KLRCA SFC Without-Quantities

The Standard Form of Building Contract
[Without Quantities]
2017 Edition
Issued by
First published: 2017
Published by: Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre of Arbitration
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT

PRELIMINARY RECITALS

ARTICLES

Article 1 Contractor’s Obligations 2
Article 2 Contract Documents 2
Article 3 Contract Sum 2
Article 4 Architect 3
Article 5 Engineer 3
Article 6 Quantity Surveyor 3
Article 7 Specialist Consultant 4
Article 8 Definitions 4
Article 9 Meanings 10

ATTESTATION/SIGNATORIES OF THE PARTIES 11

THE CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

1.0 Contractor’s General Obligations 12
1.1 Completion of Works in Accordance with the Contract 12
1.2 Site Operations, Temporary Works and Methods of Construction 12
1.3 Contractor’s Design, Responsibilities and Design Guarantee Bond 12
1.4 Discrepancy or Divergence between Contract Documents 13
1.5 Safety Procedures 13
1.6 Access to Site and Rights of Way 14
1.7 Avoidance of Interference 14
1.8 Suitability and Maintenance of Access Route 14
1.9 Protection of the Environment 15
1.10 Progress Reports 15

2.0 Architect’s Power and Architect’s Instructions 16
2.1 Architect’s Power 16
2.2 Architect’s Representative 16
2.3 Architect’s Power to Delegate 16
2.4 Architect’s Instructions 16
2.5 Failure of Contractor to Comply with Architect’s Instruction 17
2.6 Dispute as to Architect’s Power to Issue Instructions 17
2.7 Delayed Instructions 18

3.0 Contract and Other Documents 18
3.1 Custody and Care of the Documents 18
3.2 Copies of Documents 18
3.3 Further Drawings or Details 19
3.4 Contractor to Provide Works Programme 19
3.5 Work Programme Not Part of or Incorporated into the Contract Documents 19
3.6 Submission and Approval of Works Programme 20
3.7 Limitation of Use of Documents 20
3.8 As-built Drawings, etc. 20

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4.0 Statutory Obligations, Notices, Fees, Levies and Charges 20
4.1 Compliance with Statutory Requirements 20
4.2 Inconsistencies with Statutory Requirements 21
4.3 Conforming to Statutory Obligations 21
4.4 Fees, Levies or Charges 21

5.0 Setting Out of the Works 22
5.1 Setting Out 22
5.2 Inaccurate Setting Out 22

6.0 Materials, Goods and Workmanship to Conform to Description, Testing
and Inspection 22
6.1 Standards of Works, Materials, Workmanship and Goods 22
6.2 Production of Vouchers for Materials and Goods 22
6.3 Inspection and Testing 23
6.4 Works, Materials, Workmanship and Goods Not in Accordance with Contract 23
6.5 No Compensation for Time and Cost 24
6.6 Compliance with Architect’s Instruction 24
6.7 Warranties or Guarantees in Respect of any Works, Materials and Goods 24

7.0 Royalties and Intellectual Property Rights 24
7.1 Indemnity to Employer Against Claims 24
7.2 Exclusion of Contractor’s Liability to Pay for Infringement 25
7.3 Government and/or Appropriate Authority Royalties 25

8.0 Site Agent 25
8.1 Site Agent and His Assistants 25
8.2 Instructions to Site Agent 26
8.3 Removal of Person Employed on the Works 26

9.0 Access for Architect to the Works 26
9.1 Access to Works for Architect or His Representative 26

10.0 Site Staff 27
10.1 Duty of Site Staff 27
10.2 Directions Given by Site Staff 27

11.0 Variations, Provisional Sums and Prime Cost Sums 27
11.1 Definition of Variation 27
11.2 No Variation Required by Architect Shall Vitiate Contract 28
11.3 Dispute with Regard to Whether a Work Constitutes a Variation 28
11.4 Issue of Variation 28
11.5 P.C. Sums and Provisional Sums 28
11.6 Valuation of Variations 29
11.7 Valuation Rules 29
11.8 Contractor Shall Comply with Architect’s Instruction on Variation or Provisional Sums
Pending Valuation 30
11.9 Additional Expenses Caused by Variation 30
11.10 Proposal Prior to Issuance of a Variation 31
11.11 Variation Added to or Deducted from Contract Sum 32

12.0 Quality and Quantity of the Works 32
12.1 Quantity of the Works 32
12.2 Quality of the Works 32

13.0 Contract Sum 32
13.1 Lump Sum 32
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14.0 Materials and Goods Unfixed or Off-Site 33
14.1 Unfixed Materials or Goods Not to Be Removed 33
14.2 Materials or Goods Paid for Becomes Employer’s Property 33
14.3 Contractor Responsible for Loss or Damage to Materials or Goods 33
14.4 Warranty of Title of Goods and Materials 33

15.0 Practical Completion and Defects Liability 34
15.1 Certificate of Practical Completion 34
15.2 Certificate of Practical Completion, or Deemed Practically Complete 34
15.3 Schedule of Defects Issued after Defects Liability Period 35
15.4 Instruction to Make Good Defects within Defects Liability Period 36
15.5 Certificate of Making Good Defects 36

16.0 Partial Possession by Employer 37
16.1 Taking Over of Parts of the Works with Consent 37
16.2 Taking Over of Parts of the Works without Consent 39
16.3 Contractor to Remove Equipment, etc. 40
16.4 Performance Bond Not Affected 40

17.0 Assignment or Sub-Letting 40
17.1 Consent Required to Assign Rights, Interests or Benefits under the Contract 40
17.2 Sub-Contracting Portion of Work 40

18.0 Injury to Persons or Property and Indemnity to Employer 41
18.1 Indemnity Against Claims on Employer for Injury or Death of Persons 41
18.2 Indemnity Against Claims on Employer for Injury to Property 41
18.3 Contractor to Indemnify Against Claims by Workmen 41
18.4 Indemnities Not to Be Defeated 41

19.0 Duty of Contractor to Insure Against Injury to Person and Damage
to Property 41
19.1 Contractor to Insure against Injury to Persons and Damage to Property 41
19.2 SOCSO and Insurances for Workmen 42
19.3 Approval of Insurance Companies 43
19.4 Contractor’s or Sub-Contractor’s Default 43

20.0 Insurance of Works, Materials and Goods 44
20.1 Insurance by Insuring Party and Deductibles 44
20.2 Additional RIsks 44
20.3 Approval of Insurance Companies 45
20.4 Insuring Party’s Default 45
20.5 Application of Insurance Claim Proceeds 45

21.0 Date of Commencement, Dates of Commencement Given for Sections,
Suspension and Date for Completion 45
21.1 Date of Commencement and Completion Date 45
21.2 Dates of Commencement Given for Sections 46
21.3 Different Completion Dates for Identified Sections or Parts of Works 46
21.4 Suspension of Work 46

22.0 Damages for Non-Completion 47
22.1 Certificate of Non-Completion and Liquidated Damages 47
22.2 Liquidated Damages Amount Deemed as Agreed 47

23.0 Extension of Time (‘EOT’) 48
23.1 Application for EOT 48
23.2 Delay by Nominated Sub-Contractor 49
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23.3 Contractor to Keep Contemporary Records 49
23.4 Determination of EOT Application 49
23.5 Other Considerations and Limitation in Fixing Completion Date 50
23.6 Contractor to Prevent Delay 50
23.7 Notification to Nominated Sub-Contractors and/or Nominated Suppliers 50
23.8 Time Impact Events 50
23.9 EOT after the issuance of Certificate of Non-Completion 53
23.10 Architect’s Review of EOT after Practical Completion 53

23A.0 EOT Pursuant to Section 29 of CIPAA 53
23A.1 Application for EOT 53
23A.2 Adjudication Decision is Set Aside or Superseded by Court or Arbitration 54

24.0 Loss and/or Expense Caused by Matters Affecting the Regular Progress
of The Works 55
24.1 Application to Ascertain Loss and/or Expense 55
24.2 Contractor to Keep Contemporary Records 56
24.3 Amount Ascertained to be Added to Contract Sum, and Included in Certificate 56

24A.0 Loss and/or Expense Incurred Pursuant to Section 29 of CIPAA 56
24A.1 Application for Loss and/or Expense 56
24A.2 Contemporary Records 57
24A.3 Ascertainment of Loss and/or Expense 57
24A.4 Adjudication Decision Is Set Aside or Superseded by Court or Arbitration 57

25.0 Determination by Employer 57
25.1 Defaults by Contractor 57
25.2 Determination of Employment of Contractor 58
25.3 Contractor Becoming Insolvent, etc. 58
25.4 Bribery or Corrupt Practices 58
25.5 Rights and Duties of Employer and Contractor on Determination of Employment
of Contractor 59
25.6 Site Inspection and Records of Works 60
25.7 Settlement of Account upon Determination 60
25.8 Employer’s Other Rights and Remedies Not Prejudiced 61

26.0 Determination by Contractor 62
26.1 Defaults by Employer 62
26.2 Determination of Own Employment 63
26.3 Employer Becoming Insolvent, etc. 63
26.4 Rights and Duties of Contractor and Employer upon Determination 63
26.5 Site Inspection and Records of Works 64
26.6 Settlement of Account upon Determination 64
26.7 Contractor’s Other Rights and Remedies Not Prejudiced 65

27.0 Nominated Sub-Contractors 65
27.1 Expenditure of Provisional and P.C. Sums 65
27.2 Nomination of Nominated Sub-Contractor 66
27.3 Objection to Nomination 66
27.4 Architect’s Action Following Objection Raised 66
27.5 Payment by Contractor to Nominated Sub-Contractor 67
27.6 Failure of Contractor to Pay Nominated Sub-Contractor 67
27.7 Final Payment to Nominated Sub-Contractor before Final Payment to Contractor 68
27.8 Determination of the Nominated Sub-Contractor’s Employment 68
27.9 Re-nomination of Nominated Sub-Contractor due to Determination by the Contractor 68
27.10 Re-nomination of Nominated Sub-Contractor due to Determination by the Nominated
Sub-Contractor, etc. 68
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27.11 Contractor’s responsibility for Nominated Sub-Contractor 69
27.12 Employer Not in Any Way Liable to Any Nominated Sub-Contractor 69
27.13 Contractor Shall be Permitted to Tender for P.C. Sums/Provisional Sums 69

28.0 Nominated Suppliers 69
28.1 Expenditure of Provisional and P.C. Sums 69
28.2 Nomination of Nominated Supplier 70
28.3 Objection to Nomination 70
28.4 Architect’s Action Following Objection Raised 71
28.5 Payment by Contractor to Nominated Supplier 71
28.6 Failure of Contractor to Pay Nominated Supplier 72
28.7 Final Payment to Nominated Supplier Before Final Payment to Contractor 72
28.8 Determination of the Nominated Supplier’s Employment 73
28.9 Re-nomination of Nominated Supplier Due to Determination by the Contractor 73
28.10 Re-nomination of Nominated Supplier Due to Determination by the Nominated
Supplier, etc. 73
28.11 Contractor’s Responsibility for Nominated Supplier 73
28.12 Employer Not in Any Way Liable to the Contractor or any Nominated Supplier 74
28.13 Contractor Shall be Permitted to Tender for P.C. Sums / Provisional Sums 74

29.0 Works by Craftsmen, Tradesmen or Other Contractors Employed or
Engaged by the Employer 74
29.1 Execution of Work Not Forming Part of Contract 74

30.0 Payment 74
30.1 Payment Application and Certification thereof 74
30.2 Amount Due in Interim Certificates 75
30.3 Correcting Error or Discrepancy in Previous Payment Certificate 75
30.4 Set-Off by Employer 75
30.5 Retention Fund 76
30.6 Rules Regarding Retention Fund 76
30.7 Suspension of Works Due to Non-Payment 77
30.8 Compulsory Suspension of Work 77
30.9 Cessation Insurance Resulting from Suspension 77
30.10 Final Account 78
30.11 Items in Final Account 79
30.12 Disputes as to Employer’s Claims, Set-Offs, Deductions, etc. 79
30.13 Issuance of Final Certificate 79
30.14 Final Certificate and Payment Thereof 80
30.15 No Certificate of Architect Shall of Itself Be Conclusive Evidence 80

30A.0 Direct Payment under Section 30 of CIPAA 80
30A.1 Direct Payment Pursuant to Section 30(3) of CIPAA 80
30A.2 No Recourse Against the Employer 80

31.0 Outbreak Of Hostilities 81
31.1 Determination by Employer or Contractor 81
31.2 Notices of Determination 81
31.3 Architect’s Instructions Regarding Protective Work 81
31.4 Payment Resulting from Determination 81

32.0 War Damage 81
32.1 Procedures following War Damage to Works, Materials and Goods 81
32.2 Employer’s Entitlement to Compensation in Respect of War Damage 82
32.3 Definition of “War Damage” 82

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33.0 Fossils, etc. 83
33.1 Fossils, etc. found to be Property of Employer 83
33.2 Contractor’s Loss and/or Expense in Compliance with Architect’s Instructions 83
33.3 Contractor to Submit Necessary Details 83

