number of other important documents also form part of the contract, and need to be included as attachments. These include copies of the plans and specifications and estimates of the cost of particular items. These are explained in the consecutive sections Document List Attachment
. and General Attachment
.
Plans
Plans are detailed drawings that graphically describe the Work
and how the Work
will be undertaken. Plans will detail materials to be used including size, type, quantity, position and quality.
Plans will also detail how the Work
complies with the relevant legislation governing the construction of the building, such as the Planning and Environment Act 1987
and the Building Act 1993
.
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Item
Description
Specifications
Specifications are a written description of the required quality of the Work
. A specification prescribes specific details regarding the Work
, including, for example, adherence to relevant Australian construction standards.
Specifications will also detail particular items a Building Owner
requires in a building and the ‘schedule of finishes’ to be achieved in the building’s construction.
Specifications also enable a clear understanding of the level of quality that is to be achieved in the building’s construction.
Prime Cost Items
Prime Cost Items
are items (for example, a fixture or fitting) that either have not been selected, or whose price is not known, at the time the contract is entered into and for the cost of supply and delivery of which the Builder
must make a reasonable allowance in the contract.
A Schedule individually identifying each Prime Cost Item
is attached to this contract.
Provisional Sum
A Provisional Sum
is an estimate of the cost of carrying out particular work (including the cost of supplying any materials needed for the Work
) under the contract for which a Builder
, after making all reasonable inquiries, cannot give a definite amount at the time the contract is entered into.
A Schedule individually identifying each Provisional Sum
item
is attached to this contract.
Note: Words in italics are defined in Clause 1 of this contract (Part B)
.
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Cooling-off period notice
Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria
Approved Notice
The following notice is hereby approved by the Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria. This version of the notice replaces the version published in the Victorian Government Gazette of 16 May 1996. The notice must be included in major domestic building contracts in substantially the same form or to the same effect as follows:
Notice pursuant to Section 31(n)
Cooling off period
Notice to Building Owner
:. You may end this contract within five clear business days after receipt by you of a signed copy of the contract by filling in the notice below and giving it to the Builder
in one of the following ways:
(1)
Personally;
(2)
Leaving it at his or her address set out in the contract with a person who appears to be at least 16 years old;
(3)
Sending it by pre-paid certified mail to the address set out in this contract;
(4)
Sending it by facsimile to the facsimile number (if any) set out in this contract.
Detach along dotted line
[Form begins] Notice that contract is ended
A Building Owner
cannot withdraw from a contract under the Act
if:
1.
The Builder
and the Building Owner
have previously entered into a major domestic building contract
that is in substantially the same terms for the carrying out of the Work
in relation to the same home or land; OR
2.
The Building Owner
received independent legal advice from a practising solicitor concerning the contract before entering into the contract.
To (
Builder
):
David Smith
I/We:
Trent Hall
give notice under our contract with you that the contract is ended. Please refund the deposit less $100 and any out of pocket expenses incurred by you which I have previously approved.
Building Owner
’s signature:
T.H
Date:
18/5/23
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
__18__/__05__/____2023____
__D.S 18__/__05__/____2023__
_
[Form ends]
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Key points
1. Checklists
The Checklist for the Building Owner
, later in this document, is required by law and must be completed and signed by the Building Owner
(and not by the Builder
) before signing the contract
. It ensures the Building Owner
has considered important issues before signing the contract. It also helps the Building Owner
to communicate with the Builder
about those issues before finalising the contract.
The checklist ‘Is the contract complete and ready to be signed’
, later in this document, is a guide to assist both the Building Owner
and the Builder
before signing the contract. It ensures the Building Owner
and the Builder
have considered and understood important issues before signing the contract
. It also helps the Building Owner
and the Builder
to communicate about those issues before finalizing the contract. This aims to reduce potential disputes and misunderstandings between the Building Owner
and the Builder
.
2. Check the Builder
is registered
The Building Owner
should check with the Victorian Building Authority (visit the Victorian Building Authority website
) that the Builder
holds a current registration with the Building Practitioners Board as a domestic builder.
A simple check would be to view the Builder’s
building practitioner’s registration card issued by the Building Practitioners Board. For the purpose of construction of a new dwelling, the Builder’s
registration number will be prefixed with either:
●
DB-U- e.g. DB-U 1234
●
DB-M- e.g. DB-M 5678.
In addition to viewing the Builder’s
registration card, a Building Owner
should also check that the Builder’s
registration is current. This is a simple process. Visit the Victorian Building Authority website
and follow the links to ‘registered building practitioner’, then enter the Builder’s
registration number. The status of the Builder’s
registration will then be confirmed.
There are additional requirements when a building owner engages a builder with a registration number beginning with
DB-M. The Building Owner
should refer to the Victorian Building Authority website for further information.
3. Foundations Data
The law requires that the soil is tested to assess the type and cost of footings suitable for the site. The Act
defines this testing as Foundations Data
. This testing is important because, for example, rock hidden beneath the surface will significantly increase the cost of excavating the site. The law requires the Builder
to obtain the Foundations Data
for the Building Site
before signing the contract. The Building Owner
should confirm that the Builder
has done this.
The cost of testing is not part of the Contract Price
because the Builder
needs this information before setting the Contract Price
.
4. Be precise in requirements
It is best that the Building Owner
:
●
specifies the type of finish, colour code and exact model of appliances, fixtures or fittings in the plans and specifications attached to this contract
●
ensures exact pricing for as many items as possible is included in the contract.
This will help to avoid misunderstandings or disputes.
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5. Get estimates when exact pricing is not possible
Sometimes a builder is unable to give an exact price for a particular item (for example, a fixture or fitting), or an exact price for carrying out a particular part of the Work
. In this case (by law), the Builder
is required to provide a written estimate in the Prime Cost Item
or Provisional Sum
Schedules. Any estimate must include a breakdown of the actual quantities of material and unit cost to the Builder
.
The Builder
must also give the Building Owner
or the Building Owner’s Representative
a reasonable opportunity to be at the Building Site
when the Work
nominated in the Prime Cost Item
or Provisional Sum
Schedules is to be performed.
6. Deposit
The law limits the amount of the deposit the Builder
can receive as follows:
●
5% of any Contract Price
that is $20,000 or more
●
10% of any Contract Price
that is less than $20,000.
It is an offence under the Act
for a builder to seek a deposit in excess of the relevant amount above.
7. Completing the document
Where the contract provides for details to be filled in but that part of the contract is not applicable, the area that would ordinarily be filled in should be crossed out with a diagonal line rather than leaving it blank.
8. Permits and prescribed approvals
Work
required to be carried out under this contract cannot commence until a building permit has been issued for the Work
. It may also be necessary for a planning permit and other prescribed approvals to be issued before the building permit can be issued.
The term Approval Work
in this contract refers to the work necessary to be undertaken to get the building permit and other permits and approvals.
The default in this contract is for the Builder
to undertake the Approval Work
. However, the contract also provides an option for the Building Owner
to release the Builder
from any obligation to undertake the Approval Work
. In that case, the Building Owner
is responsible for undertaking the Approval Work
.
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
__18__/__05__/____2023____
__D.S 18__/__05__/____2023__
_
If the Builder
is to complete the Approval Work
, the Building Owner
is authorising the Builder
to make any application, appeal, referral or representation under the Building Act 1993
and any other authorisation required to complete the Approval Work
on behalf of the Building Owner
. This could result in the Builder
choosing the building surveyor for the Work
. The Building Owner
needs to know who the building surveyor is. The building surveyor can be the municipal building surveyor at the council or a private building surveyor.
9. Domestic Building Insurance
What is Domestic Building Insurance
?
Domestic Building Insurance
is ‘last resort’ insurance and provides insurance only
in the event the Builder
dies, disappears or becomes insolvent. This insurance does not provide warranty protection or general cover.
Domestic Building Insurance
requirements are set out in Clause 8
of this contract.
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When is Domestic Building Insurance
required?
Where the Contract Price
for the carrying out of the Work
is more than $16,000, the law requires the Builder
to take out Domestic Building Insurance
for an individual project. Domestic Building Insurance
must be taken out before the:
●
building permit for the Work
can be issued
●
Builder
can enforce any term of this contract
●
Work
can commence.
The Building Owner
must make sure they get a copy of the Domestic Building Insurance
documents identified in Clause
8.4
prior to the Work
commencing. These documents are:
a)
a copy of the Domestic Building Insurance
policy
b)
the certificate of insurance
c)
a summary of the insurance product.
The Building Owner
should check that the Contract Price
matches the value stated in the Domestic Building Insurance
policy.
What does Domestic Building Insurance
cover?
If the Builder
dies, disappears or becomes insolvent, Domestic Building Insurance
may provide some compensation to the Building Owner
for loss or damage resulting from:
●
non-completion of the Work
●
defective Work
●
a breach of warranty implied into the domestic building contract by section 8 of the Act
●
a failure to maintain a standard or quality of Work
specified in the domestic building contract
●
conduct by the Builder
in connection with the domestic building contract that contravenes a trade practices provision.
●
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
__18__/__05__/____2023____
__D.S 18__/__05__/____2023__
_
How long does Domestic Building Insurance
cover last?
For non-structural Defects
, Domestic Building Insurance
provides an indemnity for loss or damage occurring during the period starting on the commencement day of this contract and ending two years after the earlier of the:
●
Completion of Work
●
date of termination of the contract.
For all other loss or damage, Domestic Building Insurance
provides an indemnity for the period starting on the commencement day of this contract and ending six years after the earlier of the:
●
Completion of Work
●
date of termination of the contract.
10. Other insurance requirements
General requirements for insurances to be provided by the Builder
, other than Domestic Building Insurance
, are set out
in Clause 42
of this contract.
11. Builder’s
warranties
Under the Act
the Builder
gives warranties relating to the Work
and these are identified in Clause 17
of this contract.
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If the Builder
has not died, disappeared or become insolvent, and an issue arises about the standard of workmanship, either during the construction of the building, or during the 10 years after the Completion of Work
, or whether the Builder
has met the terms of the contract including completing the contract, the Builder
and the Building Owner
must resolve the dispute under the terms of the contract and at common law.
If the Builder
has not died, disappeared or become insolvent, the Building Owner
cannot make a claim on the Domestic Building Insurance
policy in respect of a warranty claim for the Work
or the performance of the Builder
.
12. Parties’ authorised representatives
The Building Owner
and the Builder
must nominate their representative in the Contract Details
in Clause
4
, together with their contact details.
The Building Owner’s Representative
and the Builder’s Representative
must be contactable during normal business hours.
If the nominated representative for either party changes, the parties should notify each other as soon as possible in writing by the agreed service method stated in the Contract Details
in Clause 4
.
13. Termination of contract
The Building Act 1993
requires the Building Owner
and the Builder
each to notify the building surveyor for the Work
within 14 days after the engagement of the Builder
ends by termination of the contract.
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Failure to perform this notification can incur a maximum penalty of 10 penalty units. The Building Owner
should discuss with the building surveyor the capacity to continue the Work
once the contract with the Builder
is terminated and the process required for notification of appointment of a subsequent builder.
If the Building Owner
does not intend to complete the Work
, either by appointing another builder or completing the Work
themselves, the Building Owner
should discuss with the relevant building surveyor how this affects compliance with the requirements of the Building Act 1993
and any subsequent prescribed approval.
Part A: Check the following lists before signing the contract
Section 31(r) of the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995
requires this checklist.
Checklist for the Building Owner
Before signing this legally binding contract, check this list
Note: This checklist does not form part of the contract.
[Form begins]
Checklist item
Response (Yes or No)
1.
Has an insurance policy or a certificate of currency for Domestic Building Insurance
been issued and provided to you? (see Clause 8
)
If not, the contract is conditional upon you receiving either an insurance policy or a certificate of currency for Domestic Building Insurance
.
Yes
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Checklist item
Response (Yes or No)
2.
If this contract is conditional upon you receiving written approval for finance, have you obtained such written approval? (see Clause 19
)
Yes
If you answer ’no’ to any of the following questions you are not ready to sign the contract.
3.
Have you had this contract long enough to read and understand it?
Yes
4.
Have you been provided with evidence that the Builder
named in this contract is registered in the category of DB-U or DB-M and the Builder’s
registration with the Building Practitioners Board is current? (see Clause 4
)
Yes
5.
Is the Contract Price
clearly stated? (see Clause 5
)
Yes
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6.
Do you understand how the price is calculated and how it may be varied? (see Clause
5
)
Yes
7.
Is the amount and timing of each progress payment clearly stated? (see Clause 7
)
Yes
8.
Has the Builder
sought Foundations Data
and assessed the suitability of the site for the proposed Work
? If tests are necessary, have they been carried out before signing the contract? (see Clause 12.2
)
Yes
9.
If a deposit is payable, is it within the legal limit? (see Clause 6)
●
5% if the Contract Price
is $20,000 or more
●
10% if the Contract Price
is less than $20,000.
Yes
10.
Is the Work
to be performed under the contract clearly described in the contract (see
Clause 9.3
), and supported by plans, specifications and any other relevant documents such as engineering calculations or soil reports? (see Clause 10
)
Yes
11.
Have your special requirements or finishes been included in the plans or specifications?
Yes
12.
Does the contract clearly state the commencement date and completion date? If not,
can those dates be worked out? (see Clause 4
, Clause 13
and Clause 14
)
Yes
13.
Do you understand the procedure for an Extension of Time
? (see Clause 22
)
Yes
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Checklist item
Response (Yes or No)
14.
Are any Provisional Sums
or Prime Cost Items
clearly stated in the attached Schedules
and do you understand them? (see Clause 24
and Clause 25
and the Provisional Sums
Schedule
and the Prime Cost Items
Schedule
)
Yes
15.
Do you understand the procedure for varying the contract, including varying the plans or specifications? (see Clause 23
)
Yes
16.
Do you understand the circumstances in which you can end the contract? (see Clause
18.5
, Clause 19.5
, Clause 23.5
, Clause 36.1
and Clause 38.1
)
Yes
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Read, signed and dated by the Building Owner(s)
Signature(s):
Trent Hall
Date:
18/05/2023
[Form ends]
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Is the contract complete and ready to be signed?
This checklist prompts the Builder
to fill in all the required sections in this contract. Both the Builder
and the Building Owner
should go through this checklist before signing the contract.
Note: This checklist does not form part of the contract.
[Form begins]
Checklist item
Response (Yes or No)
1.
Have the Contract Details
in Clause 4 been filled in?
Yes
2.
Has the Finish Date
or number of days required to finish the Work
once it is commenced under Clause 13.1
been calculated and filled-in in the Contract Details
in
Clause 4
?
Yes
3.
Has the Contract Price
in Clause 5.1
been filled in?
Yes
4.
Are there any agreed exclusions from the Contract Price
? If so, have the agreed exclusions been included in the table in Clause 5.2
?
Yes12.15
5.
If it is agreed to exclude some fixtures and fittings from the Contract Price
, have the exclusions been listed in Clause 5.3
?
Yes
6.
Has a detailed description of the Work
required in Clause 9.3
been filled in?
Yes
7.
Has the Builder
provided the Building Owner
with a copy of the policy of Domestic Building Insurance
, Certificate of Insurance and summary of insurance product as required under Clause 8.4
?
Yes
8.
Has the deposit amount in Clause 6.1
been filled in?
Yes
9.
Has the staged payment of the deposit been calculated and do both the Builder
and the Building Owner
understand when it is due? The staged payment of the deposit is as follows:
●
80% of the deposit when the contract has been signed and a copy of the Domestic
Building Insurance
policy provided to the Building Owner
(see Clause 6.2(a)
)
●
20% of the deposit when Work
has commenced. (see Clause 6.2(b)
)
Yes
10.
Has the Builder
listed all the documents that form part of the plans and specification documents (
Clause 10.3
) in the Document List Attachment
?
Yes
11.
Has the Builder
filled in the description of the Foundations Data
in Clause 12.2
?
Yes
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Checklist item
Response (Yes or No)
12.
Have the Builder
and the Building Owner
completed the General Attachment? (see Clause 12.15
and Clause 20.2
)
Yes
13.
Has the agreed commencement of Work
date (if applicable) in the Contract Details
been filled-in in Clause 4
? (see also Clause 13.1
)
Yes
14.
Has the Builder
estimated and listed the number of days allowed for Inclement Weather
, holidays and other delays? (see Clause 14.4
)
Yes
15.
Has the Builder
identified in Clause 14.5
the likely cause of any delay that cannot be estimated as a period of time?
Yes
16.
Has the Building Owner
provided details in Clause 15.1
of the likely loss and damage they expect to incur if the Builder
fails to complete the Work
by the Finish Date
?
Yes
17.
Has the Building Owner
stated in Clause 16.1
the particular purpose for which the Work
is required or the result desired to be achieved?
Yes
18.
Has the Building Owner
read and initialled Clause 17.3
that relates to the Builder’s
warranties?
Yes
19.
Has the Building Owner
made this contract subject to finance and, if so, has the loan amount in the Contract Details
in Clause 4
been filled in? (see also Clause 19
)
Yes
20.
Have the Building Owner
and the Builder
read and initialled sections 37 and 38
of the
Act
in the Legislation Extracts
? This relates to Variations
under Clause 23
.
Yes
21.
Has the Builder’s
reasonable margin for Variations
, Provisional Sums
and Prime Cost Items
been specified in the Contract Details
in Clause 4
?
Yes
22.
Have the Building Owner
and the Builder
read and initialled sections 40(1) and (2)
of the Act
in the Legislation Extracts
? This relates to progress payments under Clause 7
.
Yes
23.
Are the Building Owner
and the Builder
both ready to sign and date this contract in Clause 11
?
Yes
Read, signed and dated by the Building Owner(s)
Signature(s):
Trent Hall
Date:
18/05/2023
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Read, signed and dated by the Builder
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Signature(s):
David Smith
Date:
18/05/2023
[Form ends]
Part B: Terms of the contract
This is the commencement of the contract terms
1. Definitions
Clause function: This clause defines terms used throughout this contract.
In this contract, the following definitions apply, unless the context requires a different meaning:
Act
means the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995.
Approval Work
means the work necessary to apply for and obtain the building permits and any prescribed approvals for the Work
but does not include applying for and obtaining an occupancy permit.
Builder
means the person, partnership or company named in the Contract Details as the Builder
and includes the Builder’s
employees, agents, contractors, heirs, executors, administrators and permitted assignees and transferees.
Builder’s Representative
means the natural person identified by the Builder
in the Contract Details
as authorised to communicate on behalf of the Builder
with the Building Owner
.
Building Owner
means the person, partnership or company named in the Contract Details
as the Building Owner
and includes the Building Owner’s
heirs, executors, administrators and permitted assignees and transferees.
Building Owner’s Representative
means the natural person identified by the Building Owner
in the Contract Details
as authorised to communicate on behalf of the Building Owner
with the Builder.
Building Site
means the place where the Work is to be carried out and is described in the Contract Details
.
Business Day
means a day that is not:
●
Saturday or Sunday
●
a public holiday in Victoria (whether a whole day or part of a day).
