AS4122-2010
General conditions for the engagement of engineers, architects and similar consultants, replacing AS4122-2000.
Availability Guarantee
A guarantee that a certain amount of equipment will be available to operate at any given time. They are generally provided by a contractor in operation and maintenance (O&M) contracts for energy projects, where the O&M contractor guarantees that a specified amount of equipment will be available and capable of producing energy at the relevant times. Liquidated damages may be charged for a failure to maintain availability.
Autonomous Vehicle
Driverless vehicle, controlled by a computer rather than a human driver. (See also CAV)
Authorised Nominating Authority (ANA)
A person authorised under security of payment legislation to nominate persons to determine adjudication applications made in relation to a payment claim.
ARI (average recurrent value)
A term commonly used in in the context of a flood event. particularly for transport infrastructure, such as rail. For example, a 1:100 ARI would mean that the flood event is a one in one hundred years flood event.
Administrative Completion
A stage of completion in some building contracts at which the builder is required to hand over administrative documents such as as-built drawings, subcontractor warranties and operating manuals. Usually occurs after practical completion.
Adjoining Owner
The owner of any adjoining or neighbouring land to the construction site. Typically the counterparty to an access deed.
Aconex
A cloud based project information and process management software system used for exchanging notices and documents on construction projects.
AS4920-2003
(General Conditions of Contract for the provision of Asset Maintenance and Services (Principal's Version)) General Conditions of Contract for the provision of Asset Maintenance and Services to be used where services are generally performed on the premises of the Principal and should be used where the Principal uses a Principal’s representative to administer the contract and a Superintendent is not engaged. It is part of the suite of conditions of contract based on AS4000 -1997 General Conditions of Contract.
Assessment Criteria
The Principal analyses and selects its preferred tenderer using criteria such as price, experience, technical skills and resources. The assessment criteria will vary considerably for different tender processes.