34.0 Arbitration 83
34.1 Agreement to refer Disputes or Differences to Arbitration 83
34.2 Powers of Arbitrator 83
34.3 Commencement of Arbitration 84
34.4 Architect as Witness 84
34.5 Arbitrator’s Award to Be Final and Binding 84

35.0 Mediation 85
35.1 Mediation Under KLRCA Rules for Mediation 85
35.2 Prior Reference to Mediation Does Not Prejudice the Parties Rights to Arbitration 85
35.3 Reference of Disputes to Mediation at Any Time 85

36.0 Service of Notices or Documents under Contract and CIPAA 85
36.1 Service of Notices or Documents under Contract 85
36.2 Service of Notices or Documents under CIPAA 86
36.3 Written Communication 86

37.0 Performance Bond/Performance Guarantee Sum 86
37.1 Submission of Performance Bond 86
37.2 Form of the Performance Bond 86
37.3 Validity of the Performance Bond 86
37.4 Failure to extend the Validity 86
37.5 Payments from the Performance Bond upon Determination under Clause 25.0 87
37.6 Return of Performance Bond 87
37.7 Performance Guarantee Sum 87

38.0 Governing Law 87
38.1 Laws of Malaysia Shall Apply 87

39.0 Waiver 87
39.1 Waiver 87

APPENDIX 88
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The Standard Form Of Building Contract
[Without Quantities]
2017 Edition
Issued by KLRCA
ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made on the ……….... day of ……….. year ………………….
Between
…………………………………………………………………..... ………………………...….
of (or whose registered office is situated at) ………………………………………..………
……………………………………………..……….………………...………………
………………………………………………………… (hereinafter called the “Employer”)
of the first part;
And
…………………………………………………………………...…….……………………….
of (or whose registered office is situated at) ………………………………………..…
……………………………………………......…….………………………………………
…………………………………………..…………………….........................................
(hereinafter called the “Contractor”) of the second part.
WHEREAS
A. The Employer desires that the Works known as …………………………………

….………….…....................................................................................................
(hereinafter called the “Works”) at ……………………..…………………………
…………………………………………………......................................................
…………………………………………………………………………………………
(hereinafter called the “Site”) should be executed by the Contractor.

B. The Employer has caused the Specification, Drawings and the Contract Bills
showing and describing the Works to be prepared by or under the direction of
his Architect and Consultants.
C. The Specification, the said Contract Drawings numbered ……………………

……………………..…………………………………………….. appended hereto
and the Contract Bills have been signed by or on behalf of the Parties.
D. The Employer has accepted the Tender by the Contractor for the execution and
completion of the Works in accordance with the Contract.
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Now the Employer and the Contractor agree as follows:
Article 1
Contractor’s Obligations
In consideration of the payments to be made by the Employer to the Contractor as
mentioned in this Contract, the Contractor covenants with the Employer to execute and
complete the Works in conformity with the provisions of the Contract.
Article 2
Contract Documents
The following documents shall be deemed to form, and be read and construed as part of
the Contract Documents:
(a) The Letter of Acceptance [or Letter of Award];

(b) This Articles of Agreement;
(c) The Conditions of the Contract and the Appendix;
(d) The Employer’s Requirements;
(e) The Specification;
(f) The Contract Drawings;
(g) The Contract Bills;
(h) ……………………………………………..; and
(i) Any other documents incorporated in the Contract Documents, unless expressly
stated to be excluded in any of the Contract Documents.
The Contract Documents are to be read as mutually explanatory of one another. In

the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any of the Contract Documents,
the priority in the interpretation of such documents shall be in the descending order as
listed above.
Article 3
Contract Sum
The Employer will pay the Contractor the sum of ………………………………………
…………………………………………… (RM………………………………..) or such other
sum as shall become payable hereunder at the times and in the manner prescribed by the
Contract (hereinafter called the “Contract Sum”).
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Article 4
Architect
The term ‘Architect’ referred to in the Contract means ………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………….……
of …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
or in the event of his death or ceasing to be the Architect for the purpose of this Contract,
such other Person as the Employer shall nominate and appoint within twenty-eight (28)
Days therefrom. Except otherwise provided in the Contract, no Architect so appointed shall
be entitled to disregard or overrule any certificate or opinion or decision or approval or
instruction given by the preceding Architect.
Article 5
Engineer
The term ‘Engineer’ in the Contract means:
(a) Structural & Civil Engineer: …………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………...................................................
of .................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
...................................................……………………………………………………………
(b) Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: …………………………………………......................

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
of .................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
...................................................……………………………………………………………
(c) …………………………………………………………………………………………………
of .................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
...................................................……………………………………………………………
or in the event of his death or ceasing to be the Engineer for the purpose of this Contract,
such other Person as the Employer shall nominate and appoint within twenty-eight (28)
Days therefrom. The Engineer shall perform the duties expected of his profession. The
Architect may from time to time delegate such duties and authority of the Architect to the
Engineer as the Architect deems fit.
Article 6
Quantity Surveyor
The term ‘Quantity Surveyor’ in the Contract means ……………………………………….
…………………………………………….................................................................................

of ..........................................................................................................................................
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………….………………………………………………………………………………………
or in the event of his death or ceasing to be the Quantity Surveyor for the purpose of this
Contract, such other Person as the Employer shall nominate and appoint within twenty-
eight (28) Days therefrom. The Quantity Surveyor shall perform the duties expected of his
profession. The Architect may from time to time delegate such duties and authority of the
Architect to the Quantity Surveyor as the Architect deems fit.
Article 7
Specialist Consultant
The term ‘Specialist Consultant’ in the Contract means:
(a) ……………………………………………………………...................................................
of .................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
...................................................……………………………………………………………
(b) …………………………………………………………………………………………………
of .................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
...................................................……………………………………………………………
(c) …………………………………………………………………………………………………
of .................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
...................................................……………………………………………………………
or in the event of his death or ceasing to be the Specialist Consultant for the purpose of this
Contract, such other Person as the Employer shall nominate and appoint within twenty-
eight (28) Days therefrom. The Specialist Consultant shall perform the duties expected of
his profession. The Architect may from time to time delegate such duties and authority of
the Architect to the Specialist Consultant as the Architect deems fit.
Article 8
Definitions
In the Contract Documents, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings
hereby assigned to them, except where the context otherwise requires:
8.1 Appendix means the Appendix to the Conditions of the Contract;
8.2 Appropriate Authority means any statutory authority having jurisdiction over the
Works;

8.3 Architect means the Person named in Article 4 and shall be a Professional Architect
or any other form of practice registered under the Architects Act 1967 and approved
by the Board of Architects, Malaysia;
8.4 Architect’s Instruction means an instruction issued by the Architect under Clause
2.0;
8.5 Articles means the articles in the Articles of Agreement;
8.6 As-Built Drawings means as-built drawings for works designed (including alternative
design) by the Contractor and/or Nominated Sub-Contractor and any other as-built
drawings required to be provided as specified in the Contract Documents;
8.7 Certificate of Extension of Time means the certificate issued under Clause 23.0;
8.8 Certificate of Making Good Defects means the certificate issued under
Clause 15.5;
8.9 Certificate of Non-Completion means the certificate issued under Clause 22.1;
8.10 Certificate of Partial Possession means the certificate issued under Clause 16.1;
8.11 Certificate of Sectional Completion means the certificate issued under Clause 21.3;
8.12 CIPAA means Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 [Act 746];
8.13 Clause means the clauses and sub-clauses (as the case may be) in the Conditions
of the Contract;
8.14 Completion Date means the date(s) for completion of the Works stated in the
Appendix under Clauses 21.1 and 21.2 or the last extended date granted under
Clause 23.0;
8.15 Conditions means the Conditions of the Contract, including all revisions, amendments
and/or amplifications as may be agreed by the Parties and incorporated as part of
these Conditions of Contract;
8.16 Confirmation of Architect’s Instruction or CAI means the confirmation of Architect’s

Instructions as described in Clause 2.4(b)(i);
8.17 Consultant means the Engineer, Quantity Surveyor and/or Specialist Consultant as
appropriate;
8.18 Contract or Contract Documents means the documents referred to in Article 2 of

the Articles of Agreement;
8.19 Contract Bills comprise the following documents:

(a) Form of Tender;
(b) Instructions to Tenderers;

(c) Conditions of Tendering;
(d) Preambles;
(e) Preliminaries;
(f) Summary of the Tender (or Contract Sum);
(g) Schedules; and
(h) Any other documents included as part of the Contract Bills.
The documents in the Contract Bills are to be read as mutually explanatory of one
another. In the event of any conflict or inconsistencies between any of the documents
in the Contract Bills, the priority in the interpretation of such documents shall be in
the descending order as listed above.
8.20 Contract Sum means the sum stated in Letter of Acceptance and in Article 3 or
such other sum as shall become payable hereunder at the times and in the manner
prescribed by the Contract;
8.21 Contractor means the Party named in the second part of the Articles of Agreement
and includes the Contractor’s legal successors or personal representatives or any
Person to whom the rights and obligations of the Contractor have been transferred
with the agreement of the Employer;
8.22 Contractor’s All Risks Insurance (‘CAR Insurance’) means an insurance policy
which provides cover against any physical loss or damage to work executed
and materials and goods under a standard CAR Insurance policy. The minimum
insurance risks are specified in Clauses 19.0 or 20, and the insurance shall have the
appropriate endorsements. Any additional insurance risks in addition to those stated
in these Conditions that are required to be covered under the CAR Insurance shall
be stated in the Contract Bills;
8.23 Date of Commencement means the date(s) fixed and stated in the Appendix under
Clauses 21.1 and 21.2;
8.24 Day means calendar day including the weekly day of rest but excluding gazette
holidays applicable to the location where the Works is carried out;
8.25 Defects means defects, shrinkages or other faults due to materials or workmanship
not in accordance with the Contract, and/or due to any faulty design (if any) undertaken
by the Contractor, Nominated Sub-Contractor and Nominated Supplier;
8.26 Defects Liability Period means the period stated in the Appendix under
Clause 15.3;
8.27 Employer means the Party named in the first part of the Articles of Agreement and
includes the Employer’s legal successors or personal representatives or any Person
to whom the rights and obligations of the Employer have been transferred with the
agreement of the Contractor;
8.28 Engineer means the Person named in Article 5 and shall be a professional Engineer
or any other form of practice registered under the Registration of Engineers Act 1967
and approved by the Board of Engineers, Malaysia;

8.29 EOT means extension of time;
8.30 Exceptionally Adverse Weather Condition means a condition of weather on a day

before the Completion Date for the whole of the Works in the area of or nearby the
Site within the particular Month the value of which, by comparison with the weather
data, is shown to occur on average less frequently than once in ten (10) years.
Only the difference between the weather measurement and the weather which the
weather data show to occur on average less frequently than once in ten (10) years is
taken into account in assessing a Time Impact Event;
8.31 Final Account means the documents showing the adjustment of the Contract Sum
issued under Clause 30.10;
8.32 Final Certificate means the final certificate issued by the Architect under Clauses
30.13 and 30.14;
8.33 Force Majeure means an exceptional event or circumstance which:

(a) is beyond a Party’s control;
(b) such Party could not reasonably have provided against before entering into the
Contract;
(c) having arisen, such Party could not reasonably have avoided or overcome, and
(d) is not substantially attributable to the other Party.
Force Majeure may include, but is not limited to, exceptional events or circumstances of
the kind listed below, so long as conditions in Article 8.33(a) to (d) above are satisfied:
(i) war, hostilities (whether war be declared or not), invasion, act of foreign enemies;
(ii) rebellion, terrorism, revolution, insurrection, military or usurped power, or civil
war;
(iii) riot, commotion, disorder, strike or lockout by Persons other than the personnel,
servants, agents, and employees of the Contractor and Sub-Contractors;
(iv) munitions of war, explosive materials, ionizing radiation or contamination by
radio-activity, except as may be attributable to the Contractor’s use of such
munitions, explosives, radiation or radio-activity, and
(v) natural catastrophe such as earthquakes, hurricane, typhoon or volcanic
activity.
8.34 Interim Certificate means the progress payment certificate issued by the Architect
under Clauses 30.1 and 30.2;
8.35 KLRCA means Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre For Arbitration, or its successor;
8.36 Letter of Acceptance [or Letter of Award] means the letter of acceptance of the
Contractor’s Tender issued by or on behalf of the Employer;
8.37 Limit of Liquidated Damages means the amount as stated in the Appendix under
Clause 22.1(a);
8.38 Limit of Retention Fund means the amount as stated in the Appendix under Clause
30.5;

