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(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.

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.

(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.

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.

(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.

Generally, a man made object, often used in the context of archaeological relics. A construction contract may address the consequences (regarding time and cost) in the event that a Contractor discovers an artefact while carrying out works.

(General Conditions for Supply of Equipment without Installation) An agreement for the supply only of equipment, including building elements, which is purpose-built or manufactured. Used with AS2987 where installation is required.

Drawings which depict the details of the completed construction 'as built' as opposed to 'as designed'. The drawings take into account changes to the design that may have occurred during the construction process. Most commonly requested for building services (plumbing, electrical, mechanical) and are generally used as the record of the physical construction works for the purpose of maintenance and future building work.

(General Conditions of Contract for the Supply of Equipment without Installation) Contract for the supply of equipment, including building elements, which is purpose-built or manufactured. If installation is required, General Conditions of Contract for supply of equipment with installation (AS4910-2002), should be used. It is part of the suite of contracts based on AS4000 –1997, General Conditions of Contract.

A method of project implementation in which two or more participants (usually the owner, the constructor and the lead design consultant) agree to work cooperatively by freely sharing resources, risks and knowledge during the course of the project. The object of an alliance is to achieve the project's goals more efficiently and effectively. Some of the characteristics which are said to distinguish alliancing from more traditional contracting are: collective performance obligations of owner and non-owner participants; open book reimbursement of non-owners costs; joint, unanimous decision making by an 'alliance board'; commitment to resolution of issues without resort to litigation; sharing of risk between participants.