Completion of Work
means the time when the Work
is complete in accordance with Clause 31
.
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Contract Details
means the contract details set out in Clause 4
.
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●
Contract Price
means the total amount payable under this contract and includes the amount:
●
the Builder
is to receive and retain under this contract
●
the Builder
is to receive under the contract for payment to any other person
●
any third person is to receive (or is reasonably estimated to receive) directly from the Building Owner
for:
o
conveying to the Building Site
or connecting or installing services such as gas, electricity, telephone, water and sewerage, or
o
issuing planning and building permits.
The Contract Price
does not include any amount that the Builder
excludes in accordance with Clause 5.2
.
Defect
means:
●
Work
that is in breach of a warranty in Clause 17.1
●
Work
that is not of a standard or quality specified in this contract
●
a failure to carry out and complete the Work
in accordance with, and as required by, the plans and specifications and this contract.
Dispute Resolution Procedure means the dispute resolution procedure set out in Clause 34
.
Domestic Building Dispute has the meaning given in section 54 of the Act
reproduced in the Legislation Extracts
.
Domestic Building Insurance means the insurance described in Clause 8.1
.
Extension of Time means a period of postponement of the Finish Date
.
Final Completion has the meaning in Clause 28.2
.
Finish Date means the date stated in the Contract Details as the date when the Work will be finished. If no date is stated, Finish Date means the date calculated by adding the number of days stated in the Contract Details as being required to finish the Work to the date of commencement of Work set out in Clause 13.1
.
Foundations Data has the meaning given in section 30(3) of the Act
reproduced in the Legislation Extracts
.
Inclement Weather means weather during which it is either not reasonable or not safe to continue the Work.
Legislation Extracts means the provisions set out in Part C
headed ‘Legislation Extracts’
, which form part of this contract.
Lender
means a bank, building society or other financier that lends the Building Owner
the Contract Price
or any portion of that amount.
Loan Approval Date
means the date in the Contract Details
in Clause 4
that has been nominated by the Building Owner
as the date by which the Building Owner
expects a loan application for the purpose of the Work
will be determined.
Opinion Procedure
means the opinion procedure set out in Clause 32
.
Penalty Interest Rate
means the interest rate fixed from time to time under section 2 of the Penalty Interest Rates Act 1983.
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Prime Cost Item
has the meaning given in section 3 of the Act
reproduced in the Legislation Extracts
.
Provisional Sum
has the meaning given in section 3 of the Act
reproduced in the Legislation Extracts
.
Variation
means a variation according to law or Clause 23
of this contract (or both).
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Work
means the work required to be carried out under this contract, which is described in Clause 9.3
and described in more detail in the plans and specifications (which are attached to this contract). Work
does not include Approval Work
.
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2. Interpretation
Clause function: This clause provides guidance about how the contract is to be interpreted.
2.1
In this contract, except where the context makes it clear that another meaning is intended, the following rules apply.
2.2
A word (or words) in italics and starting with a capital letter is a defined term for the purposes of this contract. This means it has the meaning outlined in Clause 1
(Note: Legislation is also italicised but should not be read as a defined term).
2.3
A reference to a ‘Clause’ is a reference to one of the numbered Clauses under Part B of this contract.
2.4
A reference to an ‘Attachment’ is a reference to one of the attachments to this contract (the Document List Attachment
and the General Attachment
).
2.5
A reference to a person in this contract includes a partnership or a company.
2.6
Words suggesting the singular include the plural and vice versa.
2.7
Headings, clause function notes and user notes in shaded text boxes are advisory notes only and must not be used to interpret this contract.
2.8
A reference to ‘include’ or ‘including’ or ‘for example’ in a list does not mean that items not listed are not included.
2.9
In the event of a conflict that cannot be resolved between the drawings and the relevant text, the meaning of the text will take precedence.
3. Communication between the Building Owner
and the Builder
Clause function: This clause states how the parties to the contract will communicate with each other.
3.1
Communication between the parties for the purposes of this contract must be made between the Builder
and the Building Owner
or their appointed representatives nominated in Clause 4
in the Contract Details
.
3.2
If the Building Owner
communicates with the Builder’s Representative
in a way that complies with this contract it means the same as having communicated with the Builder
. Similarly, if the Builder
communicates with the Building Owner’s Representative
in a way that complies with this contract it means the same as having communicated with the Building Owner
.
3.3
The Building Owner
must not give directions to the Builder’s
employees or sub-contractors except as provided in Clause 3.1
.
3.4
The Building Owner
can only rely on statements or representations as to any matter concerning the Work
or its progress that are made by the Builder
or the Builder’s Representative
. The Builder
can only rely on statements or representations as to any matter concerning the Work
that are made by the Building Owner
or the Building Owner’s Representative
.
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3.5
Wherever this contract requires the Building Owner
or the Builder
to make a demand or claim, serve a notice or
document or communicate in connection with this contract, such demand, notice, document or other communication must be written in English and must be legible. As appropriate, such communication may be by the forms that are attached to this contract. Where a demand, claim notice, document or other communication is given in person, a written receipt should be given. Otherwise, all communications may be delivered by a method stated in the Contract Details
(or to a subsequent address, if one is notified subsequently).
3.6
Receipt of service
Unless otherwise established by contrary evidence, a demand, claim, notice, document or other communication in connection with this contract is taken to be received at the following times:
a)
if sent by post before 5.00pm on the day of posting:
i)
the second day after posting, if posted to or from a place within the State of Victoria or an interstate capital city
ii)
five Business Days
after posting, if posted to or from a place within another state within Australia other than a capital city
iii)
10 Business Days
after posting, if posted to or from a place outside Australia
b)
if delivered by hand, at the time of delivery, if delivered to the person or left at the person’s address nominated in Clause
4
with a person not less than 16 years of age and apparently residing or employed at that place
c)
in the case of a facsimile if sent before 5.00pm on a Business Day
, on the day it is sent and, if sent later in the day, on the next Business Day
d)
in the case of electronic mail, if sent before 5.00pm on a Business Day
, on the day it is sent and, if sent later in the day, on the next Business Day
.
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4. Client Details
Clause function: This clause sets out relevant particulars of the contract.
[Form begins]
Building Owner
Name(s):
Trent Hall
Address and address for service of documents
Address:
34 Summerhayes Avenue, Cape Woolamai VIC 3842
Postal address (for service of documents – include postcode):
34 Summerhayes Avenue, Cape Woolamai VIC 3842
Contact details
Business:
93425671
After Hours:
59955628
Mobile:
0988170919
Fax:
Email:
trenth@optusnet.com.au
Building Owner
’s preferred method(s) of receipt of a demand, claim, notice, document or other communication in connection with this contract (there are three options – mark the option/s which apply with an X):
Mail:
X
Fax:
Email:
X
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Building Owner’s Representative
Name(s):
Trent Hall
Address and address for service of documents
Address:
34 Summerhayes Avenue, Cape Woolamai VIC 3842
Postal address (for service of documents – include postcode):
34 Summerhayes Avenue, Cape Woolamai VIC 3842
Contact details
Business:
9342 5671
After Hours:
0988 170 919
Mobile:
0988 170 919
Fax:
5995 5628 Email:
trenth@optusnet.com.au
Building Owner’s Representative’s
preferred method(s) of receipt of a demand, claim, notice, document or other communication in connection with this contract (there are three options – mark the option/s which apply with an X):
Mail:
X
Fax:
Email:
X
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4. Builder Details
Name(s):
David Smith Address and address for service of documents
Address:
33 Navarna Close, Hampton East Vic 3188
Postal address (for service of documents – include postcode):
33 Navarna Close, Hampton East Vic 3188
Australian Company Number (if applicable): ACN
41643218906
Australian Business Number (if applicable): ABN
6434218906
Contact details
Business:
98254621
After Hours:
97582145
Mobile:
041258735
Fax:
Email:
baa@optusnet.com.au
Builder’s
preferred method(s) of receipt of a demand, claim, notice, document or other communication in connection with this contract (there are three options – mark the option/s which apply with an X):
Mail:
X
Fax:
Email:
X
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Name of registered building practitioner (as shown on the Building Practitioners Board registration card):
BAA Constructions P/L
Building Practitioners Board registration number (as shown on the Building Practitioners Board registration card):
4567891011
Category of Work
shown on the registration (as shown on the Building Practitioners Board registration card):
Domestic Building
Insurer providing Domestic Building Insurance
(DBI):
QME
DBI Policy number:
34962
Date of issue of policy:
18/06/2023
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Builder’s Representative
Name(s):
David Smith
Address and address for service of documents
Address:
33 Nirvana Close, Hampton East VIC 3188
Postal address (for service of documents – include postcode):
33 Nirvana Close, Hampton East VIC 3188
Contact details
Business:
BAA Constructions P/L
After Hours:
David Smith
Mobile:
041258735
Fax:
Email:
baa@optusnet.com.au
Builder’s Representative’s preferred method(s) of receipt of a demand, claim, notice, document or other communication in connection with this contract (there are three options – mark the option/s which apply with an X):
Mail:
X
Fax:
Email:
X
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4. The New Building Details
Street address number:
2
Unit number (if applicable):
Street name:
Lakeview Street
Suburb:
Frankston South Vic
Postcode: 3912
Title details/property identifier
Volume:
021
Folio number:
079
Lot/plan number:
33837
Other property identifier (please
specify):
Start & End Date
Agreed commencement date (If no date is specified here, then the commencement date
will be determined under Clause 13.1
):
Finish Date
or number of days required to finish Work
once it is commenced under Clause 13.1
:
120 Days
Finance & Lender Details
This contract it subject to loan approval (see Clause 19
) (Yes or No):
Yes
Loan amount (if applicable):
$300,000
Name of Lender
:
NAB
Loan Approval Date:
TBA
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Other
The following Work
is to be performed by the Building Owner
:
The Builder and Owner’s
undertaking to obtain permits and prescribed approvals
Clause 18
provides that the Builder
will undertake the Approval Work
unless otherwise stated. The Builder
is exempt
from undertaking the Approval Work
by ticking the boxes below.
The Building Owner
will be responsible and so releases the Builder
from the obligation under Clause 18.1
to obtain the necessary (there are three options – mark the option/s which apply with an X and provide details where applicable):
Description
Responsibility
planning approval
X Client to provide planning approval
building permit
other prescribed approval being:
Builder’s
margin
The margin must be reasonable. A rule of thumb is around 20%.
The Builder’s
margin for overheads supervision and profit under Clause 23
(
Variations
), Clause 24.4
(
Provisional Sum
item) and Clause 25.4
(
Prime Cost Item
) is (specify percentage margin):
20%
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5. Contract Price
Clause function: This clause sets out the Contract Price
for the Work
and any additional charges that could apply.
5.1
The Building Owner
will pay the Contract Price
in accordance with the terms of this contract
[Form begins]
Contract Price
(amount in words):
$ Three Hundred and Twenty Thousands Dollars + GST
[Form ends]
Warning: Changes to the Contract Price
The price of this contract may be altered as a result of:
●
the actual cost of Prime Cost Items
and Work
for which Provisional Sums
have been specified being more or less than the estimates set out in the contract (see Clause 24
and Clause 25
)
●
Variations
, including those required by council or a registered building surveyor (see Clause 23
)
●
interest on overdue payments (see Clause 27.2
).
Ensure that you fully understand how the clauses dealing with these matters may affect the Contract Price
.
Warning to the Building Owner
as to Prime Cost Items
It is always better to get a fixed price for all Work
– even your fixtures and fittings (for example, type and model of stove or taps). However, some fixtures and fittings may need to be selected after the contract is signed. Alternatively, for fixtures and fittings that are considered a special order, the fixed price for the supply of the goods may not be available at the time of entering into the contract. If these items are specified as Prime Cost Items
, the Builder
will allow an amount in the Contract Price
, which should cover the expected cost of the item.
If the actual cost of the Prime Cost Item
is more than the amount allowed for, you will have to pay the extra amount. You may also have to pay the Builder’s
margin on the goods as part of that extra amount. If this is intended, the margin
should be specified – otherwise it cannot be claimed unless you agree in writing to such an additional amount.
If the Prime Cost Item
costs less than is allowed for in the contract, the difference should be deducted from the Contract Price
.
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Warning to the Building Owner
as to Provisional Sum Items
It is always better to get a fixed price for all Work
and provide sufficient information for the Builder
to accurately estimate how fittings, fixtures and materials are to be installed. This is critical to minimising the need for Provisional Sum
items. However, even after making all reasonable inquiries, the Builder
may not be able at the time of entering into the contract to give a definitive figure for the cost of carrying out a particular Work
(including the supplying of materials needed to carry out the Work
). If this Work
is specified as a Provisional Sum
item, the Builder
will allow an amount in the Contract Price
, which should cover the expected cost of the item.
If the actual Provisional Sum
cost is more than the amount allowed for, you will have to pay the extra amount. You may
also have to pay the Builder’s
margin on the Provisional Sum
item as part of that extra amount. If this is intended, the margin should be specified – otherwise it cannot be claimed unless you agree in writing to such an additional amount.
If the Provisional Sum
item costs less than is allowed for in the contract, the difference should be deducted from the Contract Price
.
5.2
The Builder
states that the Contract Price
does not include the amount a third person is to receive (or is reasonably estimated will receive) for any Work
or thing stated in the table below:
Clause 5.2 note:
This section is optional. If there are no exclusions from the Contract Price
, cross out this section.
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5. Service & Facilities
Work
or thing not included in the Contract Price
Reasonably estimated amount ($)
Amount or % of Builder
profit margin
Included in the contracted
price
Yes / No
a) Conveying, connecting or installing services:
●
gas
20%
Yes
●
electricity
20%
Yes
●
telephone
20%
Yes
●
water
20%
Yes
●
sewerage
20%
Yes
●
other
b) Permits and approvals:
●
planning
No
●
building
20%
Yes
●
other required permits
20%
Yes
●
other prescribed approvals
Estimated total cost of excluded items
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5.3
The Contract Price
includes the cost of any fixtures or fittings shown in the plans and specifications included in
this contract, except for those fixtures or fittings stated in the table below (after the note).
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Clause 5.3 note:
This clause is optional. If the Contract Price
does not exclude the cost of any fixtures or fittings, cross out this clause. If there are items listed in this table, the Building Owner
will be required to pay for these items in addition to the Contract Price
. If there are items in this table, the Act
requires the Building Owner
to sign here.
[Form begins]
Fixtures or fittings not included in the Contract Price
Reference to plans or specifications – page numbers
Estimated price ($)
All fittings and fixtures are included in contract price
Signature of Building Owner(s)
:
Trent Hall
[Form ends]
5.4
After signing this contract, the Contract Price
may only be adjusted in accordance with this contract.
5.5
The Contract Price
includes all taxes (including GST) associated with the Work
. Any pricing, consideration and progress amounts payable under this contract will be calculated on a GST inclusive basis. This includes any Variation
under Clause 23
.
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5.6
The Builder
warrants that the Contract Price
is based upon Building Site
inspections and all other investigations that would be undertaken by an experienced and competent builder. It includes the performance of all the necessary ancillary Work
, inspection of the site and processes that would be undertaken by a builder exercising reasonable care and skill, whether described in the plans and specifications or not, and the provision of all equipment and materials for that purpose.
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5.7
In the event that the Builder
wishes to vary the plans and specifications as a result of conditions that could not reasonably have been ascertained from the Foundations Data
, the Builder
will apply for any necessary Variation
under section 37 of the Act
.
6. Deposit
Clause function: This clause sets out the deposit to be paid under the contract.
6.1
The total deposit under this contract is 5% of the Contract Price
, which is equal to:
[Form begins]
(amount in words):
$ Sixteen Thousands Dollars + Gst
[Form ends]
[Form begins]
6.2
The deposit will be paid as follows:
●
80% of the deposit being ($12,800
) will be paid on the Builder
giving to the Building Owner
all the documents mentioned in Clause 8.4
relating to Domestic Building Insurance
●
20% of the deposit being ($3,200
) will be paid within five Business Days
of the Building Owner
receiving from the Builder
a notice that states that the Builder
has made a substantial commencement of the Work
and stating the date of such commencement.
[Form ends]
Form A
in Part D of the contract can be used for the purpose of giving this notice.
6.3
If the Building Owner
has paid the Builder
a deposit that is more than the amount payable to the Builder
under this clause, the Builder
must refund the excess to the Building Owner
within five Business Days
of receiving the excess amount.
Clause 6 notes
The Act
prevents a builder from demanding or receiving, before they commence Work
, a deposit that is more than 5% of the Contract Price
if the Contract Price
is $20,000 or more. If the Builder
does not comply with this legislative provision, section 11 of the Act
enables the Building Owner
to void the contract at any time before it is completed.
The law also provides that the Building Owner
must have received a copy of the Domestic Building Insurance
policy before the deposit is payable.
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This contract splits up the deposit so that 80% of the deposit is payable once the Building Owner
receives the documents relating to Domestic Building Insurance
identified in Clause 8.4
and the balance is payable when the Building Owner
receives a notice from the Builder
advising that building Work
has substantially commenced.
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7. Progress payments
Clause function: This clause sets out the progress payments under the contract.
7.1
At the relevant stages defined in section 40(1) of the Act
, the Builder
may demand and recover or retain amounts by way of progress payments for the Work
done that are not a greater percentage of the Contract Price
than permitted by section 40 of the Act
.
Form J
in Part D of the contract can be used to make a claim for a progress payment.
7.2
The Builder
and the Building Owner
acknowledge they have read and initialed the terms set out in sections 40(1) and 40(2) of the Act
, reproduced in the Legislation Extracts
.
7.3
The Building Owner
is not entitled to make deductions from a progress payment because of any claim made by the Building Owner
against the Builder
(whether the claim is made under this contract or otherwise).
7.4
If the Builder
claims they cannot complete the Work
solely for the reason in Clause 22.1(d)
, the Builder
may demand and recover a further payment of not more than 5% of the Contract Price
, less the Builder’s
reasonable
estimate of the cost to rectify the Defect
preventing Completion of Work
.
Clause 7 notes
For a description of the stages and percentages allowed, see the table in section 40 of the Act
reproduced in the Legislation Extracts
.
It is important that the Building Owner
ensures each of the stages is complete before making a progress payment.
Under this contract, the Builder
cannot demand, recover or retain more than the legislated percentage of the Contract
Price
for each stage of work.
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[Form begins]
7. Stage Payments Schedule Part A
Table of payments and progress payments Method A
Type of contract
% of Contract Price
Amount $
Payments and stages
Contract to build all stages
5%
16,000 + Gst
Deposit
10%
32,000 + Gst
Base stage
15%
48,000 + Gst
Frame stage
35%
112,000 + Gst
Lock-up stage
25%
80,000 + Gst
Fixing stage
10%
32,000 + Gst
Final payment
100%
320,000 + Gst
Total
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8. Domestic Building Insurance
Clause function: This clause sets out the requirements for Domestic Building Insurance
.