8.39 Lump Sum means a fixed firm price for the Works and is not subject to re-
measurement or recalculation except for Provisional Quantities, and Variations which
shall be valued under Clause 11.0;
8.40 Month means calendar month;
8.41 Nominated Sub-Contractor means a sub-contractor nominated by the Architect

and approved by the Employer under Clause 27.0;
8.42 Nominated Supplier means a supplier nominated by the Architect and approved by
the Employer under Clause 28.0;
8.43 Party (or party) means the Employer or the Contractor, as the context requires;
8.44 Performance Bond means the bond required to be provided by the Contractor as a
security for the due performance of the contract under Clause 37.0;
8.45 Period of Honouring Certificates means the period for honouring certificates stated
in the Appendix under Clause 30.1;
8.46 Person (or person) means a natural person, sole proprietorship, firm (partnership)
or body corporate;
8.47 Practical Completion or Practically Completed means the state of completion

described in Clause 15.1;
8.48 Prime Cost Sums (‘P.C. Sums’) means the sums provided in the Contract for
works or services to be executed by Nominated Sub-Contractor and Nominated
Supplier or for materials and goods which cannot be determined or detailed at the
time;
8.49 Provisional or Provisional Quantity means the estimated quantities of work

provided in the Contract Bills for work to be executed or for the supply of any materials
and goods which cannot be determined or detailed at the time;
8.50 Quantity Surveyor means the Person named in Article 6 and shall be a Registered
Quantity Surveyor or any other form of practice registered under the Quantity
Surveyors Act 1967 and approved by the Board of Quantity Surveyors, Malaysia;
8.51 Retention Fund [or Retention Money or Retention Monies] means the sum
retained in accordance with Clause 30.5;
8.52 Schedules means the document(s) entitled schedules, completed by the Contractor
and submitted as part of the Tender and included in the Contract. Such document
may include the Bill of Quantities, data, lists, and schedule of rates and/or prices.
8.53 Schedule of Rates means any documents however entitled or described comprised
in the Schedules and which is intended to be used for the purpose of valuing
Variations;

8.54 Service Provider means any company or body authorised to provide water, electricity,
telephone, sewerage and other related services;
8.55 Site means the Site designated as such in the Articles of Agreement and includes
the land or other places on, under, in or through which the Works are to be executed
and any other land or places provided by the Employer as may be specifically stated
in the Contract Documents as forming part of the Site;
8.56 Site Agent means the Person appointed under Clause 8.1;
8.57 Site Staff means the Person appointed under Clause 10.1;
8.58 Specialist Consultant means the Person named in Article 7 and such Person shall
be a Specialist Consultant appointed by the Employer for a designated scope of
professional work;
8.59 Specification means the document entitled specification, as included in the Contract,
and any additions and modifications to the specification in accordance with the
Contract. Such document specifies the Works;
8.60 Sub-Contractor means any sub-contractor including Nominated Sub-Contractor,

Nominated Supplier and other domestic sub-contractor and supplier employed by
the Contractor for the purposes of the Works;
8.61 Time Impact Events means any one of the Non-Employer’s Events and Employer’s
Events set out in Clause 23.8;
8.62 Tender means the Form of Tender, which was completed by the Contractor for the
Works, and all other documents which the Contractor submitted with the Form of
Tender, as included in the Contract;
8.63 Unforeseeable means not reasonably foreseeable by an experienced contractor by

the date for submission of the Tender;
8.64 Variation means changes made to the Works as defined in Clause 11.1;
8.65 Works means the Works referred to in the Articles of Agreement and are the whole
of the materials, labour, plant and other things necessary and requisite for the proper
execution of the Contract as shown on the Contract Drawings and described by or
referred to in the Employer’s Requirements, Specification, the Contract Bills and the
Conditions, and include any changes made to these works in accordance with the
Conditions;
8.66 Works Programme means the works programme described in the Contract
Documents and in Clause 3.4.

Article 9
Meanings
Unless the context requires otherwise, the following shall apply for the purposes of
interpretation of the Contract:
(a) words of one gender include the other gender, and words indicating Persons or Parties
include corporation and other legal entities;
(b) a reference to any Act of Parliament and its subsidiary legislations is deemed to include
references to any subsequent amendments, consolidation or replacement of the Acts
and the subsidiary legislations;
(c) words importing the singular also include the plural and vice versa where the context
requires; and
(d) where any word or phrase is given a defined meaning, any other grammatical form of
that word or phrase has a corresponding meaning.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have entered into this Contract on the day
and year first above written:
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the Employer }
} Name .............................................
In the presence of:
Signature ..................................................
Name ........................................................
Signed for and on behalf of } Signature ........................................

the Contractor }
} Name ..............................................
In the presence of:
Signature ..................................................
Name ........................................................

THE CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
1.0 Contractor’s General Obligations
Completion of Works in Accordance with the Contract

1.1 The Contractor shall carry out and complete the Works in accordance with the
Contract and shall remedy any defects in the Works in accordance with the
Contractor’s obligations herein. In compliance therewith, the Contractor is obliged
to provide the plant, machinery, labour, materials, and goods as specified in the
Contract, and other things and services, whether of a temporary or permanent
nature, required in and for the execution and completion of the Works, and
remedying of any defects.
Site Operations, Temporary Works and Methods of

Construction
1.2 Save for the temporary works and methods of construction which are designed
by the Architect or Consultant engaged by the Employer, the Contractor shall
be responsible for the adequacy, stability and safety of all site operations,
temporary works and all methods of construction of the Works. When requested
by the Architect, the Contractor shall submit details of the arrangements and
methods which the Contractor proposes to adopt for the execution of the Works.
Notwithstanding any checks carried out by the Architect and the Consultant, or
any approval by the Architect of such proposed arrangements and methods,
the Contractor shall not be relieved of his responsibilities under this Clause.
Contractor’s Design, Responsibilities and Design Performance

Bond
1.3 1.3(a) If the Contractor proposes any alternative design to that specified in the
Works or if the Contract specifies that the Contractor is to design any
part of the Works, the Contractor shall be responsible for that part of the
works and shall ensure that:
1.3(a)(i) such works, when they are completed, are fit for their
purposes, and
1.3(a)(ii) the design and the execution thereof comply with the laws,
regulations, by-laws, terms and conditions of any Appropriate
Authority and Service Provider.
1.3(b) Any design or alternative design undertaken by the Contractor must be
duly approved by the Architect and accepted by the Employer before
it is implemented by the Contractor. Such approval and acceptance
shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities under the Contract
and the Contractor shall be fully responsible for his design, alternative
design and the execution of the Works.

1.3(c) The copyright of the Contractor’s design and alternative design belongs
to the Contractor, but the Employer will be entitled to use the design and
alternative design for the completion, maintenance, repair and future
extension of the Works. The Contractor shall be deemed to have given
the Employer a non-exclusive royalty free license for such use which
shall survive any determination of the employment of the Contractor
under the Contract. Such licence may be assigned as part of any future
sale or transfer of the Works by the Employer.
1.3(d) The Contractor shall provide an on-demand Design Guarantee Bond
for the said part of the Works which is designed by the Contractor
issued by an approved licensed bank, insurance company or financial
institution of the sum equivalent to 5% of the value of the said part of
the Works, the sum of which shall be determined by the Architect, after
consulting the Quantity Surveyor. The Design Guarantee Bond shall be
in the form as approved by the Employer and submit to the Employer
upon or before the issuance of the Certificate of Practical Completion of
the Works. Such Design Guarantee Bond shall remain valid for a period
of five (5) years from the date of Practical Completion of the Works.
1.3(e) If any defect or damage shall occur to that particular part of the works
designed by the Contractor as a result of any defect, fault, insufficiency
or inadequacy in the design including workmanship, materials or
equipment which has become defective arising directly from design
fault, then the Employer shall be entitled to recover any loss, expense
or damage suffered from the Design Guarantee Bond.
1.3(f) If the Design Performance Bond is not deposited with the Employer
in accordance with Clause 1.3(d), the Employer shall have the right
to claim from the Performance Bond the sum equivalent to 5% of the
value of the said part of the Works determined by the Architect.
Discrepancy or Divergence Between Contract Documents

1.4 The Contractor shall use the Contract Documents and any other subsequent
documents issued by the Architect to plan the Works prior to execution. If during
the said planning or at any time during the execution of the Works, the Contractor
finds any discrepancy or divergence between the Contract Documents, or
between any of the Contract Documents and any subsequent documents issued
by the Architect, he shall give to the Architect a written notice in sufficient time
before the commencement of construction of the affected works, specifying the
discrepancy or divergence to enable the Architect to issue a written instruction
within a period which would not materially delay the progress of the affected
works, having regard to the Completion Date. Such discrepancy or divergence
shall not vitiate the Contract.
Safety Procedures
1.5 The Contractor shall:
1.5(a) comply with all applicable safety regulations;

1.5(b) take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of all Persons entitled to
be on the Site;
1.5(c) use reasonable effort to keep the Site and Works clear of unnecessary
obstruction so as to avoid danger to these Persons;
1.5(d) provide fencing, lighting, guarding and watching of the Works until
Practical Completion of the Works; and
1.5(e) provide any temporary works (including roadways, footways, guards
and fences) which may be necessary, because of the execution of
the Works, for the use and protection of the public and of owners and
occupiers of adjacent land.
Access to Site and Rights of Way

1.6 The Employer shall provide such access to the Site as is necessary for the
Contractor to execute the Works. However, the Contractor shall bear all fees,
costs and charges in the securing of such access, and for any special and/or
temporary rights-of-way which he may require for the execution of the Works.
Avoidance of Interference
1.7 1.7(a) The Contractor shall not interfere unnecessarily or improperly with:
1.7(a)(i) the convenience of the public, or
1.7(a)(ii) the access to and use and occupation of all roads and
footpaths, irrespective of whether they are public or in the
possession of the Employer or of others.
1.7(b) The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the Employer harmless
against and from all damages, losses and expenses (including legal
fees and expenses) resulting from any such unnecessary or improper
interference.
Suitability and Maintenance of Access Route

1.8 1.8(a) The Contractor shall be deemed to have been satisfied as to the
suitability of access routes to the Site. The Contractor shall use his best
endeavour to prevent any road or bridge from being damaged by the
Contractor’s traffic, and his representative, staff, personnel, workmen
and Sub-Contractors, or other connected with or engaged upon the
execution of the Works and shall promptly make good any damage
occasioned thereby.
1.8(b) Except as otherwise stated in these Conditions:
1.8(b)(i) the Contractor shall (as between the Parties) be solely
responsible for any maintenance which may be required for his
use of access routes to the Works;
1.8(b)(ii) the Contractor shall provide all necessary signs or directions
along access routes, and shall obtain any permissions or
licences which may be required from the relevant authorities
for his use of routes, signs and directions;

1.8(b)(iii) the Contractor shall be solely responsible for any claims
which may arise from the use or otherwise of any access
route and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Employer in
respect of all and any such claims; and
1.8(b)(iv) costs due to non-suitability of access routes for the use
required by the Contractor shall be borne by the Contractor.
Protection of the Environment

1.9 The Contractor shall take all reasonable steps to protect the environment (both
on and off the Site) and to limit damage and nuisance to people and property
resulting from pollution, noise and other results of his operations. The Contractor
shall ensure that emissions, surface discharges and effluent from the Contractor’s
activities shall not exceed the values stated in the Contract Docujments or
prescribed by applicable laws, by-laws, regulations, terms and conditions of any
Appropriate Authority and Service Provider.
Progress Reports
1.10 1.10(a) Unless otherwise instructed by the Architect, monthly progress reports
shall be prepared by the Contractor and submitted to the Architect in
six (6) copies. The first report shall cover the period up to the end of
the first calendar month following the Date of Commencement. Reports
shall be submitted monthly thereafter, each within seven (7) Days after
the last day of the period to which it relates. Reporting shall continue
until the issuance of the Certificate of Practical Completion.
1.10(b) Each report shall include but not limited to:
1.10(b)(i) charts and detailed descriptions of progress, including each
stage of design (if any), procurement, manufacture, delivery
to Site, construction, erection, testing and commissioning,
and including these stages for work by each Nominated
Sub-Contractor,
1.10(b)(ii) photographs showing the status of manufacture and of
progress on the Site,
1.10(b)(iii) for the manufacture of each main item of goods, materials
and parts for the Works, the name of the manufacturer,
manufacture location, percentage progress; and the actual
or expected dates of commencement of manufacture,
Contractor’s inspections, tests and shipment and arrival at
the Site,
1.10(b)(iv) the details of Contractor’s personnel, workmen, plant,
materials, plant and equipment mobilised for the execution
of the Works,
1.10(b)(v) list of notices given for any claim for extension of time and
loss and/or expense under the Contract,
1.10(b)(vi) safety statistics, including details of any hazardous
incidents and activities relating to the environment aspects
and public relations, and

1.10(b)(vii) comparisons of actual and planned progress, with details
of any events or circumstances which may jeopardise
the completion in accordance with the Contract, and the
measures being (or to be) adopted to overcome delays.
1.10(c) The submission of progress reports by the Contractor shall not under
any circumstances be construed as being the notice or application for
EOT as required under Clause 23.0.
2.0 Architect’s Power and Architect’s Instructions
Architect’s Power
2.1 The power of the Architect shall be that stated in or necessarily to be implied
from the Contract. Except as expressly stated in the Contract, the Architect
shall have no power to relieve the Contractor of any of his obligations under the
Contract.
Architect’s Representative
2.2 The Architect may appoint in writing any suitably qualified Person to be the
Architect’s Representative. The Architect’s Representative shall be responsible
to the Architect and shall carry out such duties and exercise such power as may
be delegated to him by the Architect under Clause 2.3.
Architect’s Power to Delegate

