Contract Documents

Question 1

Examples of Construction Contracts

Answer 1

1. Building Contracts (JBCC, EBC)
2. Specifications and Drawings
3. BOQ
4. Preambles and Preliminaries

Question 1

Building Contracts

Answer 1

• The building contract and contract data need to be fully signed by both parties and witnessed.
  Eg: JBCC Principle Building Agreement or the Everyman’s Building Contract (EBC)

Includible: Contract Details/Variables

Question 2

Drawings and Specifications

Answer 2

• Drawings refer to what work has to be done, and where it must go.
• Specifications relate to how the work must be done, and the quality of the work and materials.
• Schedule of drawings and specifications need to be initialled/signed by both parties

Question 3

The BOQ

Answer 3

• The bills of quantities reveal how much work must be done
• After pricing the bills also show
  how much the work will cost

Question 4

Prelims and Preambles

Answer 4

• Model documents that are referred to, but not bound into, the bills of quantities, although certain preliminary items may be included within the bill for pricing
• If included, these documents also need to be initialled by both parties