8.1
The Builder
must obtain Domestic Building Insurance
that:
a)
complies with Domestic Building Insurance
Ministerial Order No. 98 of 23 May 2003 or any subsequent Order that replaces or amends that Ministerial Order before the required Domestic Building Insurance
is obtained
b)
covers the Work
to be carried out under this contract.
8.2
The Builder
must pay the insurance premium for the Domestic Building Insurance
.
8.3
The Builder
must not enforce any provision of this contract, perform any Domestic Building Work
under this contract or demand or receive any money (including deposit money) payable under this contract until the Domestic Building Insurance
policy has been issued.
8.4
The Builder
must give to the Building Owner
the following documents within seven Business Days
of the policy of Domestic Building Insurance
being issued:
a)
a copy of the Domestic Building Insurance
policy
b)
the certificate of insurance
c)
a summary of the insurance product.
Clause 8 note
The Building Owner
should not pay the deposit until the Building Owner
has received the documents relating to Domestic Building Insurance
identified in Clause 8.4
.
9. Obligations of the Builder
and the Building Owner
Clause function: This clause sets out the obligations of the Builder
and the Building Owner
.
9.1
The Builder
will perform the Work
and any Approval Work
in accordance with the terms of this contract and according to law.
9.2
The Builder
will apply for and obtain an occupancy permit if required by the building permit.
Obligations of the Builder and owner
Agree Y/N
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
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9.3
The following is a description of the Work
:
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9. House Details
Complete detailed description of the Work
Construction of a 4 bedroom, double-storey brick veneer home, 240 square metres, double garage, tiled roof.
Further detail of the Work is included in the plans and specifications, which form part of this contract.
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10. Contract documents
Clause function: This clause identifies the documents that form part of the contract.
10.1
This contract includes all the writing that follows the words ‘This is the Commencement of the contract terms’ at the beginning of Part B
, including the Attachments
and the Schedules
.
10.2
The plans and specifications and other documents for the Work
listed in the Document List Attachment
and the documents referred to in the General Attachment
are part of this contract.
10.3
The Builder
warrants that they have given the Building Owner
a copy of all the documents that the Builder
lists in the Document List Attachment
.
Clause 10.3 note:
The Building Owner
should check that they have received all the documents listed in the Document List Attachment
and keep a copy of these documents for their records.
10.4
As soon as is practicable, but no later than five Business Days
after entering into this contract, the Builder
must give the Building Owner
a signed copy of the contract.
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11. Signatures
Clause function: This clause is where the contract is formally signed.
Warning before signing the contract
Warning: The Building Owner
and the Builder
should read the checklists in Part A
of this contract to check they are aware of key terms and conditions and have completed all sections before signing this contract.
Building Owner(s)
Name:
Trent Hall
Signature:
T.H
Name:
Signature:
Date:
18/5/23
Builder
:
Company name:
BAA Constructions P/L
Australian Company Number (if applicable):
ACN
41643218906
Australian Business Number (if applicable): ABN
6434218906
Authorised person
Name:
David Smith
Signature:
DS
Authorised person:
Director
Date:
18/05/2023
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12. General conditions of contract
Clause function: This clause outlines important general conditions of the contract.
12.1
The Builder
warrants that before entering into the contract, the Builder
has complied with each of the Builder’s
obligations under section 30 of the Act
reproduced in the Legislation Extracts
relating to Foundations Data
and will continue to do so.
12.2
The Builder
warrants that the following Foundations Data
has bFFeen obtained for the Building Site
before entering into this contract:12. General conditions of contract
12 Contract Inclusions
Contract Inclusions
Description Of Items
Agreed by both parties
Yes /No
A.
All fixtures and fittings
Yes
B.
All service and facilities fees
Yes
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
[Form ends]
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12.3
The Builder
will ensure that the Building Site
is on the land identified in the title details in the Contract Details
. If
there is any doubt as to the correct location of the boundaries of the Building Site
, the Builder
will take all necessary steps to determine the correct position of the boundaries.
12.4
The Builder
may give the Building Owner
a notice that within 10 Business Days
after receiving the notice, the Building Owner
must give the Builder
satisfactory evidence of the:
a)
Building Owner
’s title to the Building Site
b)
dimensions of the Building Site
.
Form B
in Part D of the contract can be used for the purpose of giving this notice.
12.5
If the position of the boundaries can only be determined by a licensed land surveyor, the Builder
must provide a
boundary survey. The Builder
must notify the Building Owner
of this intention before obtaining the survey, and must give a reasonable estimate of the cost. The Building Owner
will be responsible for paying the reasonable cost of the survey.
Form C
in Part D of the contract can be used for the purpose of giving this notice.
12.6
If the Building Owner
fails to provide satisfactory evidence following a request under Clause 12.4
, the Builder
may suspend the Work
under Clause 35
, or take action to terminate this contract under Clause 37.1
.
12.7
The Building Owner
may not assign rights and obligations under this contract without the prior written consent of the Builder
. Similarly, the Builder
may not assign rights and obligations under this contract without the prior written consent of the Building Owner
. Such consents required by either party must not be unreasonably withheld.
12.8
The Builder
may sub-contract any part (but not the whole) of the Work
without the Building Owner
’s consent. If they do so, the Builder
is not relieved from liability and responsibilities under this contract and the Builder
must ensure that any sub-contracted Work
complies with this contract.
12.9
The Building Owner
and the Builder
must cooperate to enable the other to carry out their obligations under this
contract.
12.10
Either party may require the other to provide reasonable evidence of capacity to meet the terms of this contract. This request can be made at any time. On receiving such a request, the person must provide that evidence within 10 Business Days
. Where such evidence is provided, the person who asked for the evidence must pay the reasonable amount of any costs incurred in obtaining and providing it. This amount should be added to, or deducted from, the Contract Price
.
Form D
in Part D of the contract can be used to make this request.
12.11
The rights, powers and remedies provided in this contract are cumulative with other law. They do not exclude the rights, powers and remedies provided by that law.
12.12 The Building Owner
must notify the Builder
in writing of any change in details of the Building Owner’s Representative
. There is no requirement to change the Building Owner’s Representative’s
details in the Contract
Details
.
12.13 The Builder
must notify the Building Owner
in writing of any change in details of the Builder’s Representative
. There is no requirement to change the Builder’s Representative’s
details in the Contract Details
.
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Form E
in Part D of the contract can be used to notify the other party of a new representative.
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12.14
Where more than one person signs this contract as the Building Owner
, all such persons will be jointly and severally responsible for the obligations of the Building Owner
pursuant to the terms of this contract.
12.15 The Building Owner
will supply to the Builder
each of the items listed in the General Attachment as being provided by the Building Owner
. Upon the Builder
giving to the Building Owner
five Business Days
’ notice that any such item is required by the Builder
, the Building Owner
will deliver the item at the Building Owner
’s expense to the place directed by the Builder
in the notice.
Clause 12 notes
The Building Owner
must enable the Builder
to perform the contract. This includes giving the Builder
access to the Building Site
.
The Building Owner
must also provide the Builder
with evidence that they own the Building Site
and that they can pay the Contract Price
if the Builder
asks in writing, complying with the contract.
If asked in writing by the Building Owner
, the Builder
must show in writing that they can perform the contract. This might mean providing evidence that the Builder
is solvent, currently registered and insured.
13. Commencement of Work
Clause function: This clause states how the date of commencement of the Work
is determined.
13.1
The Builder
:
a)
will start the Work
on the date (if any) specified in Clause 4
; or
b)
will start the Work
within 10 Business Days
of whichever is the latest of:
i)
the date the Builder
receives the building permit for the Work
ii)
if the Lender’s
approval is required before the Work
may proceed, the date the Builder
receives notice
of that approval.
13.2
If the commencement date is to be determined under Clause 13.1(b)
, the Builder
will do everything that it is reasonably possible for the Builder
to do to ensure that the Work
will start as soon as possible.
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14. Finish Date
Clause function: This clause states how the Finish Date
is determined.
14.1
The Builder
will perform the Work
diligently and at a reasonable speed.
14.2
The Builder
must complete the Work
on or before the Finish Date
.
14.3
If the Builder
is entitled to an Extension of Time
under Clause 22
, the Finish Date
will be adjusted by that Extension of Time
.
14.4
In calculating the Finish Date
, the Builder
has made the following allowances:
Clause 14.4 note:
The Builder
is required by section 32 of the Act
to set out how many days they have allowed under each of these categories. Penalties apply for not complying with this legislative requirement.
[Form ends]
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14.5
If it is not possible for the Builder
to adequately estimate the period of a particular likely delay in Clause 14.4(c)
,
the Builder
will identify here the likely cause of the delay:
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14. Agreed Allowances
CONSTRUCTION
PERIOD
CALENDAR
DAYS
A.
Delay as a result of inclement weather
9
Days
B.
Delay subsequently caused by the effect of inclement weather
5
Days
C.
Saturdays and Sundays
24
Days
D.
Public Holidays
3
Days
E.
Other Foreseeable Breaks in the continuity of the Works
0
Days
F.
Rostered Days
off
2
Days
G.
Builder’s
holidays (annual leave)
8
Days
H.
Delay that is reasonable having regard the nature of the Contract
OR
5
Days
Delays likely to be caused by the nature of this Contract It is not possible to adequately estimate and allow for
, However the Builder
reasonably as far as practicible anticipates that a likely cause of delay will be
(State
Cause
of
likely
delay)
I.
Total delay Days
(being the total of A to H above)
56
Days
J.
Allowance for actual construction period not including delay Days
120
Days
CONSTRUCTION
PERIOD
K.: TOTAL CONSTRUCTION PERIOD INCLUDING DELAY DAYS (add l and J above)
176
Days
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15. Liquidated Damages Clause function: This clause states the loss or damage that will be incurred by the Building Owner
if the Work
is not completed by the Finish Date
.
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15.1
The Building Owner
will set out below the nature of the loss and damage and expect the Building Owner
expects to
incur (as much as this is known) if the Builder
fails to complete the Work
by the Finish Date
:
If The Builder Delays The Client/Owner, the sum of $350 Per week is to be paid to the Client/ Owner
If The Client / Owner Delays The Builder, the sum of $1,000 Per Week is to be paid to the Client
Description Of Liquidated damages
Cost
A.
David Smith delays Trent Hall
$350 Per week
B.
Trent Hall delays David Smith $1,000 Per
Week C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
Clause 15.1 note:
The Building Owner
has the opportunity to set out in detail here the type of any likely loss or damage they will incur if the completion of the Work
is delayed. Examples of likely loss and damage may include rental payments, storage costs and extra travel costs. This alerts the Builder
to the type of loss and damage that may be incurred and what the Builder
may be liable for if there is a delay. This is intended to help clarify each party’s responsibilities. The Building Owner
should only indicate, where possible, the type of any loss or damage rather than specific amounts. This clause is not a liquidated damages clause, and does not stop the Building Owner
from claiming loss or damage for expenses not listed here.
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16. Purpose of Work
Clause function: This clause requires the Building Owner
to identify their expectations of the Work
.
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16.1
The Building Owner
relies on the Builder’s
skill and judgment in performing and completing the Work
for the particular purpose for which the Work
is required or the result that the Building Owner
wishes to achieve. The particular purpose or result is stated below so as to show that reliance by the Building Owner
:
Construction of a brand new home located at 2 Lakeview street, Frankston South.
Clause 16.1 note:
The Building Owner
has the opportunity to identify what they are expecting to achieve from the Work
, for example, to build a home with a specific environmental outcome or to build a home that meets the needs of a person with a disability.
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17. Builder’s
warranties
Clause function: This clause identifies the implied warranties the Builder
must provide.
17.1
The Builder
warrants that:
a)
the Work
will be carried out in a proper and workmanlike manner and in accordance with the plans and specifications set out in this contract
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b)
all materials to be supplied by the Builder
for use in the Work
will be good and suitable for the purpose for which the materials are to be used and, unless otherwise stated here, those materials will be new.
Insert below details of any materials to be used that are not new:
No materials or items of work to be supplied by the owner and there are no second-hand materials to be used
.
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c)
the Work
and, where undertaken by the Builder
, the Approval Work
will be carried out in accordance with, and comply with, all laws and legal requirements including, without limiting the generality of this warranty, the Building Act 1993
and Regulations made under that Act
d)
the Work
will be carried out with reasonable care and skill and will be completed by the Finish Date
e)
the home will be suitable for occupation upon Completion of Work
f)
the Work
and any material used in carrying out the Work
will be reasonably fit for the purpose or result stated in Clause 16
, or will be of such a nature and quality as might reasonably be expected to achieve that result.
17.2
The Builder
acknowledges that these warranties do not in any way reduce or limit the obligations of the Builder
in relation to quality, materials or other matters specified in this contract.
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17.3
The Builder
acknowledges that it is the Building Owner
’s right to be satisfied that the Work
and, so far as they are applicable to it, the Approval Work
complies with the warranties set out in Clause 17.1
. In the course of doing so, the Building Owner
may exercise rights of access to the Building Site
under Clause 21
.
The Building Owner
must initial below that they have read Clause 17.3:
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Clause 17.3 note
The Building Owner
should consider engaging a competent professional to monitor the progress of the Work
. This could be an architect, building surveyor, building inspector, construction economist or building engineer or any combination of these persons.
Engaging a competent professional is one way the Building Owner
can get some assurance that the Work
carried out complies with this contract. This may help the parties to proactively deal with disagreements over this contract or possible
Defects
.
The Building Owner
, a person engaged by the Building Owner
or both, should inspect the Building Site
at key stages because, once a stage is complete, Defects
may not be readily visible or ascertainable. The law requires that the Builder
gives the Building Owner
or someone authorised by them access to the Building Site
to view the progress of the Work
.
If the Building Owner
relies on the building surveyor (whether private or municipal) who issued the building permit to inspect the Work
, they should remember that the building surveyor’s statutory role is limited: the building surveyor is only
responsible for checking that certain minimum standards under the Building Regulations 2006 have been met. To the extent that the standard of Work
specified in the plans and specifications goes beyond the minimum standards under the Regulations, it is not the building surveyor’s statutory role to ensure these contractual standards have been met.
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17.4
Where the Builder
made available for inspection a home or a building suitable for use as a home to encourage the Building Owner
to enter into a contract for the construction of a similar home, the Builder
will perform the Work
:
a)
using the same plans and specifications that were displayed in the home made available for inspection except for the following variation to the original plans:
b)
to at least the same standard or Work
quality and quality of materials used in the construction of the home made available for inspection except for the following:
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18. Permits, prescribed approvals and third-party requirements
Clause function: This clause identifies the parties’ responsibilities for permits, approvals and third-party requirements.
18.1
Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Details
, the Builder
must perform the Approval Work
.
18.2
The Builder
must apply for an occupancy permit, if required by the building permit.
18.3
If the Builder
performs the Approval Work
, any fee or associated charge (or both) incurred as a result of that Approval Work
by the Builder
is included in the Contract Price
unless excluded under Clause 5.2
.
18.4
Any Approval Work
will be performed punctually and diligently so that the necessary permits and approvals can be obtained at the earliest practicable date.
18.5
If the party responsible for applying for a building permit has not secured its issue within 60 calendar days from the
date of this contract, the other party may terminate this contract by giving notice of termination. The terminating party must give that notice within 10 Business Days
after the 60-day period expires. If this contract is terminated under this clause, the Building Owner
is liable to pay the Builder’s
reasonable costs incurred in association with the Approval Work
but no more.
Form P
in Part D of the contract can be used to give notice of termination.
18.6
The Builder
acknowledges the obligation set out in full in section 26 of the Act
to give the Building Owner
copies of documents in relation to the Work
. A copy of section 26
is reproduced in the Legislation Extracts
.
18.7
The Building Owner
will inform the Builder
promptly of any requirement, notice or order affecting the Work
from a statutory authority or Lender
and will provide the Builder
with copies of any relevant documents.
Clause 18 note
A building permit must be issued before the Work
can commence. Before issuing the building permit, the building surveyor who issues the building permit and is responsible for the required inspections of the Work
at the required stages,
must ensure:
●
the building work and the building permit will comply with the Building Act 1993
and the Building Regulations 2006
●
any consent of a reporting authority required under the Building Act 1993
and the Building Regulations 2006 or under any other Act
or regulations is obtained
●
any relevant planning permit or other prescribed approval has been obtained
●
the building permit will be consistent with that planning permit or other prescribed approval.
The default in this contract is for the Builder
to undertake the Approval Work
. However, the contract also provides an option for the Building Owner
to release the Builder
from any obligation to undertake the Approval Work
. If the Building Owner
releases the Builder
from this obligation the Building Owner
is responsible for undertaking the Approval Work
themselves.
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If the default is accepted and the Builder
completes the Approval Work
, the Building Owner
is authorising the Builder
to make any application, appeal, referral or representation under the Building Act 1993
and any other authorisation required to complete the Approval Work
on behalf of the Building Owner
. This could result in the Builder
choosing the building surveyor for the project. The Building Owner
must know who the building surveyor is. The building surveyor can be the municipal building surveyor at the council or a private building surveyor.
19. Loan approvals
Clause function: This clause sets out the parties’ obligations if the Building Owner
takes out a loan for the purpose of the contract.
19.1
Unless the Contract Details
state otherwise, this contract is conditional upon the Lender
approving, on or before the Loan Approval Date
, a loan to the Building Owner
for the purposes of this contract of an amount that is not less
than the amount stated for that purpose in the Contract Details
.
19.2
The Building Owner
must apply to the Lender
for approval of such a loan within five Business Days
from the date of this contract and also provide all relevant information required by the Lender
for the purpose of considering the application.
19.3
Within three Business Days
after the Loan Approval Date
, the Building Owner
must give to the Builder
a notice stating whether the Lender
has approved or refused to approve the loan.
Form F
in Part D of the contract can be used for this purpose.
19.4
Unless the Building Owner
notifies the Builder
within three Business Days
of the Loan Approval Date
that the Lender
has refused to approve the loan, this contract will cease being conditional upon loan approval.
19.5
If, on or before three Business Days
after the Loan Approval Date
, the Building Owner
gives the Builder
notice that the Lender
has refused to approve the loan, this contract is at an end and, subject to the following sub-clauses, neither the Builder
nor the Building Owner
is bound to perform it.
19.6
If this contract comes to an end under this clause, the Builder
must refund to the Building Owner
any deposit or other money paid by the Building Owner
to the Builder
less the amount of any deduction permitted under Clause 19.7
. That refund must be paid within 10 Business Days
of the Builder
being notified that the Building Owner
’s loan has not been approved.
19.7
The Builder
may deduct the following costs from the refund referred to in Clause 19.6
, where the costs were incurred by the Builder
up to the date the contract was deemed to come to an end and where the costs were previously agreed to be paid by the Building Owner
:
a)
$100.00
b)
fees paid by the Builder
to another person for the Foundations Data
c)
fees paid by the Builder
in relation to Approval Work
.
19.8
At the time of making the refund under Clause 19.6
, the Builder
must provide the Building Owner
with copies of all documents evidencing the Builder’s
entitlement to any deductions made under Clause 19.7
.