2.3 The Architect may from time to time delegate to the Architect’s Representative
any of the duties or functions vested in the Architect and he may at any time
revoke such delegation. Any such delegation or revocation shall be in writing
and shall not take effect until a copy of such delegation and/or revocation has
been delivered to the Contractor. Any act done by the Architect’s Representative
in accordance with such delegation shall have the same effect as though it has
been done by the Architect. Provided that:
2.3(a) any failure of the Architect’s Representative to disapprove any
materials, goods or any part of the Works shall not prejudice the power
of the Architect to disapprove such materials, goods or any part of the
Works;
2.3(b) if the Contractor disputes any act of the Architect’s Representative,
he shall refer the matter to the Architect who shall confirm, reverse
or vary (as the case may be) the act or decision of the Architect’s
Representative.
Architect’s Instructions
2.4 2.4(a) Instructions given by the Architect shall be in writing. For the avoidance
of doubts, a drawing issued by the Architect, or recorded minutes of
any meeting, shall not be considered as an Architect’s Instruction

within the meaning of this Clause unless it is issued together with
a written statement from the Architect stating that it is an Architect’s
Instruction.
2.4(b) If for any reason the Architect considers it necessary to give an
instruction other than in writing, such instruction shall be deemed to be
an Architect’s Instruction upon:
2.4(b)(i) written confirmation of the instruction from the Contractor to
the Architect (‘CAI’), and the Architect does not dissent to it
in writing within three (3) Days of receipt of the CAI. The said
instruction shall have taken effect on the date when the CAI
was issued; or
2.4(b)(ii) subsequent confirmation of the instruction by the Architect
with an Architect’s Instruction. The instruction shall take
effect as from the date of the Architect’s confirmation.
2.4(c) If an instruction issued by the Architect is not in writing, and neither
the Architect nor Contractor confirms such instruction in the manner
and at the time aforesaid but the Contractor nevertheless does comply
with the same, then the Architect may confirm the same in writing with
an Architect’s Instruction at any time prior to the issuance of the Final
Account, and the said instruction shall be deemed to have taken effect
on the date when it was first communicated to the Contractor otherwise
than in writing by the Architect.
Failure of Contractor to Comply with Architect’s Instruction

2.5 If within seven (7) Days upon receipt of the Architect’s Instruction in writing
or within such period as may be stipulated in the Architect’s Instruction, the
Contractor does not comply with it or, in the opinion of the Architect, the
Contractor has failed to take any necessary or reasonable steps to comply
with it, then the Employer may, without prejudice to any other rights and/or
remedies which he may possess, employ and pay other Persons to execute
any work asmay be necessary to give effect to such instruction. Any additional
costs incurred in this connection shall be recoverable from the Contractor by
the Employer as a debt, or may be deducted by him from any monies due
or to become due to the Contractor under this Contract, or recovered by the
Employer from the Performance Bond.
Dispute as to Architect’s Power to Issue Instructions

2.6 2.6(a) Upon receipt of what purports to be an instruction from the Architect,
the Contractor may within five (5) Days thereof make a written request
to the Architect to specify in writing the provision in these Conditions
which empowers the issuance of the said instruction. The Architect
shall within three (3) Days thereof comply with such a request.
2.6(b) If the Contractor complies with the said instruction without making a
written request under Clause 2.6(a), the instruction shall be deemed to
have been duly given under the stated provision.

2.6(c) Notwithstanding the Architect’s failure to comply with the Contractor’s
request under Clause 2.6(a), or any dispute with regard to the
Architect’s power to issue such instruction after receiving the Architect’s
answer to the written request under Clause 2.6(a), the Contractor shall,
unless otherwise instructed by the Architect or the Employer, comply
with the said instruction. For the avoidance of doubt, the Contractor’s
compliance with the instruction given by the Architect shall be without
prejudice to any other rights or remedies which he may possess.
Delayed Instructions
2.7 2.7(a) The Contractor shall give written notice to the Architect whenever the
Works are likely to be delayed or disrupted if any necessary instruction
is not issued to the Contractor within a reasonable time. The notice
shall include details of the necessary instruction, details of why and by
when it should be issued, and details of the nature and amount of the
delay or disruption likely to be suffered if the issuance of the instruction
is delayed.
2.7(b) If the Contractor suffers delay and/or incurs loss and expense as a result
of a failure of the Architect to issue the notified instruction within the time
required or within a time which is reasonable, the Contractor may apply
for an extension of time under Clause 23.0 and for loss and expense
under Clause 24.0. However, if and to the extent that the Architect’s
failure was caused by any negligence, omission, default and/or breach
of contract by the Contractor or his Nominated Sub-Contractors, the
Contractor shall not be entitled to such extension of time or loss or
expense.
3.0 Contract and Other Documents
Custody and Care of the Documents

3.1 3.1(a) The Contract Documents shall be in the custody and care of the
Architect so as to be available at all reasonable times for inspection by
the Employer or the Contractor whenever so required.
3.1(b) The Contractor shall keep, on the Site, one copy of the documents referred
to in Clauses 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4, together with drawings and documents
required to be supplied by the Contractor under the Contract (if any) and
other communications given under the Contract. The Employer, Architect,
Consultant and their authorised representatives shall have the right of
access to all these documents at all reasonable times.
Copies of Documents
3.2 Immediately after the execution of this Contract, the Architect shall without charge
to the Contractor provide him with:
3.2(a) one (1) signed original copy of the Contract Documents;

3.2(b) two (2) further copies of the Contract Drawings; and
3.2(c) two (2) further copies of the Specification.
Further Drawings or Details

3.3 3.3(a) From time to time as may be necessary, the Architect shall, without
charge to the Contractor, furnish him with two copies of further
drawings, details, levels and any other information as is reasonably
necessary either to explain and amplify the Contract Drawings or to
enable the Contractor to complete the Works in accordance with the
Contract.
3.3(b) If the Contractor requires any further drawings, details, levels and/
or any other information, he shall apply in writing to the Architect
for these items in sufficient time before the commencement of
construction of the affected works to enable the Architect to issue
instructions within such period so as not to materially delay the
progress of the affected works having regard to the progress of the
Works and the Completion Date.
Contractor to Provide Works Programme

3.4 3.4(a) Within fourteen (14) Days upon issuance of the Letter of Acceptance (or
within such longer period as may be agreed in writing by the Architect),
the Contractor shall, without charge to the Employer, provide the
Architect with six (6) copies of the Works Programme for the execution
of the Works.
3.4(b) The Works Programme shall comply with the requirements specified
in the Contract Documents. The Architect may instruct the Contractor
to prepare and submit the Works Programme in a particular form and
content. Notwithstanding such instruction or approval of the Works
Programme by the Architect, the Contractor shall remain solely
responsible for any error, omission and/or deficiency in the Works
Programme.
3.4(c) If the Works or any part thereof are delayed for any reason, or that
the progress of the Works does not conform to the current Works
Programme, the Contractor shall, without charge to the Employer,
submit a revised Works Programme to address such delay including the
remedial action to be taken in order to meet the Completion Date. The
Contractor shall continue to provide monthly updates on the progress
of such remedial action until he is able to demonstrate that there is no
longer any delay in the Works.
Works Programme Not Part of or Incorporated into the Contract

Documents
3.5 The Works Programme shall not constitute part of the Contract, whether or not it
is physically incorporated into the Contract Documents.

Submission and Approval of Works Programme
3.6 3.6(a) Approval of the Works Programme by the Architect shall not be a
condition precedent to starting or continuing with the Works.
3.6(b) The submission to and approval by the Architect of such Works
Programme shall not relieve the Contractor of his duties, obligations or
responsibilities under the Contract.
3.6(c) The Works Programme may be used by the Architect to monitor
progress of the Works. The Architect is entitled to rely on the Works
Programme, in so far as he deems it appropriate to do so, as a basis for
the assessment of an extension of time and the effect of the delay and/
or disturbances to the progress of the Works.
3.6(d) The submission of Works Programme by the Contractor (whether
current or revised and irrespective of whether it has been approved
by the Architect) shall not under any circumstances be construed as
being a notice or application for EOT as required under Clause 23.0.
Limitation of Use of Documents

3.7 None of the Contract Documents shall be used by the Contractor for any purpose
other than this Contract. Except for the purpose of this Contract, neither the
Employer nor the Architect and/or his authorised representative shall divulge the
Contract Documents or the information contained therein including the rates and
prices for the Works to any other Person.
As-built Drawings, etc.

3.8 Before the Completion Date, or any other period as stated in the Contract, the
Contractor shall, without further charge to the Employer, supply and cause all
his Sub-Contractors to supply for the retention and use of the Employer, four
(4) copies of such drawings and information describing the Works as-built and
concerning the maintenance and operation of the Works, including any installation
comprised in the Works, as may be required by the Contract Documents and the
Architect.
4.0 Statutory Obligations, Notices, Fees, Levies and

Charges
Compliance with Statutory Requirements

4.1 4.1(a) The Contractor shall comply with and give all notices required by any
laws, regulations, by-laws, terms and conditions of any Appropriate
Authority and Service Provider in respect of and/or arising from the
execution of the Works, including all temporary works.
4.1(b) At the request of the Contractor, the Employer shall (where he is in
a position to do so) provide reasonable assistance to the Contractor
for the Contractor’s applications for any permits, licenses or approvals

required by the laws, regulations, by-laws, terms and conditions of
any Appropriate Authority and Service Provider in connection with the
Works.
4.1(c) The Contractor shall provide to the Employer, where applicable, all
original copy of the permits, licenses, notices, certificates and/or
approvals issued by the Appropriate Authorities and/or Service Provider
upon obtaining the same.
4.1(d) The Contractor shall do everything necessary to assist the Employer,
the Architect and/or the relevant Consultant in arranging for the
Certificate of Completion and Compliance to be issued, including
(where applicable) completing, signing and submitting the necessary
notices, forms or applications required by the law in connection with the
Works for the purposes of the issuance of the Certificate of Completion
and Compliance. This obligation of the Contractor shall continue even
after the Practical Completion of the Works.
4.1(e) Unless otherwise stated in the Contract, the fees or charges relating to
and/or arising from the Contractor’s such compliance and assistance
shall be deemed to have been included in the Contract Sum.
Inconsistencies with Statutory Requirements

4.2 If the Contractor finds any inconsistencies between any of the documents in the
Contract Documents (or any subsequent documents issued by the Architect) and
any laws, regulations, by-laws, terms and conditions of any Appropriate Authority
and Service Provider, he shall immediately specify the inconsistencies and the
proposed action to be taken by him to address such inconsistencies together with
the estimated costs and time required to undertake such action and give it to the
Architect for his consideration and instruction in relation thereto.
Conforming to Statutory Obligations

4.3 If within seven (7) Days of having given the said written notice to the Architect,
the Contractor does not receive any instruction in regard to the matters therein
specified, he shall proceed with the work as proposed and in conformity with the
laws, regulations, by-laws, terms and conditions of any Appropriate Authority and
Service Provider. Any changes so necessitated shall be deemed to be a Variation
under Clause 11.
Fees, Levies or Charges

4.4 4.4(a) The Contractor shall pay and indemnify the Employer against liability in
respect of any fees, levies or charges (including any penalties, rates or
taxes) which result from the Contractor’s non-compliance with any laws,
regulations, by-laws, terms and conditions of any Appropriate Authority
and Service Provider in respect of and/or arising from the execution of
the Works, including all temporary works.
4.4(b) If the Contractor fails to pay any such fees, levies or charges, the
Employer may pay such amount on behalf of the Contractor and may

recover such amount together with any additional cost in connection
therewith as a debt from the Contractor, or may deduct the same
from any monies due or to become due to the Contractor under the
Contract, or recover the same from the Performance Bond.
5.0 Setting Out of the Works
Setting Out
5.1 5.1(a) The Contractor shall set out the Works in relation to original points,
lines and levels of reference specified in the Contract or notified by the
Architect, and ensure that the positioning of all parts of the Works is
correct.
5.1(b) The Contractor shall provide the necessary instruments, equipment
and labour required for setting out the Works, and provide every
assistance and similar facilities to the Architect for checking the setting
out.
5.1(c) The inspection, assistance and/or approval by the Architect and/or the
Consultant shall not in any way relieve the Contractor of his responsibility
for the accuracy of the setting out.
Inaccurate Setting Out

5.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for and shall entirely at his own cost rectify
any error arising from his own inaccurate setting out. Provided always that the
Architect may at his discretion accept the errors without amendment subject
to such reduction in the Contract Sum (if any) as may be reasonable having
regard to any loss of value suffered by the Employer and any reduced cost to the
Contractor resulting from the error.
6.0 Materials, Goods and Workmanship to Conform

to Description, Testing and Inspection
Standards of Works, Materials, Workmanship and Goods

6.1 All works, workmanship, materials and goods shall be of the respective kinds and
standards described in the Contract Documents and required by the Architect in
accordance with the Contract.
Production of Vouchers for Materials and Goods

6.2 The Contractor shall, upon the request of the Architect, provide him with vouchers
or such other evidence to prove that the materials and goods comply with
Clause 6.1.

