(FINAL_March2020) BC4 Contract_FLIPBOOK(s)

Residential Building (BC4) New South Wales

CONTENTS WARNING - Matters which may affect the contract price.

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The Agreement and Particulars of Contract

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Schedule 1 – Statutory Checklist, Questions and Acknowledgements for or by Owner Schedule 2 – Contract details and particulars to be completed by the parties

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Schedule 3 – The Work & Documents Detailing the Contract Work

Schedule 4 – Special Conditions

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Responsibility of Builder and Results of Construction Joint Responsibilities of the Builder and Owner

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2. Owner’s Responsibilities Concerning the Works – pre construction & during construction

3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Contract Documentation

Discrepancies and Ambiguities

Approval of Works by Relevant Authorities Termite Treatment and Maintenance

Lending Authority Procedures

Possession of the Site, Access, and Site Meetings

Quality and Availability of Materials

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Date for Commencement and Time for Completion of Works

Delays and Extensions of Time

12. Compliance with the Requirements of Local and Other Authorities and Inspections

13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32.

The Site is presumed suitable for and able to support the Works

Variations – How to Deal with Changes to the Work

Allowance for Prime Cost Items and Provisional Sum Items and Work

Assignment and Subletting Insurance Responsibilities

Deposit

GST

Payment

Suspension of Work Practical Completion

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Payment on Practical Completion

Defects Liability Period – Builder’s Obligations

Owner’s Maintenance Obligations After Practical Completion

Dispute Resolution

27. Details Required To Support Notices Under Contract or to Substantiate a Dispute

Termination by the Owner Termination by the Builder

Service of Notices – parties need to confirm delivery

Charge on Land

Definitions

Notice of Practical Completion

NSW Fair Trading Consumer Building Guide