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20. Occupation of the Building Site
Clause function: This clause sets out the parties’ obligations in occupying the Building Site
.
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20.1
This contract does not give the Builder
a greater right to occupy the Building Site
than that of a contractual licensee. This right includes the right to place materials, equipment and, if the Building Owner
agrees, signage on the Building Site
.
20.2
Where the Building Owner
must remain in residence or in occupation of part of the property during the Work
the following will apply:
a)
the General Attachment will include a site plan of the property clearly showing the Building Site
, the portion of
the property to be occupied by the Building Owner
and any common areas that both the Builder
and the Building Owner
may need to have access to
b)
the Builder
will be responsible for providing and maintaining an adequate physical barrier separating the Building Site
from the remainder of the property.
21. Access to the Building Site
Clause function: This clause sets out the parties’ obligations in accessing the Building Site
.
21.1
The Builder
must do all Work
necessary to provide access to the Building Site
for vehicles and other equipment to carry out the Work
. The Contract Price
includes the cost of providing this access to the Building Site
.
21.2
Except as provided under Clause 12.15
, the Builder
must bear all costs involved in the delivery of materials to the Building Site
; the handling of materials; and the removal and disposal from the Building Site
of the Builder’s
rubbish, surplus material, and demolished or dismantled structural material.
21.3
The Builder
is liable for any damage caused in carrying out the Work
if that damage was caused by the Builder’s
own negligence or fault. This includes damage caused by the Work
to kerbs, gutters, paving, underground services, drains, structures or other property whether on the Building Site
or adjacent to, or abutting, the Building Site
.
21.4
The Builder
will permit the Building Owner
or any person authorised by the Building Owner
(either together or separately) to have reasonable access to the Building Site
and to view any part of the Work
.
21.5
The Building Owner
, or persons authorised by the Building Owner
, will not interfere with the carrying out of the Work
when accessing the Building Site
under Clause 21.4
.
21.6
The Builder
is not liable for any reasonable costs or delays that result from any person failing to comply with Clause 21.5
provided the Builder
notifies the Building Owner
of the cost or delay within five Business Days
of the failure to comply occurring.
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Clause 21 note
The Act
nominates a penalty of 20 penalty units if the Builder
does not permit the Building Owner
to have reasonable access to the Building Site
.
Dangers could exist on the Building Site
. The Building Owner
should discuss appropriate occupational health and safety issues with the Builder
before attending the Building Site
.
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22. Extension of Time
Clause function: This clause sets out the process for a Builder to claim for an Extension of Time
.
22.1
The Builder
will be entitled to an Extension of Time
if, for any one or more of the following reasons, the Builder
is delayed in achieving Completion of Work
by the Finish Date
:
a)
Inclement Weather
and its effect over and above the amount of days estimated by the Builder
in Clause
14.4(a)
b)
an industrial dispute that is not limited to the Building Site
or to employees of the Builder
c)
anything else that is beyond the reasonable control of the Builder
and is not the result of the Builder’s
fault
d)
Completion of Work
has been reached, except for minor Defects
that do not prevent the Work
being used for its purpose and which it is not practical for the Builder
to rectify for the time being, or as to which the Builder
has reasonable grounds for delaying the rectification
e)
provided that the Builder
gives notice to the Building Owner
as required by Clause 22.2
, an act or omission by the Building Owner
or any person who is in any way acting on the Building Owner
’s behalf or under the Building Owner
’s instruction
f)
a suspension of the Work
by the Builder
under Clause 35
.
22.2
As soon as practical after the Builder
becomes aware that it is likely for any reason there will be delay in completing
the Work
by the Finish Date
, the Builder
will give the Building Owner
a notice informing them of the likely delay, its cause and (as far as possible) its likely duration. The Builder
will keep the Building Owner
informed about the likely delay, providing adequate information so that the Building Owner
can assist the Builder
in avoiding or minimising its effect.
Form G
in Part D of the contract can be used for the purpose of giving this notice.
22.3
Both the Builder
and Building Owner
must take all reasonable steps to avoid or minimise any delay to the progress of the Work
, whether or not it is likely to cause delay in achieving Completion of Work
. The Building Owner
is not obliged to agree to changes or deletions from the plans or specifications to avoid such delay.
22.4
If an act or omission by the Building Owner
is causing, or has caused, delay in the progress of the Work
, the Builder
must notify the Building Owner
in writing of that cause within two Business Days
of it commencing. This requirement also applies if the delay is caused by a person who is acting on the Building Owner
’s behalf, or under the Building Owner
’s instruction.
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22.5
The extent of any Extension of Time
must be fair and reasonable in the circumstances. Circumstances bearing on fairness and reasonableness of such claims include:
a)
the extent to which there is a failure (if any) in meeting an obligation under Clause 22.2
, Clause 22.3
, and Clause 22.6
and the effect of any such failure
b)
the cause arising after the Finish Date
c)
the period of any allowance mentioned in Clause 14.4
.
22.6
If the Builder
wants to claim an Extension of Time
, the Builder
must give the Building Owner
a claim within 15 Business Days
after the delay ceases, stating:
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a)
the reason for the delay
b)
the length of the claimed Extension of Time
.
22.7
Within 10 Business Days
of receiving the Builder’s
claim under Clause 22.6
, the Building Owner
must respond by stating in writing that the Building Owner
either wholly accepts the Extension of Time
or disputes wholly or partly the Extension of Time
to the extent stated in the response.
22.8
If the Building Owner
wholly or partly disputes the Builder’s
claim for an Extension of Time
, the Building Owner
must give the Builder
a written explanation that is sufficiently detailed for the Builder
to know the basis of the dispute.
22.9
If within 10 Business Days
of receiving the Builder’s
claim for an Extension of Time
the Building Owner
does not deliver a written response, the Finish Date
will be adjusted as set out in the claim.
22.10
Where the Building Owner
accepts the Builder’s
claimed Extension of Time
, either wholly or partly, the Finish Date
will be adjusted by the period of the Builder’s
claimed Extension of Time
that the Building Owner
accepts.
22.11
Any dispute as to the Builder’s
claim for an Extension of Time
will be dealt with under the Dispute Resolution Procedure
.
23. Variations
Clause function: This clause identifies the process for varying the contract.
23.1
The Builder
and the Building Owner
acknowledge that the Work
may be varied at the request of the Builder
or Building Owner
on the terms in sections 37 and 38 of the Act
and in this clause.
Form H
in Part D of the contract can be used to request and approve Variations
.
23.2
The Builder
and the Building Owner
acknowledge having read and initialled the copy of sections 37 and 38 of the Act
reproduced in the Legislation Extracts
.
Clause 23.2 note:
It is important that the Builder
and Building Owner
are aware of the process that must be followed if they wish to make a Variation
. This process is outlined in sections 37 and 38 of the Act
.
23.3
Before consenting to or requesting a Variation
, the Building Owner
may dispute that the Builder
has stated the Builder’s
reasonable cost, delay or effect. In that event, the dispute will be dealt with under the Dispute Resolution Procedure
.
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Clause 23.3 note:
Sections 37 and 38 of the Act
may require the Builder
to provide the Building Owner
with a notice stating the reasonable cost, delay or effect of a proposed Variation
.
23.4
Unless agreed in writing between the Builder
and the Building Owner
, any adjustments to the Contract Price
as a result of an approved Variation
will be taken into account at the time of the next progress payment.
Clause 23.4 note:
Payment of the Variation
by the Building Owner
or reduction of the Contract Price
by the Builder
resulting from a Variation
should only occur at the next progress payment where it is demonstrated that the liability for the Variation
occurred within the period of the progress payment.
23.5
The Building Owner
can terminate the contract by notice to the Builder
stating that the Building Owner
is unable to meet the cost of the Variation
because:
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a)
the Variation
is due to a matter that could not reasonably have been expected to be needed for the Work
to be completed; or
b)
the Variation
is due to a requirement of an approving authority or any other statutory authority, which was not known at the date of this contract.
The Building Owner
can use Form Q
in Part D of the contract to terminate the contract.
23.6
The Builder
and Building Owner
intend that any Variation
in accordance with this clause will be made as though section 39 of the Act
applied to it. A copy of section 39
is reproduced in the Legislation Extracts
.
24. Provisional Sums
Clause function: This clause sets out the process to be followed if the contract includes Provisional Sum
items.
24.1
The Builder
warrants that each Provisional Sum
included by the Builder
in the Provisional Sums
Schedule
has been calculated with reasonable care and skill, taking account of all the information reasonably available at the date of this contract, including the nature and location of the Building Site
.
24.2
For each Provisional Sum
in the Provisional Sums
Schedule, the Builder
has set out:
a)
a detailed description of the Work
to which the Provisional Sum
relates
b)
a breakdown of the cost estimate for each Provisional Sum
, including showing the estimated quantities of materials involved and the unit cost to the Builder
c)
where the Builder
proposes to charge more than the actual amount of any increase to the Provisional Sum
, how that excess amount will be worked out.
24.3
The Builder
must give the Building Owner
reasonable notice of when Work
included in the Provisional Sums
Schedule will be done so that the Building Owner
can verify the actual cost of the Work
. The Builder’s
notice to the Building Owner
must state that the Provisional Sums
may vary in price. If the Building Owner
attends the Building Site
to observe that Work
, the Builder
must allow the Building Owner
reasonable access to do so. The Builder
can proceed with that Work
without delay at the time specified in the Builder’s
notice even if the Building Owner
does not attend the Building Site
.
Form I
in Part D of the contract can be used for the purpose of giving this notice.
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24.4
If the actual cost to the Builder
is greater than the Provisional Sum
allowed, the excess amount, together with the Builder’s
margin specified in the Contract Details
, will be added to the Contract Price
, along with the additional GST.
If the actual cost to the Builder
is less than the Provisional Sum
allowed, the Contract Price
will be reduced by the difference between the Provisional Sum
allowed, and the actual cost.
Clause 24.4 note:
The Builder
and the Building Owner
should ensure a margin is specified in the Contract Details
.
24.5
Any addition or deduction under Clause 24.4
will be taken into account in the next progress payment or as agreed between the parties in writing.
25. Prime Cost Items
Clause function: This clause sets out the process to be followed if the contract includes Prime Cost Items
.
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25.1
The Builder
warrants that the amount or estimated amount for each Prime Cost Item
listed in the Prime Cost Items
Schedule
is no less than the reasonable cost of supplying the items. This warranty is based on information that the Builder
had, or reasonably should have had, at the time of making this contract and given the Builder’s
knowledge of the nature and location of the Building Site
. This warranty does not apply to items to be supplied or specified by the Building Owner
.
25.2
For each Prime Cost Item
in the Prime Cost Items
Schedule, the Builder
has set out:
a)
a detailed description of the item to which the Prime Cost Item
relates
b)
a breakdown of the cost estimate for each Prime Cost Item
, including showing the estimated quantities of materials that will be involved and the unit cost to the Builder
of the item
c)
where the Builder
proposes to charge any amount over the actual amount of any increase to the Prime Cost Item
, how that excess amount is to be determined.
25.3
The Builder
must give the Building Owner
reasonable notice of when Work
included in the Prime Cost Items
Schedule will be done so that the Building Owner
can verify the actual cost of the Work
. The Builder’s
notice to the Building Owner
must state that the Prime Cost Item
may vary in price. If the Building Owner
attends the Building Site
to observe that Work
the Builder
must allow the Building Owner
reasonable access to do so. The Builder
can proceed with that Work
without delay at the time specified in the Builder’s
notice even if the Building Owner
does not attend the Building Site
.
Form I
in Part D of the contract can be used for the purpose of giving this notice.
25.4
If the actual cost to the Builder
is greater than the Prime Cost Item
amount allowed, the excess amount, together with the Builder’s
margin specified in the Prime Cost Item
Schedule, will be added to the Contract Price
, along with the additional GST. If the actual cost to the Builder
is less than the Prime Cost Item
amount allowed, the Contract Price
will be reduced by the difference between the Prime Cost Item
amount allowed, and the actual cost.
Clause 25.4 note:
The Builder
and the Building Owner
should ensure a margin is specified in the Contract Details
.
25.5
Any addition or deduction under Clause 25.4
will be taken into account in the next progress payment or as agreed between the parties in writing.
25.6
Unless otherwise specified, the Contract Price
includes the installation of each Prime Cost Item
listed in the Prime Cost Items
Schedule, as well as its connection to services.
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26. Evidence of cost of Prime Cost Items
and Provisional Sums
Clause function: This clause sets out the Builder’s
requirements for providing evidence of the cost of a Prime Cost Item
or a Provisional Sum
.
26.1
The Builder
must give the Building Owner
a copy of any invoice, receipt or other document that shows the cost to the Builder
of any Prime Cost Item
, or that relates to any Provisional Sum
. The Builder
must do this as soon as practical after receiving the invoice, receipt or document.
Clause 26 note
The Builder
is required by the Act
to provide the Building Owner
with copies of any invoice, receipt or document relating to Prime Cost Items
or Provisional Sums
.
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27. Effect of payments and non-payments to the Builder
Clause function: This clause identifies the impact of non-payment by the Building Owner
.
27.1
The Builder
and the Building Owner
acknowledge that if the Building Owner
fails to pay punctually any amount by the date it is due under this contract to the Builder
, a Domestic Building Dispute
exists between the parties.
27.2
Once a Domestic Building Dispute
is resolved, the Building Owner
must pay the Builder
interest at the Penalty Interest Rate
on any overdue amount determined or agreed to be due and owing.
27.3
The Building Owner
may still dispute any matter relating to the Work
or Approval Work
even though the Building Owner
has paid the Builder
for the Work
or Approval Work
.
28. Final Completion
and final payment
Clause function: This clause states what the Builder
must do before demanding final payment and when the Building Owner
must make final payment.
28.1
The Builder
must not demand final payment under this contract until the Builder
has achieved Final Completion
.
28.2
Final Completion
is achieved when the Builder
has:
a)
achieved Completion of Work
b)
given the Building Owner
a copy of the occupancy permit under the Building Act 1993
if the building permit for the Work
requires the issue of an occupancy permit or, in any other case, a copy of the certificate of final inspection
c)
handed over to the Building Owner
all guarantees, instruction manuals and related documents relating to the Work
; all keys relating to the Work
; and any permits, certificates or notices relating to the Work
.
28.3
Unless Clause 29
or Clause 30
applies, the Building Owner
must make the final payment within five Business Days
after receiving from the Builder
a demand that conforms with this clause.
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29. Building Owner’s
recovery for delay, loss, expense or damage
Clause function: This clause states what the Building Owner
must do to recover loss or damages incurred as a result of a
delay in completing the Work
.
29.1
If there is a delay in completing the Work
beyond the Finish Date
, the Building Owner
is entitled to recover from the Builder
reasonable loss, expense or damage caused to the Building Owner
by the delay.
Clause 29.1 note:
The Building Owner
will have indicated in Clause 15.1
the nature (so far as known) of any loss or damage they expect to incur if the Work
is not completed by the Finish Date
. The Building Owner
can claim all expenses realised as a result of a loss or damage, incurred under this clause. However, these expenses are not limited only to the types of loss or damage foreshadowed in Clause 15.1
. Clause 15.1 is only indicative of the types of loss or damage that may be known at the time of entering into the contract.
Form K
in Part D of the contract can be used to make this claim.
29.2
The Building Owner
will, within 15 Business Days
of the Finish Date
, give to the Builder
notice that:
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a)
the Building Owner
intends to seek recovery of reasonable loss, expense or damage caused by the delay
b)
details of the that loss, expense or damage, together with copies of relevant documents that support the Building Owner
’s claim.
29.3
During the period of delay, the Building Owner
will keep the Builder
informed about material changes in the nature and extent of the loss, expense or damage the Building Owner
is suffering or is likely to suffer.
29.4
To resolve the Building Owner
’s claim under Clause 29.2
, the following procedure applies:
a)
within 10 Business Days
of receiving the Building Owner
’s claim, the Builder
must deliver a written response, stating whether the Builder
accepts the claim wholly or disputes the claim wholly or in part
b)
if the Builder
wholly or partly disputes the Building Owner
’s claim, the Builder
must explain in writing why, so that the Building Owner
has enough information to know the basis of the dispute
c)
any dispute about the Building Owner
’s claim will be dealt with under the Dispute Resolution Procedure
.
29.5
The amount of the Building Owner
’s claim agreed between the parties or agreed under the Dispute Resolution Procedure
will be a debt from the Builder
to the Building Owner
. This will be deducted from the final payment otherwise due from the Building Owner
to the Builder
. If the final payment is insufficient to satisfy the Building Owner
’s claim, the Builder
will pay the balance to the Building Owner
within five Business Days
of the Building Owner
’s claim being agreed.
30. Lender
payment
Clause function: This clause identifies the details for payment by the Lender
.
30.1
If the payments on behalf of the Building Owner
are to be made by the Lender
, the Builder
will accept the usual payment terms (including the need for inspections and certificates) required by the Lender
.
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31. Completion of Work
Clause function: This clause sets out when Completion of Work
is achieved.
31.1
The Work
will be complete when:
a)
it has been fully performed in accordance with this contract, including the plans and specifications forming part of this contract
b)
the Builder
has made good any damage of the kind referred to in Clause 21.3
c)
the Builder
has removed all the Builder’s
rubbish, surplus material and demolished or dismantled structural material from the Building Site
.
31.2
When the Builder
is of the opinion that Completion of Work
has been achieved, the Builder
must give a notice to the Building Owner
stating that opinion. Thereafter, the parties will follow the Opinion Procedure
.
32. Completion notifications – Opinion Procedure
Clause function: This clause states the process the parties will follow when giving an opinion about Completion of Work
.
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32.1
The Building Owner
must give a notice to the Builder
within 10 Business Days
of receiving the Builder’s
opinion that
Completion of Work
has been achieved, that the Building Owner
:
a)
accepts the opinion, or
b)
does not accept the opinion, giving detailed reasons.
32.2
Unless the Building Owner
accepts the Builder’s
opinion in the form and time required above:
a)
the Building Owner
and the Builder
must meet to resolve the differences between them as to Completion of Work
and undertake genuine and good faith negotiations based on their contractual rights and obligations within 20 Business Days
of the Building Owner
’s receipt of the Builder’s
opinion
b)
the Builder
will record the details of any agreement with the Building Owner
about what is necessary to achieve Completion of Work
, including timing of actions to be taken by either of them
c)
If the parties cannot agree or fail to meet, the dispute will be dealt with under the Dispute Resolution Procedure
32.3
If the parties agree under Clause 32.2
:
a)
the Builder
must give a further notice to the Building Owner
when it is of the opinion that Completion of Work
has been achieved, stating that opinion and giving details of actions since the first notice. The Building Owner
must give a notice to the Builder
that the Building Owner
accepts the resubmitted opinion or, if not, give detailed reasons within five days of receipt
b)
the parties may, if they agree, repeat the steps in Clause 32.2
and Clause 32.3(a)
c)
subject to any right under this contract to suspend or terminate it, if the parties cannot agree that Completion of Work
has been achieved or do not agree to repeat the Opinion Procedure
, the dispute will be dealt with under the Dispute Resolution Procedure
.