Inspection and Testing
6.3 6.3(a) Before their incorporation in the Works, the Contractor shall provide
testing samples of any materials or goods as may be identified and
requested by the Architect. The Architect may issue instructions requiring
the Contractor to open up for inspection any work covered up or to
arrange for or carry out any test of any materials or goods (whether or
not already incorporated in the Works) or of any executed work, or if the
inspection and/or test is in the opinion of the Architect required.
6.3(b) The cost of such opening up or testing (together with the cost of making
good in consequence thereof) shall be added to the Contract Sum
unless:
6.3(b)(i) such cost is already provided for in the Specification or
Contract Bills,
6.3(b)(ii) the inspection or test shows that the works, materials and
goods were not in accordance with the Contract, or
6.3(b)(iii) the inspection or test was in the opinion of the Architect
required in consequence of prior negligence, omission,
default and/or breach of contract by the Contractor.
Works, Materials, Workmanship and Goods Not in Accordance

with Contract
6.4 If the Architect finds any works, materials, workmanship and/or goods which are
not in accordance with the Contract, the Architect may instruct the Contractor in
writing to do any or all of the following:
6.4(a) to remove from and/or not to bring to the site any materials or goods
which in the opinion of the Architect are not in accordance with the
Contract,
6.4(b) to demolish and reconstruct any work so that it is in accordance with the
Contract,
6.4(c) to rectify such work as instructed by the Architect so that it is in
accordance with the Contract without any adjustment to the Contract
Sum;
6.4(d) to submit a method statement within seven (7) Days from receipt of
the Architect’s Instruction (or within such period as may be specified in
the Architect’s Instruction) setting out the Contractor’s proposals as to
how such works, materials, goods or workmanship can be rectified to
render them in accordance with the Contract. If the Architect accepts
the Contractor’s proposal, the Contractor shall carry out the rectification
work with no adjustment to the Contract Sum or alternatively, the
Architect may reject the proposal and issue any other necessary written
instruction under this Clause so as to render the work in accordance
with the Contract;
6.4(e) with the consent of the Employer, to leave all or any such works,
materials, goods or workmanship in the Works subject to the Employer’s

right to recover from the Contractor any reduced value of such work,
materials, goods or workmanship as may be reasonably determined by
the Architect, and to recover the same as a debt or to deduct it from any
monies due or to become due to the Contractor under this Contract or
to recover it from the Performance Bond.
No Compensation for Time and Cost

6.5 Compliance by the Contractor with a written instruction issued under Clause 6.4
shall not entitle the Contractor to an extension of time nor compensation for any
loss, expense or cost that may be incurred.
Compliance with Architect’s Instruction

6.6 The Contractor shall comply with the instruction of the Architect under Clause 6.4
within a reasonable time, which shall be the time (if any) specified by the Architect
in the Architect’s Instruction, or immediately if there is urgency in complying with
the subject matter of the instruction. If the Contractor fails, neglects or refuses to
comply with such an instruction, the Employer may, without prejudice to any other
rights or remedies, employ and pay other Person to carry out the subject matter
of the instruction. Any loss, expense or damage thereby suffered or incurred by
the Employer shall be recoverable from the Contractor as a debt, or may be
deducted by him from any monies due or to become due to the Contractor under
this Contract, or may be recovered from the Performance Bond.
Warranties or Guarantees in respect of any Works, Materials

and Goods
6.7 6.7(a) If the Contract requires the Contractor or any manufacturer, Nominated
Sub-Contractor or Nominated Supplier to give a warranty or guarantee
in respect of any proprietary systems, materials and goods supplied,
the Contractor shall provide or procure such warranty or guarantee and
submit it to the Employer as soon as practicable upon obtaining the
same. The provision of such warranty or guarantee shall in no way
relieve or release the Contractor from any duties, responsibilities or
liability under the Contract.
6.7(b) The Contractor must ensure that all original certificates of warranties or
guarantees to any proprietary systems, materials and goods supplied
comply with the requirements of the Contract and are issued in the name
and favour of the Employer to take effect from the Date of Practical
Completion.
7.0 Royalties and Intellectual Property Rights
Indemnity to Employer Against Claims

7.1 Subject to Clause 7.2, all royalties or other sums payable in respect of the supply
and use of any articles, processes, inventions or drawings for the Works shall

be deemed to have been included in the Contract Sum. The Contractor shall
indemnify the Employer from and against all claims, proceedings, damages,
costs and expenses which may be brought or made against the Employer or
to which he may be subjected to by reason of the Contractor infringing or being
held to have infringed any such intellectual property rights in relation to any such
articles, processes, inventions and drawings.
Exclusion of Contractor’s Liability to Pay for Infringement

7.2 Where in compliance with the Architect’s Instruction, the Contractor supplies
or uses any articles, processes, inventions or drawings for the Works, the
Contractor shall not be liable in respect of any infringement or alleged
infringement of any intellectual property rights in relation to any such articles,
processes, inventions and drawings. All royalties, damages or other monies
which the Contractor may be liable to pay for such infringement shall be added
to the Contract Sum.
Government and/or Appropriate Authority Royalties

7.3 Except where otherwise provided for in the Contract, the Contractor shall pay
all Government and/or Appropriate Authority royalties, levies, rent and all other
payments in connection with and/or arising from the Works, including any
temporary works.
8.0 Site Agent
Site Agent and His Assistants

8.1 8.1(a) The Contractor shall constantly keep upon the Works a competent
and suitably qualified and experienced Person who shall be the Site
Agent of the Contractor for the purposes of this Contract, together with
such senior assistants and supervisory staff in each trade as may be
necessary as set out in the Contract Documents or as amended from
time to time with and after obtaining the prior consent in writing of the
Architect.
8.1(b) The Contractor shall give the Site Agent all authority necessary to act
on the Contractor’s behalf under the Contract.
8.1(c) Unless the Site Agent is named in the Contract, the Contractor shall, prior
to the Date of Commencement, submit to the Architect for consent the
name and particulars of the Person the Contractor proposes to appoint
as the Site Agent. If consent is withheld or subsequently revoked, or if
the appointed Person fails to act as the Site Agent, the Contractor shall
similarly submit the name and particulars of another suitable Person for
such appointment.
8.1(d) The whole time of the Site Agent shall be given to directing the
Contractor’s performance of the Contract. If the Site Agent is to be
temporarily absent from the Site during the execution of the Works, the

Contractor shall appoint a suitable replacement Person who shall first
be approved by the Architect.
Instructions to Site Agent

8.2 The Contractor shall ensure that the Site Agent and such senior assistants
and supervisory staff as aforesaid are Persons who are capable of receiving
directions or instructions in English or Bahasa Malaysia, or in any other language
as may be required for the purposes of executing the Works. Any directions or
instructions given to such Site Agent and/or his assistants by the Architect or
the Site Staff under Clause 10 shall be deemed to have been given to the
Contractor.
Removal of Person Employed on the Works

8.3 8.3(a) The Architect may instruct the Contractor to remove the Site Agent or
any Person under employment or control of the Contractor from the
Site. The Architect shall not exercise this discretion unreasonably or
vexatiously.
8.3(b) On receipt of such written instruction, the Contractor shall immediately
remove the Site Agent or such other Person from the Site, and shall,
without delay, submit the name and particulars of another suitable
replacement Person to the Architect for his approval. The Contractor
shall only make such replacement upon receiving the approval of the
Architect. The Site Agent or such other Person so removed shall not
again be employed on the Site.
8.3(c) The Contractor shall not be entitled to any extension of time and
additional cost in respect of any instruction or approval given by the
Architect under this clause.
9.0 Access for Architect to the Works
Access to Works for Architect or His Representative

9.1 9.1(a) The Employer, Architect, Consultant and/or their authorised
representatives shall at all times have access to the Works and to the
factories, workshops or other places where any construction plant,
materials, goods and works are being fabricated, prepared or stored
for the purposes of the Contract. The Contractor shall ensure that all
sub-contracts, including Nominated Sub-Contracts, contain provisions
entitling the Employer, Architect, Consultant, and their representatives
to have such access, and shall do all things reasonably necessary to
make such right effective.
9.1(b) The Contractor shall also, in accordance with an instruction of the
Architect, afford all reasonable cooperation and access to any other
Person engaged by the Employer for purposes of executing any other
works not included in the Works on or near the Site.

10.0 Site Staff
Duty of Site Staff

10.1 The Employer may from time to time appoint such number of Site Staff as the
Employer shall deem necessary. The Site Staff shall act as inspectors under
the direction of the Architect. The Contractor shall afford them every reasonable
facility for the performance of their duty.
Directions Given by Site Staff

10.2 Any directions given to the Contractor or his Site Agent upon the Works by the Site
Staff shall be of no effect unless given in regard to a matter in respect of which
the Architect is expressly empowered by the Conditions to issue instructions
and thereafter confirmed in writing by the Architect within three (3) Days of such
direction being given. If any such directions are so given and confirmed in writing
by the Architect, then as from the date of issue of that confirmation it shall be
deemed to be an Architect’s Instruction.
11.0 Variations, Provisional Sums and Prime Cost Sums
Definition of Variation
11.1 The term “Variation” means the change, alteration or modification of the design,
quality or quantity of the Works as described by or referred to in the Contract
Documents including:
11.1(a) the addition, omission or substitution of any work,
11.1(b) the alteration of the kind or standard of any materials and goods to be
used in the Works,
11.1(c) the removal from the Site of any work executed or materials and goods
brought thereon by the Contractor for the purposes of the Works other
than work, materials and goods which are not in accordance with the
Contract,
11.1(d) any changes to the provisions in the Contract with regard to:
11.1(d)(i) any limitation of working hours,
11.1(d)(ii) working space;
11.1(d)(iii) access to or utilisation of any specific part of the Site, and
11.1(d)(iv) the execution and completion of the work in any specific
order,
but shall exclude any changes to the Works intended to rectify any negligence,
omission, default and/or breach of contract by the Contractor whereby such
changes shall be executed by the Contractor entirely at his own cost.

No Variation Required by Architect Shall Vitiate Contract
11.2 11.2(a) The Architect may issue instructions requiring a Variation and he may
sanction in writing any Variation made by the Contractor otherwise
than pursuant to an instruction of the Architect. No Variation required
by the Architect or subsequently sanctioned by him shall vitiate this
Contract.
11.2(b) The Contractor shall execute and be bound by each Variation, unless
the Contractor promptly gives notice to the Architect stating (with
supporting particulars) that the Contractor cannot readily obtain the
goods, materials, plant or equipment required for the Variation. Upon
receiving this notice, the Architect may cancel, confirm or vary the
instruction.
Dispute with regard to Whether a Work Constitutes a Variation

11.3 Notwithstanding any dispute with regard to whether or not any work instructed
by the Architect constitutes a Variation, the Contractor shall, unless otherwise
instructed by the Architect or the Employer, carry out with due diligence and
expedition the said instruction. For the avoidance of doubt, the Contractor’s
compliance with the instruction given by the Architect shall be without prejudice
to the rights and/or remedies which he may possess.
Issue of Variation
11.4 The Architect may issue instructions in writing requiring a Variation at any
time before the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance and Completion.
Thereafter, any Architect’s Instruction requiring a Variation must be necessitated
by the Contractor’s obligation to correct defects in the Works or obligations
or compliance with the requirements of any Appropriate Authority and Service
Provider.
P.C. Sums and Provisional Sums

