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AS4303-1995

(General Conditions for Subcontract Design and Construct) Provides a set of compatible Subcontract conditions for Subcontracts where AS4300-1995 is used as the Head Contract between the main Contractor and the Principal.

AS4305-1996

(Minor Works Contract Conditions) This contract is intended only for the construction of projects of a simple nature. It is a part of the suite of contracts based on AS2124-1992 general conditions of contract but is not intended as a short form of AS2124-1992.

AS4901-1998

(Subcontract companion for AS4000) Intended to be used as Subcontract Conditions where AS4000–1997, General Conditions of Contract is the main Contract.

AS4902-2000

(General Conditions of Design and Construction) General conditions of contract suitable for the design and construct procurement method. It provides for additional options related to the design and construct contract model, namely design development and construct, and design, novate and construct. It is part of the suite of contracts based on AS2124-1992 general conditions of contract.

AS4903-2000

(Subcontract Conditions for Design and Construct) A set of General Conditions of a Subcontract suitable for the design and construct procurement method. It provides for flexible options of the design and construct contract model, namely design development and construct, and design, novate and construct. It is part of the suite of conditions of contract based on AS4000 -1997, General Conditions of Contract.

AS4905-2002

(Minor Works Contract Conditions (Superintendent administered)) Form of contract to be used for Construct Only projects of a simple nature. It is not suitable for projects of a complex or long term nature, or where a Bill of Quantities has been prepared. Provides for administration by the Superintendent.

Architectural Design Brief (ADB)

A written document specifying relevant design information for a project. It may be formulated by the Principal or by a principal's consultant (typically the Architect) in conjunction with the Principal. The ADB is frequently used as the statement of the Principal's requirements for a Design and Construct Contract.

AS4906-2002

(Minor Works contract conditions (Principal administered)) Form of contract to be used for Construct Only projects of a simple nature. It is not suitable for projects of a complex or long term nature or where a Bill of Quantities has been prepared. Provides for administration by the Principal.

Arm’s Length

A transaction where the parties act and are advised independently and are not able to exert personal influence over the other. Each party is able to reach its best position in the circumstances.

AS4910-2002

(General Conditions for supply of equipment with installation) An agreement for the supply of equipment, including building elements, which is purpose-built or manufactured and which includes installation.

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