Form L
in Part D of the contract can be used by the Builder
and Building Owner
in relation to completion notifications.
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Clause 32 note
This clause provides for the Builder
to notify the Building Owner
that Completion of Work
has been reached.
The Builder
should be satisfied that all Work
is completed before providing the Completion of Work
notice.
The Building Owner
should be satisfied that the Work
is complete and is performed in accordance with the contract before
accepting the Builder’s
opinion that Completion of Work
has been achieved. The Building Owner
may consider engaging a competent professional to assist them to establish Completion of Work
has been achieved.
33. Rectification period and maintenance
Clause function: This clause provides for a period after Final Completion
during which the Builder
may be obliged to rectify.
33.1
Defect liabilities period as agreed by both parties are “
....
12
........
” weeks. The Builder
must rectify any Defect
that is apparent in the Work
as at three calendar months after the date of final payment if the Building Owner
gives a notice under Clause 33.2 [below].
33.2
If the Building Owner
requires the Builder
to rectify a Defect
, the Building Owner
must give the Builder
a notice (called here a Defect
Rectification Request) within 10 Business Days
of the expiry of the three calendar month period.
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33.3
If the Building Owner
gives the Builder
a Defect
Rectification Request, the Builder
must give a written response to the Building Owner
stating what the Builder
agrees to rectify and does not agree to rectify in the Request at the Builder’s
cost, within 10 Business Days
.
33.4
Unless the Builder
has reasonable grounds for being unable to do so, the Builder
must rectify the item or items within 20 Business Days
from receiving the Defect
Rectification Request.
33.5
If a dispute arises between the parties as to whether there is a Defect
or as to the extent of the Defect
or whether the Defect
has been rectified so as to accord with the contract, the dispute will be dealt with under the Dispute Resolution Procedure
.
33.6
The Building Owner
must give the Builder
reasonable access to the Building Site
for the purpose of rectifying a Defect
.
Form M
in Part D of the contract can be used to give notice of Defects.
Clause 33 note
The Building Owner
still has a right to make claims for Defects
beyond the rectification period.
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34. Dispute Resolution Procedure
Clause function: This clause sets out the process to be followed when a matter under this contract is in dispute.
34.1
If a dispute arises, the Builder
and the Building Owner
will take the following steps before resorting to the procedures set out in Part 3A (Conciliation of Disputes) and Part 4 (Inspectors) of the Act
:
a)
If the Building Owner
or Builder
considers that a dispute has arisen about any matter covered by this contract, that party must promptly give the other notice of the dispute. The notice should identify both the matter and the claim being made. Matters can be those that arose during the progress of the Work
, arose after Completion of Work
or arose after the contract was terminated.
Form N
in Part D of the contract can be used to give this notice.
b)
The Builder
and the Building Owner
will then arrange a meeting and will negotiate in an honest and genuine attempt to resolve the dispute. The Builder’s Representative
or the Building Owner’s Representative
can represent their principal for that purpose only if they have been authorised in writing.
34.2
If the dispute is not resolved within 10 Business Days
, the parties may lodge a complaint with Building Advice and Conciliation Victoria or ask for an inspector to be appointed under the Act
.
34.3
Where a dispute exists, each of the parties must continue to perform its obligations under this contract unless the other party evinces an intention not to comply with this clause.
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Clause 34 note
See the Consumer Affairs Victoria website
or call 1300 55 75 59 for details of the Building Advice and Conciliation Victoria process.
35. Suspension of Work
by the Builder
Clause function: This clause states the process to be followed when the Builder
intends to suspend the Work
.
35.1
After giving five Business Days
’ notice (called here ‘Suspension notice‘) of its intention to do so, the Builder
may suspend the Work
if the Building Owner
fails to do any of the following things in accordance with the terms of this contract:
a)
provide satisfactory evidence of title to the Building Site
after being required to do so under Clause 12.4
b)
pay any amount due and payable to the Builder
c)
provide satisfactory evidence of its capacity to pay the Contract Price
, including any Variations
, after being required to do so under Clause 12.10
d)
provide the Builder
or the Builder’s
sub-contractors access to the Building Site
.
35.2
The Suspension notice must specify clearly the failure or failures that caused the Builder
to give it.
35.3
If the Building Owner
remedies the failure or failures specified in the Suspension notice after the Builder
has suspended the Work
, unless the Builder
has already terminated this contract, the Builder
will recommence the Work
within 10 Business Days
after the remedy of the failure or failures.
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35.4
If the Builder
suspends the Work
under this clause, the Builder
will be entitled to recover from the Building Owner
any cost, loss expense or damage caused by the suspension.
35.5
The right to suspend under this contract is in addition to any other powers, rights or remedies the Builder
may have
under common law and does not restrict them in any way.
36. Consequences of insolvency
Clause function: This clause deals with what can be done if the Builder
or the Building Owner
has serious financial trouble.
36.1
If a party to this contract does any of the following things:
a)
commits an act of bankruptcy
b)
is made bankrupt
c)
assigns assets for the benefit of creditors generally
d)
makes a composition or other arrangement with creditors
e)
goes into liquidation or receivership or otherwise loses full capacity
f)
the other party may, at its option, immediately suspend or terminate this contract by giving a notice stating that it is doing so.
Form P
(
Builder
) or Form Q
(
Building Owner
) in Part D of the contract can be used for the purpose of terminating the contract.
36.2
The notice under this clause must specify clearly the act or acts that caused it to be given.
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36.3
The right to suspend or terminate under this contract is in addition to any other powers, rights or remedies the suspending or terminating party may have under common law and does not restrict them in any way.
37. Termination after notice of default
Clause function: This clause sets out the process the parties will follow to terminate the contract if a party is in breach of this contract.
Form P
(
Builder
) or Form Q
(
Building Owner
) in Part D of the contract can be used for the purpose of terminating the contract.
37.1
If the Building Owner
or the Builder
is in substantial breach of this contract, the other party may give a notice clearly identifying the breach and stating that party’s intention to terminate this contract if the breach is not remedied within five Business Days
. If the breach is not remedied within that time, the party giving the notice may terminate this contract.
37.2
To terminate this contract a further notice must be given to the party in breach clearly identifying the breach and stating the contract is terminated, effective at the time stated in the notice.
37.3
The right to terminate under this clause is in addition to any other powers, rights or remedies the terminating party
may have under common law and does not restrict them in any way.
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37.4
Substantial breach by the Building Owner
includes, without reasonable cause, the Building Owner
:
a)
failing to provide satisfactory evidence of title to the Building Site
after being required to do so under Clause 12.4
b)
failing to pay any amount due and payable to the Builder
c)
failing to provide satisfactory evidence of the Building Owner
’s capacity to pay the Contract Price
, including any Variations
after being required to do so under Clause 12.10
d)
continually failing to provide the Builder
or the Builder’s
sub-contractors access to the Building Site
e)
substantially or persistently obstructing the Builder
in the performance of the Work
f)
failing to perform or progress the Approval Work
in accordance with this contract.
37.5
Substantial breach by the Builder
includes, without reasonable cause, the Builder
:
a)
failing to perform or progress the Work
or the Approval Work
in accordance with this contract
b)
failing to provide materials that comply with this contract
c)
unreasonably failing to replace or remedy defective Work
or materials
d)
failing to take out or maintain any insurance required by this contract.
38. Termination other than after notice of default
Clause function: This clause states the grounds upon which a contract can be terminated.
38.1
The Building Owner
and the Builder
acknowledge that section 41 of the Act
sets out when and how the Building Owner
may end this contract if, on the day this contract was entered into, the Builder
could not reasonably have foreseen that either:
a)
the Contract Price
would rise by 15% or more after this contract was entered into; or
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b)
the contract would not be completed within one and a half (1.5) times the period by which it was to have been completed.
A copy of section 41 of the Act
is reproduced in the Legislation Extracts
.
38.2
In addition to the circumstances set out in section 41(1) of the Act
, the Building Owner
may end this contract if there is the increased time or cost stated in Clause 38.1
as a result of a Variation
requirement within section 37(2) (b)
of the Act
.
Form P
(
Builder
) or Form Q
(
Building Owner
) in Part D of the contract can be used for the purpose of terminating the contract.
39. Builder’s entitlement at termination
Clause function: This clause states the grounds upon which the Builder can be paid for the Work
performed up to the time the contract is terminated.
39.1
If the contract is terminated the Builder
is entitled to:
a)
payment in accordance with this contract for any completed stages
b)
the reasonably incurred cost of the Work
done since the last stage was completed, exclusive of any Work
done
for rectification of Defects
and the cost of any unfixed materials or goods on the Building Site
, together with the Builder’s
margin specified in the Contract Details
and GST payable.
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39.2
The Builder’s
entitlement under Clause 39.1
is limited to an amount that does not cause the total amount to be paid to the Builder
under this contract, exclusive of any claim under Clause 40.1(b)
, to exceed the Contract Price
.
40. Consequences of termination by the Builder
Clause function: This clause sets out the Builder’s
rights if the Builder terminates the contract.
40.1
If the Builder
terminates this contract, the Builder
may:
a)
remove from the Building Site
and retain all unfixed materials, goods, plant and equipment provided by the Builder
. In the event that any unfixed materials, goods, plant or equipment provided by the Builder
are not collected, the Building Owner
must dispose of such materials, goods, plant or equipment according to law
b)
recover from the Building Owner
the amount of all cost, loss and damage incurred by the Builder
as a result of the termination and the act or default that gave rise to it. The Builder
may set off any such amount against any
money owing by the Builder
to the Building Owner
under this contract.
Form P
(
Builder
) or Form Q
(
Building Owner
) in Part D of the contract can be used for the purpose of terminating the contract.
40.2
The Builder
will, within 20 Business Days
of notifying the Building Owner
that the contract is terminated, submit to the Building Owner
:
a)
any claim that the Builder
asserts for Work
performed by it prior to the termination of this contract and for which the Builder
has not been paid. The Builder’s
entitlement to claim for Work
performed by it prior to the termination of this contract and for which the Builder
has not been paid is identified in Clause 39
b)
any claim that the Builder
asserts the Builder
is entitled to under Clause 40.1(b)
.
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Notification to building surveyor of termination of contract
The Building Act 1993
requires the Building Owner
and the Builder
to each notify the building surveyor for the Work
within 14 days after the engagement of the Builder
ends by termination of the contract. Failure to perform this notification
can incur a maximum penalty of 10 penalty units.
The Building Owner
should discuss with the building surveyor the capacity to continue the Work
once the contract is terminated with the Builder
and the process required for notification of appointment of a subsequent Builder
.
If the Building Owner
does not intend to complete the Work
, either by appointing another builder or completing the Work
themselves, the Building Owner
should discuss with the building surveyor how this affects compliance with the requirements of the Building Act 1993
and any subsequent prescribed approval.
41. Consequences of termination by the Building Owner
Clause function: This clause sets out the Building Owner’s
rights if the Building Owner
terminates the contract.
41.1
If the Building Owner
terminates this contract, the Building Owner
is entitled to recover from the Builder
the amount of all cost, loss and damage incurred by the Building Owner
as a result of the termination and the act or default that gave rise to it. The Building Owner
may set off any such amount against any money owing by the Builder
to the Building Owner
under this contract.
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Form P
(
Builder
) or Form Q
(
Building Owner
) in Part D of the contract can be used for the purpose of terminating the contract.
41.2
If the Building Owner
terminates this contract, the Building Owner
may, by itself, or by others, complete the Work
and take and use all unfixed materials, goods, plant and equipment that the Building Owner
has previously provided at the Building Site
.
41.3
If the Building Owner
terminates this contract, the Builder
may:
a)
remove from the Building Site
and retain all unfixed materials, goods, plant and equipment provided by the Builder
. In the event that any unfixed materials, goods, plant or equipment provided by the Builder
are not collected, the Building Owner
must dispose of such materials, goods, plant or equipment according to law
b)
recover from the Building Owner
the amount of all cost, loss and damage incurred by Builder
as a result of the termination and the act or default that gave rise to it. The Builder
may set off any such amount against any money owing by the Builder
to the Building Owner
under this contract.
Note re
Clause 40.1(a)
and
Clause 41.3 (a)
– Uncollected or abandoned goods:
Situations can arise where the Builder
does not collect the unfixed materials, goods, plant and equipment provided by the Builder
and the unfixed materials, goods, plant and equipment could be considered to be abandoned. There are specific laws relating to the disposal of uncollected goods. These laws require the Building Owner
to take care of the unfixed materials, goods, plant and equipment provided by the Builder
until they are collected by the Builder
, delivered to the Builder
, or disposed of according to law. The law outlines procedures for the disposal of uncollected goods. A building owner who fails to follow these procedures may be liable for the loss of the uncollected goods. It is best if the Building Owner
seeks professional advice at their own cost, before disposing of or taking possession of the uncollected goods.
41.4
The Builder
must submit to the Building Owner
any claim for Work
performed by it prior to the termination of this contract for which the Builder
has not been paid within 20 Business Days
of being notified by the Building Owner
that the contract is terminated. The Builder’s
entitlement to claim for Work
performed by it prior to the termination of this contract and for which the Builder
has not been paid is identified in Clause 39.1
and Clause
39.2
.
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41.5
The Building Owner
will give notice to the Builder
stating whether the Building Owner
intends to complete the Work
within 20 Business Days
of receiving the Builder’s
claim under Clause 41.4
.
41.6
If the Building Owner
gives notice that the Building Owner
does not intend to complete the Work
, the Building Owner
must calculate the total amount of cost, loss, expense or damage that the Building Owner
has reasonably incurred as a result of the termination and the act or default that gave rise to it.
41.7
The Building Owner
must give the Builder
a notice stating that total amount within 20 Business Days
. The notice must include a statement showing clearly how the total amount is made up and include copies of any relevant documents.
41.8
If the Building Owner
gives notice stating that the Building Owner
intends to complete the Work
:
a)
the Builder
is not entitled to any further payment under this contract until the Building Owner
completes the Work
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b)
upon completing the Work
, the Building Owner
must calculate the total amount of the cost of completing the Work
, together with any other cost, loss, expense or damage that the Building Owner
has reasonably incurred owing to the termination and the act or default that gave rise to it
c)
if the total amount stated in the notice exceeds the Contract Price
, the Builder
must pay the difference to the Building Owner
within 20 Business Days
after receiving the notice
d)
if the total amount stated in the notice is less than the Contract Price
, the Building Owner
must pay the difference to the Builder
within 20 Business Days
of giving the notice to the Builder
e)
the Building Owner
must give the Builder
a notice stating the total amount. The notice must include a statement showing clearly how the total amount is made up and include copies of any relevant documents.
42. Insurance
Clause function: This clause sets out requirements for insurance other than Domestic Building Insurance
.
42.1
Before commencing the Work
and until Completion of Work
has been reached and agreed to by the Building Owner
or affirmed in any Dispute Resolution Procedure
, the Builder
must take out and maintain the following insurances for the benefit of the Building Owner
and the Builder
:
a)
public liability insurance for $ 10 million to cover death or personal injury to third parties or damage to property
b)
property damage insurance appropriate for the Work
, including work in progress, any associated temporary work and materials on the site. This insurance must cover full reinstatement and replacement costs, including the costs of removing debris, demolition, architect’s fees and other consultants’ fees: this must be at least 100% of the estimated reinstatement and replacement costs. This insurance must include cross-liability provisions by which the insurer waives all rights of subrogation or action that the insurer may have against any
of the persons comprising the insured and by which each person comprising the insured is deemed to be the subject of a separate policy of insurance. This insurance must cover loss by accident, theft, fire, explosions, vandalism, civil unrest and acts of God.
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Clause 42.1 note:
The Builder
is required by Clause 42.1
to take out public liability insurance and property damage insurance appropriate for the Work
. If the Builder
fails to take out this insurance, this clause enables the Building Owner
to
take out these insurances and deduct the cost from the Contract Price
. Alternatively, the Building Owner
may choose to terminate the contract under Clause 37.5
.
42.2
On settlement of any claim for damage to the Work
, the Builder
must diligently proceed to rebuild, replace or repair the Work
. In doing so, the Builder
is not entitled to any payment other than that received from the insurer.
42.3
Whenever asked by the Building Owner
, the Builder
must show evidence that the Builder
has obtained the insurances mentioned in Clause 42.1
, within 10 Business Days
. Such evidence must include properly completed certificates showing the insurance is current and copies of the relevant policies. If the Builder
fails to provide the evidence, or if the Builder
does not take out any of the required insurances, the Building Owner
may arrange the insurance and deduct the cost from payments then or subsequently due to the Builder
.
42.4
The Builder
indemnifies the Building Owner
against any liability or loss, which may result from carrying out the Work
. This indemnity covers loss for death or personal injury or property damage including damage to, or loss of, goods or materials on site including the Work
. However, if such liability or loss arises in whole or in part through the fault of the Building Owner
or Building Owner
’s agents, the extent of the Builder’s
indemnity may be reduced according to law to the extent that such fault contributed to the liability or loss.
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43. Copyright
Clause function: This clause identifies the legal use of plans and specifications.
43.1
Any party supplying plans and specifications or either for the purpose of the Work
warrants that they may be used without breach of any legal or equitable right and indemnifies the other party against any claim in respect of their use.
43.2
Where plans are drawn by the Builder
, the Building Owner
agrees that the Builder
has copyright in those plans. The
Building Owner
has the right to have the Work
s completed in accordance with those plans if the Builder’s
employment is terminated under this contract for any reason.
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Document List Attachment
All plans and specifications for Work
to be done under this contract must be listed below, as they form part of this contract.
[Form begins]
44. Plans Supplied By Plans
Designer Drawing No. or Job No.
Sheet No.
Revision No.
Plans R Us
Project No.33837
1
C
44. Specifications Used
Specifications
Designer Drawing No. or Job No.
Sheet No.
Revision No.
Trent to the Builder
Project No.33837
1-52
A
44. Engineering Plans Supplied By
Engineer
Drawing No. or Job No.
Sheet No.
Revision No.
Mike Smith
Project No.33837
Form ends]
Other relevant contract documents:
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General Attachment
[Form begins]
Relates to Clause 12.15
and Clause 20.2
of the contract
The Building Owner
will supply to the Builder
each of the following items:
plans in accordance with Project No.33837
The Building Owner
will supply to the Builder
each of the items listed in the General Attachment as being provided by the Building Owner
. Upon the Builder
giving to the Building Owner
five Business Days
’ notice that any such item is required by the Builder
, the Building Owner
will deliver the item at the Building Owner
’s expense to the place directed by the Builder
in the notice.
Where the Building Owner
must remain in residence or in occupation of part of the property during the Work
the following will apply:
a)
the General Attachment will include a site plan of the property clearly showing the Building Site
, the portion of the property to be occupied by the Building Owner
and any common areas that both the Builder
and the Building Owner
may need to have access to
b)
the Builder
will be responsible for providing and maintaining an adequate physical barrier separating the Building Site
from the remainder of the property.