11.5 11.5(a) The Architect shall issue an Architect’s Instruction in regard to the
expenditure of P.C. Sums included in the Contract Bills and of P.C.
Sums which arise as a result of instructions issued in regard to the
expenditure of Provisional Sums.
11.5(b) The Architect shall issue an Architect’s Instruction in regard to the
expenditure of Provisional Sums included in the Contract Bills. Each
Provisional Sum shall only be used, in whole or in part, in accordance
with the Architect’s Instructions, and the Contract Sum shall be adjusted
accordingly. The total sum paid to the Contractor shall include only such
amounts for works, supplies or services to which the Provisional Sums
relate, as the Architect shall have instructed. When required by the
Architect, the Contractor shall produce quotations, invoices, vouchers
and accounts or receipts in substantiation. Where any recording of site
information and/or site measurements are carried out at the Site, the
Contractor shall provide the Architect with such assistance as may be

necessary to carry out the works and the Contractor shall be given the
opportunity to be present to take such notes and measurements as he
may require.
Valuation of Variations
11.6 All Variations shall be measured and valued by the Architect and the relevant
Consultant. Where any recording of site information and/or site measurements
are carried out at the Site, the Contractor shall provide the Architect and the
relevant Consultant with such assistance as may be necessary to take notes and
measurements. The Contractor shall be given the opportunity to be present to
take such notes and measurements as he may require.
Valuation Rules
11.7 The valuation of Variations and of work executed by the Contractor for which a
Provisional Quantity is included in the Contract and the expenditure of Provisional
Sums (other than for work for which a tender had been accepted under Clauses
27.13 and 28.13) shall, unless otherwise agreed, be made in accordance with the
following rules:
11.7(a) where work is of similar character to the work as specified in the
Contract, is executed under similar conditions, and does not significantly
change the quantity as set out in the Contract, the rates and prices in
the Schedule of Rates shall determine the valuation;
11.7(b) where work is of a similar character to the work set out in the Contract
but is not executed under similar conditions or, is executed under
similar conditions but there is a significant change in the quantity of
work carried out, the rates and prices in the Schedules shall be the
basis for determining the valuation which shall include a fair adjustment
of the rates to take into account such difference;
11.7(c) where work is of a different character to the work as set out in the
Contract, the valuation shall be at fair market rates and prices determined
by the Architect;
11.7(d) where work cannot be properly measured and valued in accordance
with Clauses 11.7(a), 11.7(b) or 11.7(c), the Contractor shall be allowed:
11.7(d)(i) the daywork rates in the Schedules, or
11.7(d)(ii) where there are no such daywork rates in the Schedules,
the actual cost to the Contractor of his materials, additional
construction plant and scaffolding, transport and labour
for the work concerned, plus fifteen (15) percent, which
percentage shall include the use of all tools, standing
plant, standing scaffolding, supervision, overheads and
profit.
In either case, the Contractor shall provide the vouchers specifying
the time spent on a daily basis in carrying out the works, the workers’
names and designation, the materials, additional construction plant,
scaffolding and transport used which shall be signed by the Site Agent

and verified by the Site Staff and shall be delivered to the Architect at
weekly intervals with the final records delivered not later than fourteen
(14) Days after the work has been completed. Where the Contractor
fails to provide the vouchers as aforesaid, the Architect may, but is not
obliged to, value the same based on the information available to him.
11.7(e) the rates and prices in the Schedules shall determine the valuation
of items omitted. If omissions substantially vary the conditions under
which any remaining items of work are to be carried out, the prices of
such affected remaining items shall be valued under Clauses 11.7(b),
11.7(c) or 11.7(d), and
11.7(f) in respect of Provisional Quantity, the quantities stated in the Contract
Bills shall be re-measured by the Architect based on the actual quantities
executed. The rates and prices in the Schedules shall determine their
valuations.
Contractor Shall Comply with Architect’s Instruction on

Variation or Provisional Sums Pending Valuation
11.8 11.8(a) Pending the valuation of any Variation or of work executed by the
Contractor for which a Provisional Quantity is included in the Contract
or the expenditure of Provisional Sums (other than for work for which
a tender had been accepted under Clauses 27.13 and 28.13), the
Contractor shall carry out with due diligence and expedition all Variations
so instructed and Architect’s Instruction on Provisional Sums.
11.8(b) Until such time as the price of the Variation or Architect’s Instruction on
Provisional Sums is agreed or ascertained, the Architect may, but is
not obliged to, determine a provisional rate or price for the purposes of
Interim Payment Certificates.
Additional Expenses Caused by Variation

11.9 11.9(a) Where a Variation has caused or is likely to cause the Contractor to
incur additional expenses for which he would not be paid under any
provisions in Clause 11.7 or Clause 24.0, the Contractor may make
a claim for such additional expenses subject always to the following
provisions:
11.9(a)(i) the Contractor shall, within a reasonable time from the date
of the Architect’s Instruction or CAI giving rise to his claim
(or in any event, before the completion of such Variation),
give written notice to the Architect of his intention to claim for
such additional expenses together with an initial estimate
of his claim duly supported with all necessary calculations,
and
11.9(a)(ii) within twenty-eight (28) Days of completing such Variation,
the Contractor shall send to the Architect complete
particulars of his claim for additional expenses together
with all necessary calculations to substantiate his claims.

11.9(a)(iii) If the Contractor fails to submit the required particulars
within the stipulated twenty-eight (28) Days of completion
of such Variation, or within such longer period as may
be agreed in writing by the Architect or the Employer, it
shall be deemed that the Contractor has waived his rights
under this Contract and/or the law to any such additional
expenses,
11.9(a)(iv) If the Architect is of the opinion that the particulars submitted
by the Contractor are insufficient to enable him to decide
on the claim for the additional expenses, the Architect
shall within fourteen (14) Days from the date of receipt
of Contractor’s particulars, inform him of any deficiency
in his submission and require the Contractor to provide
such further particulars within such period of time as may
be stated by the Architect in writing. If the Contractor fails
to submit the required further particulars within the time
as instructed by the Architect, the Architect may, with the
assistance from the Consultant, assess and value the
Contractor’s claim for such additional expenses based on
whatever information which is available to him,
11.9(a)(v) any such amount as ascertained by the Architect to be
entitled by the Contractor shall be included in the Contract
Sum.
11.9(b) The Contractor shall keep such contemporary records as may be
necessary to substantiate any claim, either on the Site or at another
location acceptable to the Architect. Without admitting the Employer’s
liability, the Architect may, after receiving any notice under Clause
11.9(a), monitor the record-keeping and/or instruct the Contractor to
keep further contemporary records. The Contractor shall permit the
Architect and/or the Consultant to inspect all these records, and shall (if
instructed) submit copies to the Architect and the Consultant.
Proposal Prior to Issuance of a Variation

11.10 11.10(a) Without derogating from the powers conferred upon the Architect by
the aforesaid provisions in this Clause, the Architect may (but is not
obliged to), prior to instructing a Variation, request a proposal and the
Contractor shall respond in writing within the time period as instructed
by the Architect, by submitting:
11.10(a)(i) a description of the proposed work to be performed and a
programme for its execution.
11.10(a)(ii) the Contractor’s proposal for any necessary modifications
to the programme submitted under Clause 3.4 and to the
Completion Date, and
11.10(a)(iii) the Contractor’s proposal for evaluation of the Variation,
and any expenses arising therefrom.

11.10(b) The Architect shall, as soon as practicable after receiving such
proposal, respond with approval, disapproval or comments. However,
the Contractor shall not delay any work whilst awaiting a response.
11.10(c) Unless the Architect instructs or approves otherwise in accordance with
this Clause 11.10, each Variation and the time and cost impact arising
therefrom shall be evaluated in accordance with Clause 11.7, Clause
11.9 and Clause 23.
Variation Added to or Deducted from Contract Sum

11.11 The amount of variations so ascertained and certified by the Architect shall
be added to or deducted from the Contract Sum. When an Interim Certificate
is issued after the date of ascertainment, such amount shall be included in or
deducted from the certificate.
12.0 Quality and Quantity of the Works
Quantity of the Works

12.1 The quantity of the Works included in the Contract Sum shall be deemed to
be those which are shown upon the Contract Drawings and as set out in the
Contract Bills. The Contract Bills shall be deemed to have been prepared in
accordance with the principles of the method of measurement stipulated in the
Contract Documents unless otherwise:
12.1(a) expressly stated in respect of any specified item, or
12.1(b) inferred from the description of the specified items.
Quality of the Works

12.2 The quality of the Works included in the Contract Sum shall be deemed to be that
which is set out in the Contract Documents.
13.0 Contract Sum
Lump Sum
13.1 13.1(a) The Contract Sum shall be on a fixed firm lump sum basis and shall not
be adjusted or altered in any way whatsoever, other than in accordance
with the express provisions of the Contract. Unless otherwise expressly
provided, the Contract Sum is deemed to include all ancillary and other
works and expenditure, which may or may not have been specifically
mentioned or described in the Contract Documents, but which are
indispensably or contingently necessary to be carried out to bring the
Works to completion or to overcome difficulties before completion in

13.1(b) Any arithmetical errors or any errors in the prices and rates in the
Schedules shall be corrected and/or rationalized by the Architect or
Consultant without any changes to the Contract Sum before the signing
of the Contract. The Contractor shall be deemed to have satisfied
himself as to the correctness and sufficiency of the Contract Sum and
unless otherwise stated in this Contract, the Contract Sum is deemed
to cover all of the Contractor’s obligations under the Contract and all
things necessary for the proper design, execution and completion of the
Works and the remedying of any defects.
14.0 Materials and Goods Unfixed or Off-Site
Unfixed Materials or Goods Not to Be Removed

14.1 Save as provided for in Clause 14.2, any unfixed materials and goods intended
for the Works shall not be removed from the Site or other place at which they
are stored until completion of the Works unless prior consent in writing from the
Architect is obtained for the removal. The Architect shall not unreasonably delay
or withhold the giving of such consent.
Materials or Goods Paid for Becomes Employer’s Property

14.2 Where the value of any such unfixed materials or goods has in accordance with
Clause 30.2 been included in any Interim Certificate under which the Contractor
has received payment, such materials and goods shall become the property of
the Employer.
Contractor Responsible for Loss or Damage to Materials or

Goods
14.3 The Contractor shall remain responsible for any loss or damage to the unfixed
materials and goods, including materials and goods supplied by Nominated
Sub-Contractors and Nominated Suppliers. The Employer is entitled to recover
from the Contractor such loss and/or damage to the materials and goods in the
amount as reasonably determined by the Architect and the relevant Consultant
as a debt, or by deducting it from any monies due or to become due to the
Contractor under this Contract, or to recover the said loss and/or damage from
the Performance Bond.
Warranty of Title of Goods and Materials

14.4 The Contractor shall be deemed to have warranted that he has title free from
liens and other encumbrances for such materials and goods upon inclusion of
the value of such materials and goods in any application for payments under
Clause 30.0. In the event that the Contractor is found to have made a false or
inadequate warranty, any loss suffered by the Employer shall be made good by
the Contractor or may be recovered by the Employer as debt, or by deducting it
from any monies due or to become due to the Contractor under this Contract, or
from the Performance Bond.

15.0 Practical Completion and Defects Liability
Certificate of Practical Completion

15.1 The Works are Practically Completed when:
15.1(a) the Works have been completed in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this Contract;
15.1(b) the Employer can have full, proper and beneficial use of the Works for
their intended purpose, notwithstanding that there may be outstanding
works and defects which are of a very minor nature in the sense that
such minor outstanding works and defects do not prevent or diminish
the full, proper and beneficial use as aforesaid;
15.1(c) the Works have passed any commissioning tests required in the
Contract Documents;
15.1(d) the Works shall be made available to the Employer in a condition fit for
occupation;
15.1(e) all the essential services, including access roads, landscape, car parks,
drains, sanitary, water and electricity installation, fire hydrant, sewerage
and refuse disposal equipment and fire lifts specified in this Contract to
be within the scope of Works of the Contractor; and
15.1(f) other requirements expressly stated in the Contract Documents as a
pre-requisite for the issuance of the Certificate of Practical Completion
have been complied with.
Certificate of Practical Completion, or Deemed Practically

Complete
15.2 15.2(a) When the Works or works in a Section are, in the opinion of the
Contractor, Practically Completed, he may apply by written notice to the
Architect for a Certificate of Practical Completion. The Architect shall,
within fourteen (14) Days after receiving the Contractor’s application
either:
15.2(a)(i) issue a Certificate of Practical Completion, stating the
date on which the Works or Section were Practically
Completed in accordance with the Contract. Where there
are minor outstanding works and defects of a minor nature
still to be executed, the Contractor shall complete the said
outstanding works and rectification of the defects within
such period as is instructed by the Architect, or
15.2(a)(ii) reject the application, giving reasons and specifying the
work required to be done by the Contractor to enable
the Certificate of Practical Completion to be issued. The
Contractor shall then complete this work before issuing a
further written notice under this sub-clause.
15.2(b) In the event the Contractor fails, neglects or refuses to complete the
said outstanding works and/or defects within the time instructed by the

Architect under Clause 15.2(a)(i), the Employer may, without prejudice
to any other rights or remedies:
15.2(b)(i) grant the Contractor additional ex-gratia time to be specified
by the Architect to enable the Contractor to comply with the
Architect’s instruction, or
15.2(b)(ii) employ and pay other Person to carry out the subject matter
of the instruction. Any loss, expense or damage thereby
suffered or incurred by the Employer shall be recoverable
from the Contractor as a debt or by deducting it from any
monies due or to become due to the Contractor under this
Contract, or
15.2(b)(iii) accept to leave all or any such works and/or defects of
a minor nature in the Works subject to the Employer’s
right to recover the loss and/or damage in the amount as
reasonably determined by the Architect and any relevant
Consultant, as a debt, or by deducting it from any monies
due or to become due to the Contractor under this
Contract.
15.2(c) If the Architect either fails to issue the Certificate of Practical Completion
or does not reject the Contractor’s application within the period of
fourteen (14) Days, and if the Works or Section (as the case may be)
are actually Practically Completed within the meaning of Clause 15.1,
the Certificate of Practical Completion shall be deemed to have been
issued on the last day of that period.
15.2(d) The issuance of the Certificate of Practical Completion under Clause
15.2(a)(i), or deemed Practical Completion under Clause 15.2(c) does
not relieve the Contractor’s duties, obligations and responsibilities in
completing any outstanding works and/or defects.
Schedule of Defects Issued after Defects Liability Period

