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General Contractor Agreement
"I need a General Contractor Agreement for a 20-story commercial building project in Kowloon, Hong Kong, with specific provisions for green building certification and phased completion starting March 2025."
1. Parties: Identifies and provides full details of the contracting parties (Owner/Employer and General Contractor)
2. Background: Sets out the context of the agreement and basic premise of the construction project
3. Definitions and Interpretation: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement and establishes interpretation rules
4. Scope of Work: Detailed description of the construction work to be performed by the contractor
5. Contract Sum and Payment Terms: Specifies the total contract price, payment schedule, and payment procedures
6. Time for Completion: States the commencement date, completion date, and provisions for extensions of time
7. Contractor's Obligations: Lists the general and specific obligations of the contractor including quality standards
8. Owner's Obligations: Specifies the owner's responsibilities including site access and information provision
9. Variations: Procedures for handling changes to the scope of work and their impact on price and time
10. Insurance and Indemnity: Details required insurance coverage and indemnification obligations
11. Defects Liability: Specifies the defects liability period and obligations to rectify defects
12. Termination: Grounds and procedures for contract termination by either party
13. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for handling disputes including mediation and arbitration
14. General Provisions: Standard contract clauses including notices, governing law, and entire agreement
1. Performance Bond: Required when the owner demands a performance guarantee from a bank or insurance company
2. Parent Company Guarantee: Included when the contractor is a subsidiary and owner requires parent company backing
3. Intellectual Property Rights: Needed when the project involves significant design elements or proprietary methods
4. Environmental Compliance: Detailed environmental obligations for projects with significant environmental impact
5. Security Requirements: For projects requiring specific site security measures or confidentiality
6. Liquidated Damages: Specific provisions for predetermined damages in case of delay or performance failure
7. Force Majeure: Detailed provisions for handling unforeseen events, particularly relevant post-COVID
8. Subcontracting: Detailed subcontracting provisions when significant subcontracting is anticipated
1. Schedule 1 - Works Specifications: Detailed technical specifications of the construction works
2. Schedule 2 - Contract Drawings: List and copies of all relevant construction drawings
3. Schedule 3 - Programme of Works: Detailed construction schedule with milestones and critical path
4. Schedule 4 - Payment Schedule: Detailed breakdown of payment installments and milestone payments
5. Schedule 5 - Site Information: Details about the construction site including surveys and existing conditions
6. Schedule 6 - Form of Bonds/Guarantees: Templates for required performance bonds or guarantees
7. Schedule 7 - Insurance Requirements: Detailed specifications of required insurance coverage
8. Schedule 8 - Key Personnel: List of key project personnel and their responsibilities
9. Appendix A - Quality Assurance Plan: Contractor's quality management system and procedures
10. Appendix B - Safety Plan: Site safety management plan and procedures
Authors
Construction
Real Estate Development
Infrastructure
Commercial Property
Residential Property
Industrial Development
Healthcare Facilities
Education Facilities
Hospitality
Retail Development
Data Centers
Manufacturing Facilities
Legal
Construction
Project Management
Commercial
Operations
Risk Management
Procurement
Property Development
Technical Services
Finance
Compliance
Contract Administration
Project Director
Construction Manager
Contract Manager
Legal Counsel
Project Manager
Commercial Director
Risk Manager
Procurement Manager
Development Manager
Technical Director
Operations Director
Chief Executive Officer
Finance Director
Quantity Surveyor
Site Manager
Compliance Officer
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