Attached is a site plan showing the areas to be occupied by the Builder
,
the Builder
Owner and common areas.
See plans Project No.33837
[Form ends]
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Provisional Sums
Schedule
(Relates to
Clause 24
)
Provisional Sums
are estimates of the cost of carrying out particular Work
(including the cost of supplying any materials needed for the Work
) under the contract for which the Builder
, after making all reasonable enquiries, cannot give a definite amount at the time the contract is entered into.
The Builder
must calculate each sum included in this schedule with reasonable care and skill, taking account of all the information reasonably available at the date of this contract, including the nature and location of the Building Site
.
If the actual cost to the Builder
is greater than the estimate in this table, the excess amount, together with the Builder’s
margin on the excess, will be added to the Contract Price
. This margin is to cover overheads, supervision and profit. The Builder’s
margin is set out in the Contract Details
in Clause 4
.
[Form begins]
Detailed description of the Work to which the Provisional Sum
relates
Qty
Builders
Allowance (Including Labour) for each component or unit of Material
Builders
% Margin
20%
Total Provisional
Sum
Allowance for Labour & Materials
Tiles & Labour per Sq Metre
80
$130
$26
$12,480
[Form ends]
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Prime Cost Items
Schedule
(Relates to Clause 25
)
Prime Cost Items
are items (for example, fixtures or fittings) that either have not been selected, or for which the price is not known, at the time the contract is entered into and for the cost of supply and delivery of which the Builder
must make a reasonable allowance in the contract.
The Builder
must calculate each item included in this schedule with reasonable care and skill, taking account of all the information reasonably available at the date of this contract, including the nature and location of the Building Site
.
If the actual cost to the Builder
is greater than the estimate in this table, the excess amount, together with the Builder’s
margin on the excess will be added to the Contract Price
. This margin is to cover overheads, supervision and profit. The Builder’s
margin is set out in the Contract Details
in Clause 4
.
[Form begins]
Detailed description of the Prime Cost
(e.g. fixtures and fittings)
Builders Allowanc
e Per Item
Qty
Prime Cost Item Allowance Total
Builders Margin %
20%
Total Cost Toilets
$350.00
2
$700
$140
$840
Rangehood
$500
1
$500
$100
$600
Benchtop
$800
1
$800
$160
$960
Oven
$800
1
$800
$160
$960
[Form ends]
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Part C: Legislation Extracts
Clause 1: Definitions
Definitions extracted from sections 3, 30 and 54 of the Act
builder
means a person who, or a partnership which –
(a)
carries out domestic building work; or
(b)
manages or arranges the carrying out of domestic building work; or
(c)
intends to carry out, or to manage or arrange the carrying out of, domestic building work.
building owner
means the person for whom domestic building work is being, or is about to be, carried out.
contract price
means the total amount payable under a domestic building contract and includes –
(a)
the amount the builder is to receive and retain under the contract; and
(b)
the amount the builder is to receive under the contract for payment to any other person; and
(c)
the amount any third person is to receive (or it is reasonably estimated will receive) directly from the building owner in relation to the domestic building work to be carried out under the contract –
(i)
for conveying to the building site or connecting or installing services such as gas, electricity, telephone, water and sewerage; or
(ii)
for the issue of planning or building permits –
but does not include any amount that the builder excludes in accordance with section 24.
domestic building dispute
is a dispute or claim arising –
(a)
between a building owner and –
(i)
a builder; or
(ii)
a building practitioner (as defined in the Building Act 1993
); or
(iii)
a sub-contractor; or
(iv)
an architect –
in relation to a domestic building contract or the carrying out of domestic building work; or
(b)
between a builder and –
(i)
another builder; or
(ii)
a building practitioner (as defined in the Building Act 1993
); or
(iii)
a sub-contractor; or
(iv)
an insurer –
in relation to a domestic building contract or the carrying out of domestic building work; or
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(c)
between a building owner or a builder and –
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(i)
an architect; or
(ii)
a building practitioner registered under the Building Act 1993
as an engineer or draftsperson – in relation to any design work carried out by the architect or building practitioner in respect of domestic building work.
(2)
For the purposes of subsection (1), a dispute or claim includes any dispute or claim in negligence, nuisance or trespass but does not include a dispute or claim related to a personal injury.
(3)
A reference to a building owner in this section includes a reference to any person who is the owner for the time being of the building or land in respect of which a domestic building contract was made or domestic building work was carried out.
foundations data
means –
(a)
the information concerning the building site that a builder exercising reasonable care and skill would need to prepare –
(i)
a proper footings design for the site; and
(ii)
an adequate estimate of the cost of constructing those footings; and
(b)
any reports, surveys, test results, plans, specifications, computations or other information required by the regulations for the purposes of section 30 of the Act
.
prime cost item
means an item (for example, a fixture or fitting) that either has not been selected, or whose price is not known, at the time a domestic building contract is entered into and for the cost of supply and delivery of which the builder must make a reasonable allowance in the contract.
provisional sum
is an estimate of the cost of carrying out particular work (including the cost of supplying any materials needed for the work) under a domestic building contract for which a builder, after making all reasonable inquiries, cannot give a definite amount at the time the contract is entered into.
[Form begins]
Initial here that you have read Clause 40(1)
Building Owner:
T.H
Builder
D.S
[Form ends]
Clause 7: Progress payments
Section 40 – Limits on progress payments
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(1)
In this section – Progress Claims are to be paid within “…5…” days
of being submitted, as the final payment. base stage
means –
(a)
in the case of a home with a timber floor, the stage when the concrete footings for the floor are poured and the base brickwork is built to floor level;
(b)
in the case of a home with a timber floor with no base brickwork, the stage when the stumps, piers or columns are completed;
(c)
in the case of a home with a suspended concrete slab floor, the stage when the concrete footings are poured;
(d)
in the case of a home with a concrete floor, the stage when the floor is completed;
(e)
in the case of a home for which the exterior walls and roof are constructed before the floor is constructed, the
stage when the concrete footings are poured.
frame stage
means the stage when a home’s frame is completed and approved by a building surveyor.
lock-up stage
means the stage when a home’s external wall cladding and roof covering is fixed, the flooring is laid and external doors and external windows are fixed (even if those doors or windows are only temporary).
fixing stage
means the stage when all internal cladding, architraves, skirting, doors, built-in shelves, baths, basins, troughs, sinks, cabinets and cupboards of a home are fitted and fixed in position.
[Form begins]
Initial here that you have read Clause 40(2)
Building Owner:
T.H
Builder
D.S
[Form ends]
(2)
A builder must not demand or recover or retain under a major domestic building contract of a type listed in column
1 of the Table more than the percentage of the contract price listed in column 2 at the completion of a stage referred to in column 3.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(3)
In the case of a major domestic building contract that is not listed in the Table, a builder must not demand or receive any amount or instalment that is not directly related to the progress of the building work being carried out under the contract.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(4)
Subsections (2) and (3) do not apply if the parties to a contract agree that it is not to apply and do so in the manner
set out in the regulations.
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(5)
If a court finds proven a charge under subsection (2) or (3) against a builder, it may order the builder to refund to the building owner some or all of the amount the building owner has paid the builder under the contract.
(6)
This power is in addition to the power the court has to impose any other penalty.
(7)
Despite section 7, this section does not apply to a contract between a builder and the Crown or a public statutory authority.
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Table: Limits on progress payments
Type of contract
Percentage of contract price
Stage
Contract to build to lock-up stage
20%
Base stage
25%
Frame stage
Contract to build to fixing stage
12%
Base stage
18%
Frame stage
40%
Lock-up stage
Contract to build all stages
10%
Base stage
15%
Frame stage
35%
Lock-up stage
25%
Fixing stage
Clause 12: General conditions of contract
Section 30 – Builder must obtain information concerning foundations
(1)
This section applies if proposed domestic building work under a major domestic building contract will require the construction or alteration of the footings of a building, or may adversely affect the footings of a building.
(2)
Before entering into the contract, the builder must obtain foundations data in relation to the building site on which the work is to be carried out. Penalty: 50 penalty units.
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(3)
In this section foundations data means –
(a)
the information concerning the building site that a builder exercising reasonable care and skill would need to prepare –
(i)
a proper footings design for the site; and
(ii)
an adequate estimate of the cost of constructing those footings; and
(b)
any reports, surveys, test results, plans, specifications, computations or other information required by the regulations for the purposes of this section.
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(4)
In deciding whether he, she or it has obtained all the information required by subsection (2), a builder must have regard to –
(a)
the relevant standards published by Standards Australia
1
; and
(b)
the need for a drainage plan or engineer’s drawings and computations; and
(c)
the need for information on the fall of the land on the site.
(5)
It is not necessary for a builder to commission the preparation of foundations data under this section to the extent that such data already exists and it is reasonable for the builder to rely on that data.
(6)
A builder must give a copy of any foundations data obtained by the builder to the building owner (unless the building owner supplied the data to the builder) on payment by the building owner of the amount owing in relation
to the obtaining of that data by the builder.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
(7)
After entering into a major domestic building contract, a builder cannot seek from the building owner an amount of
money not already provided for in the contract if the additional amount could reasonably have been ascertained had the builder obtained all the foundations data required by this section.
(8)
Nothing in this section prevents a builder from exercising any right given by this Act
to the builder to claim an amount of money not already provided for in the contract if the need for the additional amount could not reasonably have been ascertained from the foundations data required by this section.
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Clause 18: Permits, prescribed approvals and third-party requirements
Section 26 – Builder must supply copies of relevant reports etc.
(1)
A builder must give to a building owner a copy of any report, notice, order or other document that the builder is given in relation to the building work being carried out by the builder for the building owner by any public statutory
authority, provider of services such as gas, electricity, telephone, water and sewerage or person registered under the Building Act 1993
, and must do so as soon as practicable after receiving the report, notice, order or document.
Penalty: 20 penalty units.
1
1. S. 30(4)(a): Examples of relevant standards include AS 1726 – 1993 and AS 2870–1995.
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Clause 23: Variations
Section 37 – Variation of plans or specifications – by builder
[Form begins]
Initial here that you have read section 37
Building Owner:
T.H
Builder
D.S
[Form ends]
(1)
A builder who wishes to vary the plans or specifications set out in a major domestic building contract must give the building owner a notice that –
(a)
describes the variation the builder wishes to make; and
(b)
states why the builder wishes to make the variation; and
(c)
states what effect the variation will have on the work as a whole being carried out under the contract and whether a variation to any permit will be required; and
(d)
if the variation will result in any delays, states the builder’s reasonable estimate as to how long those delays will be; and
(e)
states the cost of the variation and the effect it will have on the contract price.
(2)
A builder must not give effect to any variation unless –
(a)
the building owner gives the builder a signed consent to the variation attached to a copy of the notice required by subsection (1); or
(b)
the following circumstances apply –
(i)
a building surveyor or other authorised person under the Building Act 1993
requires in a building notice or building order under that Act
that the variation be made; and
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(ii)
the requirement arose as a result of circumstances beyond the builder’s control; and
(iii)
the builder included a copy of the building notice or building order in the notice required by subsection (1); and
(iv)
the building owner does not advise the builder in writing within five business days of receiving the notice required by subsection (1) that the building owner wishes to dispute the building notice or building order.
(3)
A builder is not entitled to recover any money in respect of a variation unless –
(a)
the builder –
(i)
has complied with this section; and
(ii)
can establish that the variation is made necessary by circumstances that could not have been reasonably foreseen by the builder at the time the contract was entered into; or
(b)
the Tribunal is satisfied –
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(i)
that there are exceptional circumstances or that the builder would suffer a significant or exceptional hardship by the operation of paragraph (a); and
(ii)
that it would not be unfair to the building owner for the builder to recover the money.
(4)
If subsection (3) applies, the builder is entitled to recover the cost of carrying out the variation plus a reasonable profit.
(5)
This section does not apply to contractual terms dealing with prime cost items or provisional sums.
Section 38 – Variation
of plans or specifications – by building owner
[Form begins]
Initial here that you have read section 38
Building Owner:
T.H
Builder
D.S
[Form ends]
(1)
A building owner who wishes to vary the plans or specifications set out in a major domestic building contract must give the builder a notice outlining the variation the building owner wishes to make.
(2)
If the builder reasonably believes the variation will not require a variation to any permit and will not cause any delay and will not add more than 2% to the original contract price stated in the contract, the builder may carry out the variation.
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(3)
In any other case, the builder must give the building owner either –
(a)
a notice that –
(i)
states what effect the variation will have on the work as a whole being carried out under the contract and
whether a variation to any permit will be required; and
(ii)
if the variation will result in any delays, states the builder’s reasonable estimate as to how long those delays will be; and
(iii)
states the cost of the variation and the effect it will have on the contract price; or
(b)
a notice that states that the builder refuses, or is unable, to carry out the variation and that states the reason for the refusal or inability.
(4)
The builder must comply with subsection (3) within a reasonable time of receiving a notice under subsection (1).
(5)
A builder must not give effect to any variation asked for by a building owner unless –
(a)
the building owner gives the builder a signed request for the variation attached to a copy of the notice required by subsection (3)(a); or
(b)
subsection (2) applies.
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(6)
A builder is not entitled to recover any money in respect of a variation asked for by a building owner unless –
(a)
the builder has complied with this section; or
(b)
the Tribunal is satisfied –
(i)
that there are exceptional circumstances or that the builder would suffer a significant or exceptional hardship by the operation of paragraph (a); and
(ii)
that it would not be unfair to the building owner for the builder to recover the money.
(7)
If subsection (6) applies, the builder is entitled to recover the cost of carrying out the variation plus a reasonable profit.
(8)
This section does not apply to contractual terms dealing with prime cost items or provisional sums.
Section 39 – Effect of a variation on the contract price
Unless the contrary intention appears, if the plans or specifications set out in a major domestic building contract are varied in accordance with section 37 or 38, any reference in this Act
, the regulations or the contract to –
(a)
those plans or specifications is to be read as a reference to them as varied; and
(b)
the contract price is to be read as a reference to the contract price as adjusted to take account of the variation; and
(c)
the completion date, or the number of days required to finish the work, is to be read as a reference to that date, or number of days, as adjusted to take account of the variation.
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Clause 38: Termination other than after notice of default
Section 41 – Ending a contract if completion time or cost blows out for unforeseeable
reasons
(1)
A building owner may end a major domestic building contract if –
(a)
either –
(i)
the contract price rises by 15% or more after the contract was entered into; or
(ii)
the contract has not been completed within 1ó times the period it was to have been completed by; and
(b)
the reason for the increased time or cost was something that could not have been reasonably foreseen by the builder on the date the contract was made.
(2)
For the purposes of subsection (1), any increased time or cost that arises as a result of a prime cost item or a provisional sum or that is caused by a variation made under section 38 is to be ignored in calculating any price rise or increase in time.
(3)
To end the contract, the building owner must give the builder a signed notice stating that the building owner is ending the contract under this section and giving details of why the contract is being ended.
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(4)
The Director may specify that the notice is to be given in a form approved by him or her. If the Director does this, the building owner must give the notice in that form.
(5)
If a contract is ended under this section, the builder is entitled to a reasonable price for the work carried out under the contract to the date the contract is ended.
(6)
However, a builder may not recover under subsection (5) more than the builder would have been entitled to recover under the contract.
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Part D: Forms
Form A – Notice of commencement of Work
For use by: Builder
Related to: Clause 6.2
When to use this form
The deposit under this contract is to be paid in two parts. The first 80% of the deposit is due at the later of:
a)
the signing of the contract; or
b)
five Business Days
after the Building Owner
receives a copy of:
i)
a copy of the Domestic Building Insurance
policy
ii)
the certificate of insurance
iii)
a summary of the insurance product.
The final 20% of the deposit is due within five Business Days
of the Building Owner
receiving a notice from the Builder
stating that they have substantially commenced the Work
and stating the date of commencement. This form can be used for this purpose.
This request should be given to the Building Owner
either in person or using one of the preferred methods nominated in Clause 4
of the contract entitled ‘
Contract Details
’.
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[Form begins]
To [insert name of Building Owner
]:
Trent Hall
Postal address:
34 Summerhayes Avenue, Cape Woolamai VIC
Postcode:
3842
Contact person:
Trent Hall
Telephone:
5995 5628 (h); 9342 5671 (w); 0988 170 919
From
[insert name of Builder
]:
BAA Constructions P/L
Postal address:
33 Nirvana Close, Hampton East VIC
Postcode:
3188
Contact person:
David Smith
Telephone:
98878787
Regarding construction at
[insert address of Building Site
]:
2 Lakeview Street, Frankston South VIC 3912
Notice to the Building Owner
I wish to advise that the Work
has substantially commenced.
The Work
commenced on [insert date]:
Please pay the remaining 20% of the deposit within five Business Days
of receiving this notice. The remaining 20% of the deposit is equal to:
$3,520
Date:
24/05/2023
Signed by (there are two options – mark the option which applies with an X): Builder:
X
Builder’s Representative:
Signature:
David Smith
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
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Important note to the Building Owner
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The Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995
states that the Builder
must not demand or receive a deposit that is more than:
a)
5% of the Contract Price
, if the Contract Price
is $20,000 or more
b)
10% of the Contract Price
, if the Contract Price
is less than $20,000.
If the Builder
demands a deposit greater than the relevant amount above, the Building Owner
may void the Contract at any time before it is completed.
[Form ends]Form B – Request for evidence of title and site dimensions
For use by: Builder
Related to: Clause 12.4
When to use this form
Under the contract, the Builder
must ensure that the Building Site
is on land owned by the Building Owner
and be certain of the location of the site’s boundaries.
The Builder
can use this form to request evidence from the Building Owner
of their title to the Building Site
and the dimensions of the Building Site
.
This request should be given to the Building Owner
either in person or using one of the preferred methods nominated in Clause 4
of the contract entitled ‘
Contract Details
’.
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
__18__/__05__/____2023____
__D.S 18__/__05__/____2023__
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[Form begins]
To [insert name of Building Owner
]:
Trent Hall
Postal address:
34 Summerhayes Avenue, Cape Woolamai VIC Postcode:
3842
Contact person:
Trent Hall
Telephone:
5995 5628 (h); 9342 5671 (w); 0988 170 919
From
[insert name of Builder
]:
David Smith (BAA Constructions)
Postal address:
3 Nirvana Close, Hampton East VIC
Postcode:
3188
Contact person:
David Smith
Telephone:
98878787
Regarding construction at
[insert address of Building Site
]:
2 Lakeview Street, Frankston South VIC 3912
Request to the Building Owner
Please provide satisfactory evidence of:
a)
your title to the Building Site Owner
b)
the dimensions of the Building Site
. 240 square metres
Date:
24/05/2023
Signed by (there are two options – mark the option which applies with an X):
Builder:
X
Builder’s Representative:
Signature:
Trent Hall
[Form ends]
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
__18__/__05__/____2023____
__D.S 18__/__05__/____2023__
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Form C – Notification of requirement for a boundary survey
For use by: Builder
Related to: Clause 12.5
When to use this form
If the boundaries of the Building Site
can only be determined by a licensed land surveyor, the Builder
must provide a boundary survey. Before obtaining the survey, the Builder
must notify the Building Owner
that they intend to obtain a survey, and the estimated cost of that survey. The Builder
can use this form to provide this information to the Building Owner
.