15.3 Any Defects which appear within the Defects Liability Period shall be specified
by the Architect in a schedule of defects and delivered to the Contractor not
later than fourteen (14) days after the expiration of the Defects Liability Period.
The Contractor shall within a reasonable time, which shall be specified by the
Architect, make good such Defects entirely at his own cost. If the Contractor
fails to attend to and complete the rectification of the Defects within the time
specified by the Architect, the Employer may, without prejudice to any other rights
or remedies:
15.3(a) grant the Contractor additional time to be specified by the Architect to
enable the Contractor to comply with the Architect’s instruction, or
15.3(b) employ and pay other Person to carry out the subject matter of the
instruction. Any loss, expense or damage thereby suffered or incurred
by the Employer shall be recoverable from the Contractor as a debt or
by deducting it from any monies due or to become due to the Contractor
under this Contract, or

15.3(c) accept to leave all or any such Defects in the Works subject to the
Employer’s right to recover the loss and/or damage in the amount as
reasonably determined by the Architect and the relevant Consultant, as
a debt, or by deducting it from any monies due or to become due to the
Contractor under this Contract.
Instruction to Make Good Defects within Defects Liability Period

15.4 Notwithstanding Clause 15.3, the Architect may at any time during the Defects
Liability Period issue an Architect’s Instruction requiring any Defects which appear
within the Defects Liability Period to be made good. The Contractor shall within
a reasonable time, which shall be specified by the Architect, comply with the
same entirely at his own cost. If the Contractor fails to attend to and complete the
rectification of the Defects within the time specified by the Architect, the Employer
may, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies:
15.4(a) grant the Contractor additional ex-gratia time to be specified by the
Architect to enable the Contractor to comply with the Architect’s
instruction,
15.4(b) employ and pay other Person to carry out the subject matter of the
instruction. Any loss, expense or damage thereby suffered or incurred
by the Employer shall be recoverable from the Contractor as a debt or
by deducting it from any monies due or to become due to the Contractor
under this Contract, or
15.4(c) accept to leave all or any such Defects in the Works subject to the
Employer’s right to recover the loss and/or damage in the amount as
reasonably determined by the Architect and the relevant Consultant as
a debt, or by deducting it from any monies due or to become due to the
Contractor under this Contract.
Certificate of Making Good Defects

15.5 15.5(a) Upon the expiry of the Defects Liability Period, and completion of making
good all Defects which may have been required to be made good under
Clause 15.3 and/or Clause 15.4, the Contractor may apply by written
notice to the Architect for a Certificate of Making Good Defects. The
Architect shall within fourteen (14) Days after receiving the Contractor’s
application either:
15.5(a)(i) issue the Certificate of Making Good Defects, and the
date of making good Defects shall be the date of receipt
of the Contractor’s written notice. The Certificate of Making
Good Defects shall be issued to the Contractor and copies
shall be extended to the Employer and Nominated Sub-
Contractors and Nominated Suppliers, or
15.5(a)(ii) reject the application, and notify the same to the Nominated
Sub-Contractors and Nominated Suppliers, giving reasons
and specifying the Defects required to be done by the
Contractor to enable the Certificate of Making Good
Defects to be issued. The Contractor shall then complete

the Defects before issuing a further written notice under
this sub-clause.
15.5(b) In the event the Contractor fails, neglects or refuses to complete the
Defects within the time as instructed by the Architect under Clause
15.5(a)(ii), the Employer may, without prejudice to any other rights or
remedies which he may possess:
15.5(b)(i) grant the Contractor additional ex-gratia time to be specified
by the Architect to enable the Contractor to comply with the
Architect’s instruction, or
15.5(b)(ii) employ and pay other Person to carry out the subject matter
of the instruction, in which event, the Certificate of Making
Good Defects shall be issued and the date of making good
Defects shall be the date as reasonably determined by the
Architect to be required for completing the Defects. Any
loss, expense or damage thereby suffered or incurred by
the Employer shall be recoverable from the Contractor as a
debt or by deducting it from any monies due or to become
due to the Contractor under this Contract, or
15.5(b)(iii) accept to leave all or any such works and/or defects of a
minor nature in the Works subject to the Employer’s right to
recover the loss and/or expense in the amount as reasonably
determined by the Architect and the relevant Consultant, as
a debt or by deducting it from any monies due or to become
due to the Contractor under this Contract. In such event,
the Architect shall issue the Certificate of Making Good
Defects and the date of making good Defects shall be the
last day of the period as instructed by the Architect under
Clause 15.5(a)(ii).
15.5(c) If the Architect either fails to issue the Certificate of Making Good Defects
or does not reject the Contractor’s application within the period of
fourteen (14) Days, and if there are actually no further Defects (except
wear and tear) preventing the issuance of the Certificate of Making Good
Defects under the Contract, the Certificate of Making Good Defects shall
be deemed to have been issued on the last day of that period.
15.5(d) After the Certificate of Making Good Defects has been issued, each
Party shall remain liable for the fulfillment of any obligations which
remain unperformed at that time. For the purposes of determining the
nature and extent of unperformed obligations, the Contract shall be
deemed to remain in force.
16.0 Partial Possession by Employer
Taking Over of Parts of the Works with Consent

16.1 If at any time before Practical Completion of the Works, the Employer wishes to
take possession of any part or parts of the Works or a Section that is determined

by the Architect to be practically completed according to the requirements of the
Contract (any such part being hereinafter referred to as “the Relevant Part’’) and
consent of the Contractor (whose consent shall not be unreasonably delayed or
withheld) has been obtained, then notwithstanding anything expressed or implied
elsewhere in this Contract, the following shall apply:
16.1(a) the Architect shall, within fourteen (14) Days from the date of such
consent from the Contractor, issue a Certificate of Partial Possession
for the Relevant Part, and the Relevant Part shall be deemed to have
been taken over as from the date on which it is issued. The Certificate of
Partial Possession shall state the Architect’s estimate of the approximate
total value of the Relevant Part and for purposes of Clause 16.0, the
value so stated shall be deemed to be the total value of the Relevant
Part,
16.1(b) the Employer shall not use the Relevant Part (other than as a temporary
measure which is either specified in the Contract or agreed by both
Parties) unless and until the Architect has issued a Certificate of Partial
Possession for the Relevant Part,
16.1(c) after the Architect has issued a Certificate of Partial Possession for the
Relevant Part, the Contractor shall be given the earliest opportunity to
take such steps as may be necessary to carry out any outstanding tests
and/or other specified outstanding works as instructed by the Architect.
The Contractor shall carry out these tests and/or the specified works
as soon as practicable before the expiry date of the relevant Defects
Liability Period,
16.1(d) the Defects Liability Period in respect of the Relevant Part shall be
deemed to have commenced on the date when the Certificate of
Partial Possession is issued. Clauses 15.3 and 15.4 shall apply for the
purposes of the Relevant Part,
16.1(e) upon completion of making good all Defects which may have been
required to be made good under Clause 15.3 and/or Clause 15.4, the
Contractor may apply by written notice to the Architect for a Certificate
of Making Good Defects for the Relevant Part. For this purpose, Clause
15.5 shall apply to the Relevant Part,
16.1(f) Liquidated Damages under Clause 22.1 shall be reduced by the ratio of
the estimated value of the Relevant Part to the Contract Sum,
16.1(g) within fourteen (14) days of issuing the Certificate of Partial Possession,
the Architect shall issue a certificate to release one moiety of the Limit
of Retention Fund (if any) in the ratio of the estimated value of the
Relevant Part to the Contract Sum. The Contractor shall be entitled to
payment within the Period of Honouring Certificates. The amount of the
Limit of Retention Fund shall then be reduced by the same amount of
such moiety, and
16.1(h) upon issuance of the Certificate of Making Good Defects of the Relevant
Part, the Architect shall within fourteen (14) Days issue a certificate for
the release of the other moiety of the amount referred to in sub-clause

16.1(f) and the Limit of Retention Fund amount shall be reduced by the
amount of such moiety. Subject to the Contractor having complied with
his obligation under Clause 4.1(d), the Contractor shall be entitled to
payment within the Period of Honouring Certificate.
Taking Over of Parts of the Works without Consent

16.2 16.2(a) Notwithstanding Clause 16.1, the Architect may, at the sole discretion
of the Employer, issue a Certificate of Partial Possession of any part of
the Works or Section that is determined by the Architect to be practically
completed according to the requirements of the Contract without the
consent of the Contractor, in which event, the provisions of Clauses
16.1(a) to 16.1(h) shall apply. Subject to Clause 16.2(b), the Contractor
shall be entitled to any loss and/or expense actually incurred as a result
of the Employer taking over part of the Works or Section under this
Clause 16.2. The following conditions shall apply for any application for
loss and/or expense arising from the taking of partial possession under
this Clause:
16.2(a)(i) within seven (7) Days of the issuance of the Certificate of
Partial Possession, the Contractor shall give written notice
to the Architect, with a copy to the Quantity Surveyor, stating
his intention to claim for such loss and/or expense together
with an initial estimate of his claim duly supported with all
necessary calculations,
16.2(a)(ii) within sixty (60) Days of the notice in Clause 16.2(a)(i) has
been given, or any time as extended by the Architect in
writing, the Contractor shall send to the Architect, with a
copy to the Quantity Surveyor, complete particulars of his
claim for the loss and/or expense together with all necessary
calculations to substantiate his claims;
16.2(a)(iii) if the Contractor fails to submit the required particulars
within the stipulated time in Clause 16.2(a)(ii), it shall
be deemed that the Contractor has waived his rights
under this Contract and/or at law to any such loss and/or
expense;
16.2(a)(iv) if the Architect (after consulting the Quantity Surveyor)
is of the opinion that the particulars submitted by the
Contractor are insufficient to enable the Architect to decide
on the claim for the loss and/or expenses, the Architect
shall within fourteen (14) Days from the date of receipt of
Contractor’s particulars, inform him of any deficiency in
his submission and require the Contractor to provide such
further particulars within such period of time as may be
stated by the Architect in writing. If the Contractor fails to
submit the required further particulars within the time as
instructed by the Architect, the Architect may assess and
value the Contractor’s claim for such loss and/or expenses
based on whatever information which is available to him;

16.2(a)(v) any such amount as ascertained by the Architect to be
entitled by the Contractor shall be included in the Contract
Sum.
16.2(b) The Contractor shall not be entitled to any loss and/or expense arising
from the taking of partial possession by the Employer under this Clause
if, at the time of issuance of the Certificate of Partial Possession, the
completion of the Works or the relevant Section of which the Relevant
Part is a part, has been delayed and a Certificate of Non-Completion
has been issued by the Architect under Clause 22.1.
Contractor to Remove Equipment, etc.

16.3 If the Employer takes possession of the Relevant Part under Clause 16.1 or 16.2,
the Contractor shall upon the written instruction of the Architect remove his site
facilities, construction plant or equipment, materials and goods from the Relevant
Part.
Performance Bond Not Affected

16.4 For the avoidance of doubt, nothing contained in this Clause 16.0 shall entitle the
Contractor to the release of the Performance Bond or any part thereof deposited
by him under Clause 37.0.
17.0 Assignment or Sub-Letting
Consent Required to Assign Rights, Interests or Benefits under

the Contract
17.1 Other than assigning his rights, interests or benefits under the Contract to his
financial institution, neither the Employer nor the Contractor shall, without the
written consent of the other Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably
delayed or withheld), assign the Contract or any part thereof, or any benefit or
interest therein or thereunder to another Person.
Sub-Contracting Portion of Work

17.2 The Contractor shall not without the written consent of the Architect and the
Employer (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld) sub-contract the
Works, in whole or in part, except as otherwise provided by the Contract. Such
consent if given shall not relieve the Contractor from any liability or obligation under
the Contract. He shall be fully responsible for the acts, defaults, neglects, breach
of contract of any of the Sub-Contractors, his agents, servants or workmen as if
they were the acts, defaults or neglects of the Contractor. Where the Contractor
sub-contracts labour only of craftsmen, skilled or semi-skilled workmen to carry
out any portion of the work, this shall not constitute sub-contracting within the
meaning of this clause and he shall remain fully responsible for the quality of
their work and craftsmanship and for any acts, defaults and negligence of the
workmen.