This notice should be given to the Building Owner
either in person or using one of the preferred methods nominated in Clause 4
of the contract entitled ‘
Contract Details
’.
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
__18__/__05__/____2023____
__D.S 18__/__05__/____2023__
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[Form begins]
To [insert name of Building Owner
]:
Trent Hall
Postal address:
34 Summerhayes Avenue, Cape Woolamai VIC Postcode:
3842
Contact person:
Trent Hall
Telephone:
5995 5628 (h); 9342 5671 (w); 0988 170 919
From
[insert name of Builder
]:
David Smith (BAA Constructions)
Postal address:
3 Nirvana Close, Hampton East VIC
Postcode:
3188
Contact person:
David Smith
Telephone:
98878787
Regarding construction at
[insert address of Building Site
]:
2 Lakeview Street, Frankston South VIC 3912
Notice to the Building Owner
I intend to obtain a boundary survey from a licensed land surveyor.
In accordance with the contract, you (the Building Owner
) will be responsible for paying the reasonable cost of this survey, which I estimate to
be [
Builder
to insert reasonable estimate of cost of survey]:
$1500
Date: 24/05/2023
Signed by (there are two options – mark the option which applies with an X):
Builder:x
david smith
Builder’s Representative:
Signature:
Trent Hall
Important note to the Building Owner
In accordance with the contract, as the Building Owner
you will be responsible for paying the reasonable cost of the survey.
[Form ends]
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
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__D.S 18__/__05__/____2023__
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Form D – Request for evidence of capacity to meet contract terms
For use by: Builder
or Building Owner
Related to: Clause 20.10
When to use this form
At any time during the term of the contract, either party may request evidence from the other party that they have the capacity to meet the terms of the contract (e.g. that the Builder
is able to complete the Work
, or the Building Owner
is able to pay).
Either party may use this form to request evidence from the other party that they are able to meet the terms of the contract.
This request should be delivered either in person or using one of the preferred methods nominated in Clause 4
of the contract entitled ‘
Contract Details
’.
Important note
Where the other party provides evidence in response to this request, the party who issued this request will be responsible
for paying the reasonable costs incurred in obtaining and providing this evidence. These costs should be added to, or deducted from, the Contract Price
.
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
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_
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[Form begins]
To
[insert name]:
Trent Hall
Postal address:
34 Summerhayes Avenue, Cape Woolamai VIC Postcode:
3842
Contact person:
Trent Hall
Telephone:
5995 5628 (h); 9342 5671 (w); 0988 170 919
From
[insert name]:
David Smith (BAA Constructions)
Postal address:
3 Nirvana Close, Hampton East VIC
Postcode:
3188
Contact person:
David Smith
Telephone:
98878787
Regarding construction at
[insert address of Building Site
]:
2 Lakeview Street, Frankston South VIC 3912
Request
Please provide reasonable evidence of your capacity to meet the terms of this contract.
Date: 24/05/2023
Signed by (there are four options – mark the option which applies with an X):
Builder:x
X
Builder’s Representative:
Building Owner(s):x
X
Building Owner’s Representative:
Signature:
david smith, trent hall
Important note to the recipient of this request
You must respond to this request within 10 Business Days
of receiving it. Failure to respond within this timeframe may result in suspension of Work
or termination of the contract.
Any reasonable costs incurred in obtaining or providing this evidence should be added to, or deducted from, the Contract Price
.
[Form ends]
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
__18__/__05__/____2023____
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Form E – Notification of new representative
For use by: Builder
or Building Owner
Related to: Clause 12.12
and Clause 12.13
When to use this form
The parties to this contract may nominate a representative who is authorised to communicate with the other party. At the time the contract was entered into, the names of representatives were specified in the Contract Details
in Clause
4
. If a party wishes to appoint a new representative during the term of the contract, they must notify the other party of the new representative. This form can be used for this purpose.
This notice should be either given in person or using one of the preferred methods nominated in Clause
4
of the contract entitled ‘
Contract Details
’.
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
__18__/__05__/____2023____
__D.S 18__/__05__/____2023__
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[Form begins]
To
[insert name]:
Trent Hall
Postal address:
34 Summerhayes Avenue, Cape Woolamai VIC Postcode:
3842
Contact person:
Trent Hall
Telephone:
5995 5628 (h); 9342 5671 (w);
0988 170 919
From
[insert name]:
BAA Constructions P/L
Postal address:
3 Nirvana Close, Hampton East VIC
Postcode:
3188
Contact person:
David Smith
Telephone:
98878787
Regarding construction at
[insert address of Building Site
]:
2 Lakeview Street, Frankston South VIC 3912
Notice
I have appointed a new representative. The new representative’s details are:
Contact details
Name:
john wayne
Address:
6 smith street collingwood Vic
Postal address:
as above
Postcode:
3122
Business phone:
98776666
After hours:
0473848474
Mobile:
0473848474
Fax:
98776565
Email:
johnwayne@hotmail.com
The preferred method of delivery of a demand, notice or other document to the new representative is:
email
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
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Date: 24/05/2023
Signed by (there are four options – mark the option which applies with an X):
Builder:
Builder’s Representative:x
Building Owner(s):
X
Building Owner’s Representative:
Signature:
Trent Hall
[Form ends]
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
__18__/__05__/____2023____
__D.S 18__/__05__/____2023__
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Form F – Notification of whether loan has been approved
For use by: Building Owner
Related to: Clause 19
When to use this form
In most cases, the contract will be conditional on the Building Owner
obtaining loan approval on or before the Loan Approval Date
specified in Clause
4
of the contract.
Within three Business Days
after the Loan Approval Date
, the Building Owner
must notify the Builder
whether or not the loan has been approved. This form can be used for this purpose.
This notice should be given to the Builder
either in person or using one of the preferred methods nominated in Clause
4
of
the contract entitled ‘
Contract Details
’.
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
__18__/__05__/____2023____
__D.S 18__/__05__/____2023__
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[Form begins]
To [insert name of Builder
]:
BAA Constructions P/L
Postal address:
3 Nirvana Close, Hampton East VIC
Postcode:
3188
Contact person:
David Smith
Telephone:
98878787
From
[insert name of Building Owner
]:
Trent Hall
Postal address:
34 Summerhayes Avenue, Cape Woolamai VIC Postcode:
3842
Contact person:
Trent Hall
Telephone:
5995 5628 (h); 9342 5671 (w); 0988 170 919
Regarding construction at
[insert address of Building Site
]:
2 Lakeview Street, Frankston South VIC 3912
Notice to the Builder
I notify you that (there are two options – either provide information for the first option or mark the second option with an X):
I have obtained loan approval from [insert name of Lender
]:
NAB
I have not obtained loan approval.
Important note to the Building Owner
If you fail to notify the Builder
within three Business Days
after the Loan Approval Date
, you will continue to be bound by the contract, regardless of whether your loan has been approved.
Date: 24/05/2023
Signed by (there are two options – mark the option which applies with an X):
Building Owner:
X
Building Owner’s Representative:
Signature:
Trent Hall
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
__18__/__05__/____2023____
__D.S 18__/__05__/____2023__
_
Important note
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If, on or before three Business Days
after the Loan Approval Date
, the Building Owner
gives the Builder
notice that the Lender
has refused to approve the loan, the contract is at an end. Clause 19.6
, Clause 19.7
and Clause 19.8
specify the liability of each of the parties in these circumstances.
[Form ends]Form G – Notification of likely delay/claim for Extension of Time
For use by: Builder
Response by: Building Owner
Related to: Clause 22
When to use this form
If the Builder
becomes aware of a likely delay in completing the Work
by the Finish Date
, they are required (as soon as practical) to give the Building Owner
notice of the likely delay, its cause and, as far as possible, its duration. This form can be used for this purpose.
If there has been a delay, the Builder
can claim an Extension of Time
by stating the reason for the delay and its duration. The Builder
must make this claim within 15 Business Days
of the delay ceasing. This form can be used for this purpose.
If the Builder
makes a claim for an Extension of Time
, the Building Owner
may accept or reject (wholly or in part) the claim.
This form can be used for this purpose.
This notice should be delivered either in person or using one of the preferred methods nominated in Clause
4
of the contract entitled ‘
Contract Details
’.
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
__18__/__05__/____2023____
__D.S 18__/__05__/____2023__
_
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[Form begins]
Section A – Claim by Builder
Regarding construction at
[insert address of Building Site
]
2 Lakeview Street, Frankston South VIC 3912
Builder’s
(there are two options – mark the option which applies with an X):
notification of likely delay
x
claim for Extension of Time
for Completion of Work
.
The reason for the delay/likely delay is (there are six options – mark the option/s which apply with an X, and provide details where applicable):
Inclement Weather
x severe rain and storms
industrial dispute
rectification of minor Defects
suspension of Work
(advised previously) (see Clause 35
of the contract)
other reason beyond the Builder’s
control [specify]:
an act or omission of the Building Owner
[if so, specify]:
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
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__D.S 18__/__05__/____2023__
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Note: If an act or omission of the Building Owner
is the cause of the delay, the Builder
must notify the Building Owner
within two Business Days
of the delay commencing.)
The length of the likely delay or claimed
Extension of Time
is (enter number of days):
7
Date: 24/05/2023
Signed by (there are two options – mark the option which applies with an X):
Builder:
X
Builder’s Representative:
Signature:
David Smith
Important note to the Builder
The Extension of Time
must be fair and reasonable in the circumstances.
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Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
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Form G continued
Section B – Building Owner’s
response
(needed only if the Builder
is claiming an Extension of Time
).
Response (there are three options – mark the option which applies with an X and provide the reasons for your response where applicable):
I accept all of the Builder’s
claim for an Extension of Time
x (due to inclimate weather In accept the builders claim as out of his control)
I partially accept the Builder’s
claim for an Extension of Time
. The Extension of Time
accepted is (specify number of days and provide the reason for rejecting part of the claim):
I reject all of the Builder’s
claim for an Extension of Time
. The reason for rejecting the claim is:
Date:
24/05/2023
Signed by (there are two options – mark the option which applies with an X):
Building Owner(s):
X
Building Owner’s Representative:
Signature:
Trent Hall
Important note to the Building Owner
Accepting a claim for an Extension of Time
will result in the Finish Date
being adjusted accordingly.
If you do not respond to the Builder’s
claim within 10 Business Days
, you will be deemed to have accepted the claimed extension in full.[Form ends]
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
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__D.S 18__/__05__/____2023__
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Form H – Variation to plans and specifications
For use by: Builder
or Building Owner
Related to: Clause 23
When to use this form
During the term of the contract, either party may wish to vary the plans or specifications.
Section A should be completed by the party wishing to initiate a Variation
. If the Builder
initiates a Variation
, they must provide a reason.
Section B should be completed by the Builder
, stating the effect the Variation
will have on the Work
as a whole, whether a Variation
to any permit will be required, the cost of the Variation
and effect on the Contract Price
, and whether it will result in any delays.
Section C provides for the Building Owner
’s approval or rejection of the proposed Variation
.
This form should not be used for Variations
regarding Prime Cost Items
or Provisional Sums
.
This notice should be delivered either in person or using one of the preferred methods nominated in Clause
4
of the contract entitled ‘
Contract Details
’.
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
__18__/__05__/____2023____
__D.S 18__/__05__/____2023__
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Form H Variation Fee
Section A – Initiation of Variation
Regarding construction at
[insert address of Building Site
]
2 Lakeview Street, Frankston South VIC 3912
Party initiating Variation
(there are two options – mark the option which applies with an X and provide details where applicable):
Building Owner:
Trent Hall
Builder
[insert reason for variation]:
Change of tiles to front porch, as they were not accepted by my wife.
Description of Variation
to plans and specifications [attach additional page(s) if insufficient space]:
Removal of freshly laid tiles, to be replace by a colour more pleasing to my wife.
Black grout to be used instead of white.
Variation Fee To be charged by the builder in the event the client requires variations to the original contracted plans. This fee is on top of the cost of materials, Labour and the builders margin.
$____1100
_____
Date:
24/05/2023
Signed by (there are four options – mark the option which applies with an X):
Builder:
Builder’s Representative:
Building Owner(s):
X
Building Owner’s Representative:
Signature:
Trent Hall
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
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__D.S 18__/__05__/____2023__
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Important note
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The Builder
and Building Owner
should read sections 37 and 38 of the Act
carefully before completing this form. These sections of the Act
are reproduced in the Legislation Extracts
in Part C of the contract.
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Date
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Date
T.H
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Form H continued
Section B – Effect of Variation
(to be completed by the Builder
at the same time as section A or within a reasonable time of receiving section A from the Building Owner
).
Complete either Part I or Part II below:
Part I
The Builder
refuses, or is unable, to carry out the Variation
. The reason for refusal or inability is:
Part II
The effect the Variation
will have on the Work
as a whole is (include whether any variation to permits will be required):
the effect of the variation will push back completion date
The Variation
will result in a delay of [insert reasonable estimate of the number of days]:
6 days
The cost of the Variation
will be:
$6,000
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
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The effect on the Contract Price
will be (there are three options – mark the option which applies with an X and enter a value where applicable):
no change in price
a decrease in the Contract Price
of:
$
an increase in the Contract Price
of:
$6,000
Date:
24/5/23
Signed by (there are two options – mark the option which applies with an X):
Builder:
X
Builder’s Representative:
Signature:
David Smith
Important note
In some circumstances, the Builder
can proceed with the Variation
without first obtaining the Building Owner
’s consent. These circumstances are outlined in sections 37 and 38 of the Act
, which are reproduced in the Legislation Extracts
in Part C of the contract.
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Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
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Form H continued
Section C – Building Owner’s
consent to Variation
Tick as appropriate below:
I agree to the Variation
described in section A above
X
I do not agree to the Variation
described in section A above.
Date:
24/5/23
Signed by (there are two options – mark the option which applies with an X):
Building Owner(s):
Trent Hall
Building Owner’s Representative:
Signature:
Trent Hall
Important note to the Building Owner
If you do not provide a response to the Builder
within five Business Days
, the Builder
may still proceed with the Variation
if
the Variation
is required in a building notice or building order and the requirement arose as a result of circumstances beyond the Builder’s
control.
[Form ends]
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
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Form I – Notification of Provisional Sum
or Prime Cost Item Work
For use by: Builder
Related to: Clause 24.3
and Clause 25.3
When to use this form
If the contract includes items in the Provisional Sum
Schedule or the Prime Cost Item
Schedule, the Builder
must give the Building Owner
adequate notice of when this Work
is to be undertaken. As the cost of these items may vary from the amounts included in the schedules, the Building Owner
may wish to be present at the time the Work
is undertaken to verify the actual cost of the Work
.
This notice should be given to the Building Owner
either in person or using one of the preferred methods nominated in Clause
4
of the contract entitled ‘
Contract Details
’.
[Form begins]
To [insert name of Building Owner
]:
Trent Hall
Postal address:
34 Summerhayes Avenue , Cape woolamai
Postcode:
3842
Contact person:
Trent Hall
Telephone:
(h) 9342 5671 (w) 0988 170- 919
From
[insert name of Builder
]:
David Smith (director)
Postal address:
33 Nirvana Close, Hampton East VIC Postcode:
3188
Contact person:
David
Telephone:
98878787
Regarding construction at
[insert address of Building Site
]:
2 Lakeview Street, Frankston South VIC 3912
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
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Notice to the Building Owner
I notify you that [insert detailed description of the item from the Schedule]:
will be undertaken on [insert date and time]:
This Work
is included in the contract as (there are two options – mark the option which applies with an X):
Provisional Sum
Work
Prime Cost Item
Work
Date:
Signed by (there are two options – mark the option which applies with an X):
Builder:
Builder’s Representative:
Signature:
Important note
If the Building Owner
is unable to attend at the time the Work
is to be done, or does not attend, the Builder
can proceed with the Work
without delay, even though the Building Owner
is absent.
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Form J – Progress payments
For use by: Builder
Response by: Building Owner
Related to: Clause 7
When to use this form
At certain defined stages, the Builder
may demand and recover or retain amounts by way of progress payments for the Work
done. These payments must not be a greater percentage of the Contract Price
than allowed under the Act
. This form
can be used by the Builder
to claim a progress payment.
To [insert name of Building Owner
]:
Trent Hall
Postal address:
34 Summerhayes Avenue, Cape Woolamai
Postcode:
3842
Contact person:
Trent
Telephone:
5995 5628 (h); 9342 5671 (w); 0988 170 919
Regarding construction at
[insert address of Building Site
]:
2 Lakeview Street, Frankston South VIC 3912
This notice should be delivered either in person or using one of the preferred methods nominated in Clause
4
of the contract entitled ‘
Contract Details
’.
[Form begins]
Notice of completion of stage
The Builder
advises that the Work
is at the stage indicated below (there are five options – mark the option which applies with an X):
Contract to build all stages
Base stage 10%
Frame stage 15%
Lock-up stage 35%
X
Fixing stage 25%
Final stage 10%
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Claim for progress payment
The Builder
claims a progress payment of:
$112,000 + GST
which is equal to [percentage of the Contract Price
] (insert relevant percentage from above):
35%
The amount due is (insert amount; if this is the first progress payment, the amount of the deposit paid should be deducted from the progress payment amount):
$112,000 + GST
This progress payment claim takes into account the following adjustments to the Contract Price
, which have been made
since the contract was signed/the last progress payment claim was made: (Complete points 1-3 below only if applicable)
1. An overall adjustment to the Contract Price
as a result of an agreed Variation
to plans and specifications:
2. Variation
in the actual price of the following Provisional Sum
items:
3. Variation
in the actual price of the following Prime Cost Items
:
(increase/decrease)
$
See Clause 24
and the Provisional Sum
Schedule
(increase/decrease)
$
(increase/decrease)
$
(increase/decrease)
$
See Clause 25
and the Prime Cost Item
Schedule
(increase/decrease)
$
(increase/decrease)
$
(increase/decrease)
$
Important note to the Builder
Copies of invoices, receipts or other documentation relating to Prime Cost Items
or Provisional Sums
must be given to the Building Owner
as soon as practicable after receiving the invoice, receipt or document.
The progress payment claimed must not exceed the relevant percentage of the Contract Price
set out above.
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Date:
Signed by (there are two options – mark the option which applies with an X):
Builder:
Builder’s Representative:
Signature:
Important note to the Building Owner
Before making a progress payment, it is important you ensure that the relevant stage has been completed as claimed.
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Form K – Loss, expense or damage caused to the Building Owner
For use by: Building Owner
Response by: Builder
Related to: Clause 29
When to use this form
If there is a delay in completing the Work
beyond the Finish Date
, the Building Owner
is entitled to recover from the Builder
loss, expense or damage caused to the Building Owner
by the delay. This form can be used to make this claim.
The Building Owner
must provide the Builder
with a detailed claim for loss, expense or damage within 15 Business Days
after the Finish Date
.
This notice should be delivered either in person or using one of the preferred methods nominated in Clause
4
of the contract entitled ‘
Contract Details
’.
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Date
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[Form begins]
Section A – Building Owner’s
claim for loss, expense or damage
Regarding construction at
[insert address of Building Site
]:
2 Lakeview Street, Frankston South VIC 3912
Building Owner
’s claim for loss, expense or damage caused by a delay
The Building Owner
claims the following amount of for loss, expense or damage caused by a delay in completing the Work
(insert amount). $
Details of this claim are [attach additional page(s) if insufficient space]:
Date:
Signed by (there are two options – mark the option which applies with an X):
Building Owner(s):
Trent Hall
Building Owner’s Representative:
Signature:
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Date
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Date
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Attach copies of all relevant documents that support your claim.
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Form K continued
Section B – Builder’
s response
Builder’s
response to the Building Owner
’s claim (there are three options – mark the option which applies with an X or provide details where applicable):
The claim in section A is accepted.
The claim in section A is accepted in part. Specify the part accepted (in dollars) and the reason for rejecting part of the claim:
$
The claim in section A is rejected. The reason for rejecting the claim is:
Date:
Signed by (there are two options – mark the option which applies with an X):
Builder:
Builder’s Representative:
Signature:
Important note to the Builder
The Builder
should respond to the claim within 10 Business Days
of receiving this notice.
Important note to the Building Owne
r and the Builder
Any dispute about the Building Owner
’s claim will be dealt with under the Dispute Resolution Procedure
.
If the Building Owner
has made a claim for loss, expense or damage, the Building Owner
is not obliged to make a final payment to the Builder
until five Business Days
after the claim is accepted or a dispute as to the claim is resolved.
Any claim owed to the Building Owner
will be deducted from the final payment due to the Builder
. If the final payment is insufficient to satisfy the claim, the Builder
will pay the balance to the Building Owner
within five Business Days
of the claim being accepted or resolved.
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Form L – Completion of Work
and Opinion Procedure
For use by: Builder
Response by: Building Owner
Related to: Clause 32
When to use this form
When the Builder
is of the opinion that that Completion of Work
has been achieved they must notify the Building Owner
. This form can be used for this purpose.
This form also may be used for the Opinion Procedure
.
This notice should be delivered either in person or using one of the preferred methods nominated in Clause
4
of the contract entitled ‘
Contract Details
’.
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[Form begins]
Section A – Completion of Work
notice
Notice to the Building Owner
To [insert name of Building Owner
]:
Trent Hall
Postal address:
34 Summerhayes Avenue, Cape Woolamai VIC
Postcode:
3842
Contact person:
Trent Hall
Telephone:
5995 5628 (h); 9342 5671 (w); 0988 170 919
Regarding construction at
[insert address of Building Site
]:
2 Lakeview Street, Frankston South VIC 3912
From
[insert name of Builder
]:
BAA Constructions P/L
Postal address:
33 Nirvana Close, Hampton East VIC
Postcode:
3188
Contact person:
David Smith (director)
Telephone:
98878787
I am of the opinion that Completion of Work
has been achieved.
Date:
24/5/23
Signed by (there are two options – mark the option which applies with an X):
Builder:
X
Builder’s Representative:
Signature:
David Smith
Important note to the Building Owner
You must respond within 10 Business Days
of receiving this notice.
Clause 32.1
of the contract states that after the Builder
has given the Building Owner
the Builder‘s
opinion that they have completed the Work
, the parties will from that point follow the Opinion Procedure
. The remaining sections of this form relate to the Opinion Procedure
.
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Form L continued
Section B – Building Owner’s
response to opinion about Completion of Work
To [insert name of Builder
]:
BAA Constructions P/L
Postal address:
33 Nirvana Close, Hampton East VIC
Postcode:
3188
Contact person:
David Smith (director)
Telephone:
98878787
From
[insert name of Building Owner
]:
Trent Hall
Postal address:
34 Summerhayes Avenue, Cape Woolamai VIC
Postcode:
3842
Contact person:
Trent Hall
Telephone:
5995 5628 (h); 9342 5671 (w); 0988 170 919
Regarding construction at
[insert address of Building Site
]:
2 Lakeview Street, Frankston South VIC 3912
My response to the opinion you have given to me is that (there are two options – mark the option which applies with an X or provide details where applicable):
I accept the opinion that Completion of Work
has been achieved and the remaining sections of this form are not needed.
X
I do not accept the opinion [insert reasons]:
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I request that you meet with me at the Building Site
to reach agreement about Completion of Work
[insert time and date]:
Date:
Signed by the Building Owner
:
Trent Hall
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Form L continued Section C – Builder’s
record of Completion of Work
meeting
To [insert name of Building Owner
]:
Trent Hall
Postal address:
34 Summerhayes Avenue, Cape Woolamai VIC 3842
Postcode:
3842
Contact person:
Trent Hall
Telephone:
5995 5628 (h); 9342 5671 (w); 0988 170 919
Regarding construction at
[insert address of Building Site
]:
2 Lakeview Street, Frankston South VIC 3912
From
[insert name of Builder
]:
BAA Constructions P/L
Postal address:
33 Nirvana Close, Hampton East VIC 3188
Postcode:
3188
Contact person:
David Smith
Telephone:
98878787
Set out below is a record of the meeting held between us at the Building Site
on [insert time and date]:
Date:
Signed by the Builder
:
David Smith
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Form L continued
Section D – Resubmitted Completion of Work
notice
To [insert name of Building Owner
]:
Trent Hall
Postal address:
34 Summerhayes Avenue, Cape Woolamai VIC 3842
Postcode:
3842
Contact person:
Trent Hall
Telephone:
5995 5628 (h); 9342 5671 (w); 0988 170 919
Regarding construction at
[insert address of Building Site
]:
2 Lakeview Street, Frankston South VIC 3912
From
[insert name of Builder
]:
BAA Constructions P/L
Postal address:
33 Nirvana Close, Hampton East VIC 3188
Postcode:
3188
Contact person:
David Smith
Telephone:
98878787
I am of the opinion that Completion of Work
has been achieved. This notice is resubmitted. Since the previous notice, the following actions have occurred:
Date:
Signed by (there are two options – mark the option which applies with an X):
Builder:
Builder’s Representative:
X
Signature:
David Smith
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You must respond within 10 Business Days
of receiving this notice.
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Form L continued
Section E – Building Owner’s
response to resubmitted opinion about Completion of Work
To [insert name of Builder
]:
BAA Constructions P/L
Postal address:
33 Nirvana Close, Hampton East VIC 3188
Postcode:
3188
Contact person:
David Smith
Telephone:
98878787
From
[insert name of Building Owner
]:
Trent Hall
Postal address:
34 Summerhayes Avenue, Cape Woolamai VIC 3842
Postcode:
3842
Contact person:
Trent Hall
Telephone:
5995 5628 (h); 9342 5671 (w); 0988 170 919
Regarding construction at
[insert address of Building Site
]:
2 Lakeview Street, Frankston South VIC 3912
My response to the resubmitted opinion you have given to me is that (there are two options – mark the option which applies with an X or provide details where applicable):
I accept the opinion that Completion of Work
has been achieved and the remaining sections of this form are not needed.
X
I do not accept the opinion [insert reasons]:
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Select one of the two options below by marking with an X or provide details where applicable
I request that you meet with me at the Building Site
again to reach agreement about Completion of Work
and I agree to repeat the Opinion Procedure
[insert time and date]:
Completion of Work
will now be dealt with under the Dispute Resolution Procedure
.
Date:
Signed by the Building Owner
:
Trent Hall
[Form ends]
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Form M – Rectification requirement
For use by: Building Owner
Response by: Builder
Related to: Clause 33
When to use this form
If, within three calendar months after the date of final payment a Defect
in the Work
appears that is not a result of misuse or ordinary wear and tear, the Building Owner
can request the Builder
to perform this rectification. This form can be used for this purpose.
This form may be also used by the Builder
to respond to the rectification request.
After any section of this form has been completed, it should be delivered either in person or using one of the preferred methods nominated in Clause
4
of the contract entitled ‘
Contract Details
’.
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[Form begins]
Section A – Building Owner’s
rectification request
Regarding construction at
[insert address of Building Site
]:
2 Lakeview Street, Frankston South VIC 3912
Building Owner
’s Defect
Rectification Request
I request that you rectify the following Defects
, which have become apparent in the Work
within three calendar months
of Final Completion
[attach additional page(s) if insufficient space]:
Date:
Signed by (there are two options – mark the option which applies with an X):
Building Owner(s): X
Building Owner’s Representative:
Signature:
Trent Hall
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Date
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Important note to the Building Owner
If you require the Builder
to rectify the Defect
, you must notify them of the Defect
within 10 Business Days
of the expiry of
the three calendar month period following Final Completion
.
[Form continues next page] Section B – Builder’s
response
Builder’s
response to the Defect
Rectification Request
I agree to rectify the following Work
[attach additional page(s) if insufficient space]:
I do not agree to rectify the following Work
[attach additional page(s) if insufficient space]:
Date:
Signed by (there are two options – mark the option which applies with an X):
Builder: X
Builder’s Representative:
Signature:
David Smith
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You must respond to the above Defect
Rectification Request within 10 Business Days
of receiving this request.
Unless you have reasonable grounds for doing so, you must rectify the item or items in the above Defect
Rectification Request at your cost within 20 Business Days
of receiving this request.
Important note to the Builde
r and the Building Owner
If a dispute arises between the parties as to whether there is a Defect
or as to its extent or whether it has been rectified so
as to accord with the contract, the dispute will be dealt with under the Dispute Resolution Procedure
.
[Form ends]Form N – Notice of dispute
For use by: Building Owner
or Builder
Related to: Clause 34
When to use this form
If either party considers that a dispute has arisen about any matter covered by this contract, that party must promptly give
the other notice of the items of dispute. The notice must identify both the matter and the claim being made. This form can be used for this purpose.
Matters in dispute can be those that arose during the progress of the Work
, arose after Completion of Work
or arose after the contract was terminated.
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[Form begins]
Notification of dispute
Regarding construction at
[insert address of Building Site
]:
2 Lakeview Street, Frankston South VIC 3912
Notice of dispute
To
[insert name and address]:
I consider that a dispute has arisen regarding our contract. The items I consider to be in dispute are as follows [insert details of matter and claim being made. Attach additional page(s) if insufficient space]:
Date:
Signed by (there are four options – mark the option which applies with an X):
Builder:
Builder’s Representative:
Building Owner(s): X
Building Owner’s Representative:
Signature:
Trent Hall
[Form ends]
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The Builder’s Representative
and the Building Owner’s Representative
may only represent their principal in a dispute if they have been authorised in writing.
Following receipt of this notice, a meeting is to be arranged between the parties to negotiate in an honest and genuine attempt to resolve the dispute by discussion.
If the dispute is not resolved within 10 Business Days
, the parties may lodge a complaint with Building Advice and Conciliation Victoria or ask for an inspector to be appointed under the Act
.
Where a dispute exists, each of the parties must continue to perform its obligations under this contract unless the other party evinces an intention not to comply with Clause 34
of the contract.
This notice should be delivered either in person or using one of the preferred methods nominated in Clause
4
of the contract entitled ‘
Contract Details
’.Form O – Suspension of Work
For use by: Builder
Related to: Clause 35
and Clause 36
When to use this form
In circumstances where the Building Owner
has failed to do certain things required by this contract, the Builder
may suspend the Work
. Before suspending Work
, the Builder
must give the Building Owner
five Business Days
notice of their intention to suspend the Work
. The notice must specify clearly the failure or failures that caused the Builder
to give it. This
form can be used for this purpose.
This notice should be given to the Building Owner
either in person or using one of the preferred methods nominated in Clause
4
of the contract entitled ‘
Contract Details
’.[Form begins]
Notice of intention to suspend Work
Regarding construction at
[insert address of Building Site
]:
2 Lakeview Street, Frankston South VIC 3912
Notice of suspension of Work
I intend to suspend Work
because you (the Building Owner
) have failed to do the following in accordance with the terms of this contract (there are five options – mark the option which applies with an X):
provide satisfactory evidence of the title to the Building Site
after being required to do so under Clause 12.4
pay any amount due and payable to the Builder
X
provide satisfactory evidence of its capacity to pay the Contract Price
, including any Variations
after being required to do so under Clause 12.10
provide the Builder
or the Builder’s
sub-contractors access to the Building Site
an event of insolvency has occurred (see Clause 36.1
of the contract).
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Details of the Building Owner’s default
[insert sufficient details of the Building Owner
’s action/inaction to enable them to remedy the reason for the intended suspension of Work
]:
Progress payment at frame stage hasn't been made Details of the Building Owner’s insolvency:
Owner lost his jobs thus falling into financial hardship, unable to make loan repayments. Date:
24/5/23
Signed by (there are two options – mark the option which applies with an X):
Builder:
X
Builder’s Representative:
Signature:
David Smith
Important note
If the Building Owner
remedies the default within five Business Days
, the Builder
must recommence the Work
within 10 Business Days
unless the Builder
has terminated the contract.
[Form ends]
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Form P – Termination of contract by Builder
For use by: Builder
Related to: Clause 18.5
and Clause 38
When to use this form
The contract includes a number of clauses that provide for the termination of the contract. This form can be used by the Builder
to terminate the contract.
This notice should be delivered either in person or using one of the preferred methods nominated in Clause
4
of the contract entitled ‘
Contract Details
’.
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
__18__/__05__/____2023____
__D.S 18__/__05__/____2023__
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[Form begins]
To [insert name of Building Owner
]:
Trent Hall
Postal address:
34 Summerhayes Avenue, Cape Woolamai VIC 3842
Postcode:
3842
Contact person:
Trent Hall
Telephone:
5995 5628 (h); 9342 5671 (w); 0988 170 919
Regarding construction at
[insert address of Building Site
]:
2 Lakeview Street, Frankston South VIC 3912
From
[insert name of Builder
]:
BAA Constructions P/L
Postal address:
33 Nirvana Close, Hampton East VIC 3188
Postcode:
3188
Contact person:
David Smith (director)
Telephone:
98878787
Notice of intention to terminate the contract
I give notice that the contract is terminated for the following reason(s) (there are six options – mark the option/s which apply with an X and provide details where applicable)
failure by the Building Owner
to respond to the Builder’s
request to provide evidence of title or capacity to pay the Contract Price
(see Clause 12.4
and Clause 12.10
)
failure by the Building Owner
to pay a progress payment or any other amount due and payable to the Builder
(see Clause 7
)
X
the Building Owner
’s substantial or persistent obstruction of the Builder
in the performance of the Work
(see Clause 21.5
)
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
__18__/__05__/____2023____
__D.S 18__/__05__/____2023__
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other substantial breach of the contract
by the Building Owner
[specify]:
the Building Owner
(although responsible for doing so) has not secured a building permit within 60 calendar days from the date of the contract (see Clause 18.5
)
the Building Owner
has committed an act of bankruptcy, has been made bankrupt, has assigned assets for the benefit of creditors generally, has made
a composition or other arrangement with creditors, or has gone into liquidation or receivership or otherwise lost full capacity (see Clause 36.1
).
Date:
24/5/23
Signed by (there are two options – mark the option which applies with an X):
Builder: BAA Constructions P/L
Builder’s Representative:
Signature:
David Smith
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
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__D.S 18__/__05__/____2023__
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Form Q – Termination of contract by Building Owner
For use by: Building Owner
Related to: Clause 18.5
, Clause 23.5
, Clause 38
and Clause 39
When to use this form
The contract includes a number of clauses that provide for the termination of the contract.
This form can be used by the Building Owner
to terminate the contract. This notice should be delivered either in person or
using one of the preferred methods nominated in Clause
4
of the contract entitled ‘
Contract Details
’.
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
__18__/__05__/____2023____
__D.S 18__/__05__/____2023__
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[Form begins]
To [insert name of Builder
]:
BAA Constructions P/L
Postal address:
33 Nirvana Close, Hampton East VIC 3188
Postcode:
3188
Contact person:
David Smith
Telephone:
98878787
From
[insert name of Building Owner
]:
Trent Hall
Postal address:
34 Summerhayes Avenue, Cape Woolamai VIC 3842
Postcode:
3842
Contact person:
Trent Hall
Telephone:
5995 5628 (h); 9342 5671 (w); 0988 170 919
Regarding construction at
[insert address of Building Site
]:
2 Lakeview Street, Frankston South VIC 3912
Notice of intention to terminate the contract
I give notice that the contract is terminated for the following reason(s) (there are eight options – mark the option/s which apply with an X and provide details where applicable):
failure by the Builder
to perform or progress the Work
or the Approval Work
in accordance with the contract (see Clause 37.5
)
failure by the Builder
to provide materials that comply with the contract
(see Clause 37.5
)
X
unreasonable failure by the Builder
to replace or remedy defective Work
or materials (see Clause 37.5
)
failure by the Builder
to take out or maintain any insurance required by the contract (see Clause 37.5
)
other substantial breach of the contract
by the Builder
[specify]:
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the Builder
(although responsible for doing so) has not secured a building permit within 60 calendar days from the date of the contract (see Clause
18.5
)
the Contract Price
has risen by 15% or more (see Clause 38.1
)
the contract has not been completed within one and a half (1.5) times the period by which it was to have been completed (see Clause 38.1
).
Date:
24/5/23
Signed by (there are two options – mark the option which applies with an X):
Building Owner(s): Trent Hall
Building Owner’s Representative:
Signature:
Trent Hall
[Form ends]
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
__18__/__05__/____2023____
__D.S 18__/__05__/____2023__
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Special Conditions Between Owner and the Builder
The builder and owner have agreed that the owner is to pay the cost of the following
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A.
The builder and owner have agreed that the owner is to pay the cost of the cross-
over if the owner has not already provided it or it needs to be relocated.
Owners (Initials)
Date
Builders (Initials)
Date
T.H
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__D.S 18__/__05__/____2023__
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Publisher information
Published by Consumer Affairs Victoria
Department of Justice & Regulation
121 Exhibition Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Services from Consumer Affairs Victoria are available at Justice Service Centres in Ballarat, Bendigo, Box Hill, Broadmeadows, Dandenong, Geelong, Mildura, Morwell, Wangaratta and Warrnambool. Our mobile service regularly visits rural communities. Call 1300 55 81 81 or visit the Consumer Affairs Victoria website
for more information.
TIS Telephone Interpreting Service 131 450
TTY Textphone or modem users only, ring the NRS on 133 677, then quote 1300 55 81 81
Callers who use Speech to Speech Relay dial 1300 555 727, then quote 1300 55 81 81
Consumer Affairs Victoria website
1300 55 81 81
Email Consumer Affairs Victoria
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Date
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