18.0 Injury to Persons or Property and Indemnity to
Employer
Indemnity Against Claims on Employer for Injury or Death of

Persons
18.1 The Contractor shall be liable for and shall indemnify the Employer against any
damage, expense, liability, loss, claim or proceedings whatsoever whether arising
at common law or by statute in respect of personal injury to or the death of any
Person arising out of or in the course of or caused by the carrying out the Works,
provided always the same is due to any negligence, omission, default and/or
breach of contract by the Contractor or of any Person for whom the Contractor is
responsible.
Indemnity Against Claims on Employer for Injury to Property

18.2 The Contractor shall be liable for, and shall indemnify the Employer against any
damage, expense, liability, loss, claim or proceedings due to loss and/or damage of
any kind whatsoever to any property real or personal, including the Works and any
other property of the Employer, in so far as such loss and/or damage arises out of
or in the course of or by reason of the execution of the Works, and provided always
that the same is due to any negligence, omission, default and/or breach of contract
by the Contractor or of any Person for whom the Contractor is responsible.
Contractor to Indemnify Against Claims by Workmen

18.3 The Contractor shall be liable for and shall indemnify the Employer against any
damage, expense, liability, loss, claim or proceedings whatsoever arising out
of claims by any and every workman employed in and for the execution of the
Works and for payment of compensation under or by virtue of the Workmen’s
Compensation Act 1952 and the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969.
Indemnities Not to Be Defeated

18.4 The indemnities given by the Contractor under Clauses 18.1 to 18.3 shall not be
defeated or reduced by reason of any negligence or omission of the Employer,
Architect, Consultant or other authorised representatives in failing to supervise or
control the Contractor’s site operation or methods of working or temporary work
or to detect or prevent or remedy defective work or to ensure proper performance
of any obligation of the Contractor under the Contract.
19.0 Duty of Contractor to Insure Against Injury to

Person and Damage to Property
Contractor to Insure against Injury to Persons and Damage to
Property
19.1 19.1(a) Without prejudice to his liability to indemnify the Employer under
Clause 18.0, the Contractor shall, as a condition precedent to the

commencement of any work under the Contract, take out and maintain
an insurance policy in the joint names of the Employer, Contractor, Sub-
Contractor and all interested Parties and Persons in respect of personal
injuries or death and injury or loss and/or damage of property real or
personal arising out of or in the course of or by reason of the execution
of the Works and whether or not such injury, death, loss and/or damage
is caused by negligence, omission, default and/or breach of contract
by the Contractor, Employer, Sub-Contractor and all interested Parties
and Persons and any of their servants, workmen and agents. Such
insurance policy shall provide cover in respect of third-party liability for
personal injury or death and damage to property for the amounts stated
in the Appendix. If the Contractor having regard to his indemnity to the
Employer under Clause 18.0 desires to increase any of the insurance
coverage, he shall do so at his own cost.
19.1(b) The Contractor shall maintain and ensure that the insurance policy shall
be valid up to the issuance of the Certificate of Making Good Defects.
The insurance policy shall include the following endorsements:
19.1(b)(i) a “cross liability” endorsement to provide insurance cover
to the Employer, Contractor, Sub-Contractor and any
other Persons involved in the Works as though they are
separately insured for their respective rights and interest,
19.1(b)(ii) an endorsement to the effect that the Architect, Consultant
and any other professional consultants (as applicable) and
their employees and representatives, Site Staff, employees
and representatives of the Employer, are deemed to be
third-parties,
19.1(b)(iii) an endorsement for waiver of all expressed or implied
rights of subrogation or recoveries against the insured,
and
19.1(b)(iv) an endorsement for automatic extension or renewal of the
insurance up to the issuance of the Certificate of Making
Good Defects.
SOCSO and Insurances for Workmen

19.2 Without prejudice to his liability to indemnify the Employer under Clause 18.0, the
Contractor shall:
19.2(a) register or cause to register all local workmen employed on the Works
and who are subject to registration under the Employee’s Social
Security Scheme (hereinafter referred to as “SOCSO”) in accordance
with the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 and shall cause all Sub-
Contractors to comply with the same provisions. The Contractor shall
make payment of all contributions and cause all Sub-Contractors to
make similar payments from time to time when the same ought to be
paid;
19.2(b) the Contractor shall, as a condition precedent to the commencement of
any work under the Contract, take out and maintain in the joint names

of the Employer and the Contractor an insurance policy and shall cause
all Sub-Contractors to take out and maintain a similar insurance policy
for local workmen who are not subject to registration under SOCSO.
Such insurance policy shall be effected and maintained as necessary
to cover all liabilities including common law liability in respect of any
claim which may arise in the course of the execution of the Works.
The insurance policy shall be valid up to the Completion Date and the
extended maintenance cover shall be for the Defects Liability Period
plus a further three (3) Months. If the Contractor is unable to complete
by the Completion Date or complete making good the Defects within
the insured period, he shall ensure that the insurance is accordingly
extended for the same period of delay. The Contractor shall effect the
said extension of the insurance cover not less than one (1) Month
before the expiry of the insurance currently in force; and
19.2(c) as a condition precedent to the commencement of any work under
the Contract, take out and maintain an insurance policy and shall
cause all Sub-Contractors to take out and maintain a similar insurance
policy for foreign workers employed on the Works as required by the
Workmen’s Compensation Act 1952 and Workmen’s Compensation
(Foreign Workers’ Compensation Scheme) (Insurance) Order 2005.
Such insurance policy shall be effected and maintained as necessary
to cover all liabilities including common law liability in respect of any
claim which may arise in the course of the execution of the Works.
The insurance policy shall be valid up to the Completion Date and the
extended maintenance cover shall be for the Defects Liability Period
plus a further three (3) Months. If the Contractor is unable to complete
by the Completion Date or complete making good the Defects within
the insured period, he shall ensure that the insurance is accordingly
extended for the same period of delay. The Contractor shall effect the
said extension of the insurance cover not less than one (1) Month before
the expiry of the insurance currently in force.
Approval of Insurance Companies

19.3 Any insurance referred to in Clauses 19.1, 19.2, 19.3 and 19.4 shall be placed
with licensed insurance companies approved by the Employer, and the Contractor
shall deposit with the Employer the policy or policies and the receipts in respect
of premiums paid, with copies extended to the Architect.
Contractor’s or Sub-Contractor’s Default

19.4 Should the Contractor or any sub-contractor make default in insuring or in
continuing to insure as aforesaid, the Employer may himself insure against any
risk with respect to which the default shall have occurred and the amount paid
or payable by the Employer in respect of premiums shall be recovered from the
Contractor by the Employer as a debt, or deducted from any monies due or to
become due to the Contractor, or from the Performance Bond.

20.0 Insurance Of Works, Materials and Goods
Insurance by Insuring Party and Deductibles

20.1 20.1(a) Before the commencement of any work under the Contract, the
insuring Party shall take out and maintain in the joint names of the
Parties, Sub-Contractors and all interested Persons a CAR Insurance
or other insurance to insure against loss and damage by fire, lightning,
explosion, earthquake, volcanism, tsunami, storm, cyclone, flood,
inundation, landslide, theft, ground subsidence, existing underground
cables and/or pipes or other underground facilities, bursting or
overflowing of water tanks, apparatus or pipes, aircraft and other aerial
devices or articles dropped therefrom, strike, riot and civil commotion,
malicious damage, trespass, cessation of work whether total or
partial, vibration and weakening of support, all work executed and all
unfixed materials and goods, delivered to, placed on or adjacent to
the Works and intended therefor (but excluding temporary buildings,
plant, tools and equipment owned or hired by the Contractor or any
sub-contractor) to the full value thereof (plus any amount which may
be specifically stated in the Appendix or elsewhere in the Contract
Documents). The insurance policy shall also include the endorsement
under Clauses 19.1(b)(i) to (iv).
20.1(b) The insuring Party shall keep such works, materials and goods so
insured notwithstanding any arrangement for, partial possession of any
Relevant Part under Section 16.0, Sectional Completion under Clause
21.0 or Completion Date.
20.1(c) The insurance policy shall be valid up to the Completion Date and
the extended maintenance cover shall be for the Defects Liability
Period plus a further three (3) Months. If the Contractor is unable to
complete by the Completion Date or to complete making good the
Defects within the insured period, the insuring Party shall ensure that
the insurance is accordingly extended for the same period of delay.
The insuring Party shall effect the said extension of the insurance
cover not less than one (1) Month before the expiry of the insurance
currently in force. If the insuring Party is responsible for the delay,
then the premiums paid for the said extension of the insurance cover
shall be borne by the insuring Party. If the other Party is responsible
for the delay, then the other Party shall pay the amount of these
premiums paid to the insuring Party, and the Contract Sum shall be
adjusted accordingly.
20.1(d) Where deductibles are specified in the Appendix or in the insurance
policy, the Contractor shall bear the amount of all deductibles.
Additional Risks
20.2 Any additional risks or endorsement in addition to those stated in Clause 20.1
which may be required to be covered under the required insurance(s) shall be
specified in the Contract Bills. If the Contractor desires to have any additional

endorsements to the insurance in addition to the risks specified, he shall do so at
his own cost.
Approval of Insurance Companies

20.3 Any insurance referred to in Clause 20.1 shall be placed with licensed insurance
companies approved by the Employer. The insuring Party shall submit to the
other Party and the Architect evidence that the required insurances have been
effected and copies of the policies for the insurances.
Insuring Party’s Default

20.4 Should the Insuring Party make default in insuring or in continuing to insure as
aforesaid, the other Party may (without prejudice to any other right or remedy)
effect insurance for the relevant coverage and pay the premiums due. The
insuring Party shall pay the amount of these premiums paid to the other Party,
and the Contract Sum shall be adjusted accordingly.
Application of Insurance Claim Proceeds

20.5 Upon the occurrence of any loss and/or damage to the Works or unfixed
materials and goods prior to Practical Completion of the Works from any cause
whatsoever, and notwithstanding that settlement of any insurance claim has not
been completed, the Contractor shall with due diligence restore, replace or repair
the same, remove and dispose of any debris and proceed with the carrying out
and completion of the Works. All money if and when received from the insurance
under this clause shall be paid in the first place to the Employer. The Employer
shall retain the amount paid by the insurance companies in respect of professional
fees for reinstatement and pay the balance to the Contractor and/or Nominated
Sub-Contractors and/or Nominated Suppliers by instalments under separate
certificates to be issued by the Architect. The Contractor shall not be entitled to
any additional payments in respect of the restoration of the damaged work and
replacement or repair of any unfixed materials and goods and the removal and
disposal of debris other than the monies received under the aforesaid insurance.
21.0 Date of Commencement, Dates of Commencement

Given for Sections, Suspension and Date for
Completion
Date of Commencement and Completion Date

21.1 On the Date of Commencement, possession of the Site shall be given to the
Contractor who shall thereupon commence the execution of the Works, and
regularly and diligently proceed with and complete the same on or before
the Completion Date subject to any extension of time in accordance with the
provisions of these Conditions. In the event there is a delay by the Employer in
giving possession of the Site to the Contractor or any part thereof, the Architect
shall grant an appropriate extension of time under Clause 23.8(f). Provided

always that the delay in giving possession of the Site does not exceed the Period
of Delay stated in the Appendix, the Contractor shall not be entitled to determine
his own employment under the Contract by reason of such delay in providing
possession of the Site.
Dates of Commencement Given for Sections

21.2 Where there are different Dates of Commencement for sections of the Works,
they shall be stated in the Appendix or elsewhere in the Contract Documents.
Different Completion Dates for Identified Sections or Parts of

Works
21.3 Where there are different Completion Dates for such sections of the Works
stated in the Appendix or elsewhere in the Contract Documents, the provisions
of this Contract in regard to Practical Completion, Extension of Time, Liquidated
Damages, Defects Liability Period, the Contractor’s obligation to make good
Defects, and release of Retention Fund shall, in the absence of any express
provision to the contrary elsewhere in the Contract Documents, apply to each
such Section with the necessary changes in points of detail.
Suspension of Work
21.4 21.4(a) The Architect may at any time by way of an Architect’s Instruction instruct
the Contractor to suspend progress of part or all of the Works. During
such suspension, the Contractor remains responsible for the works and
shall protect, store and secure the Works against any deterioration, loss
or damage. The Architect may also notify the cause for the suspension. If
and to the extent that the cause is notified and is the responsibility of the
Contractor, the following Clauses 21.4(b) and 21.4(c) shall not apply.
21.4(b) If the Contractor suffers delay and/or incurs loss and/or expense from
complying with the Architect’s Instruction under Clause 21.4(a) and/or
from resuming the work, the Contractor shall be entitled to claim for an
extension of time under Clause 23.0 and/or loss and/or expense under
Clause 24.0.
21.4(c) If the suspension under Clause 21.4(a) has continued for more than the
Period of Delay, then the Contractor may:
21.4(c)(i) by giving notice to the Architect, treat the suspension as
an omission under Clause 11.0 of the affected part of the
Works; or
21.4(c)(ii) if the suspension affects the whole or substantial part of the
Works, the Contractor may be entitled to determine his own
employment under Clause 26.0.
21.4(d) The Contractor shall not be entitled to an extension of time or payment of
any loss and/or expense incurred in making good the consequences of
the Contractor’s faulty design (if applicable), workmanship or materials,
or of the Contractor’s failure to protect, store or secure in accordance
with Clause 21.4(a).

22.0 Damages for Non-Completion
Certificate of Non-Completion and Liquidated Damages

22.1 22.1(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the Works by the Completion Date or
within any extended time fixed under Clause 23.0, Clause 32.1(c) or as
mutually agreed by the Parties, and the Architect issues a Certificate of
Non-Completion that in his opinion the same ought reasonably to have
been completed by such date(s), then the Contractor shall pay or allow
to the Employer a sum calculated at the rate stated in the Appendix as
Liquidated Damages for the period from the Completion Date, or any
extended date where applicable, to the date of Practical Completion,
provided always that the total amount of Liquidated Damages due and
retained under this Clause shall not exceed the amount stated in the
Appendix as the Limit of Liquidated Damages.
The Employer may recover such sum as a debt or may deduct such
sum from any monies due or to become due to the Contractor under the
Contract or may recover such sum from the Performance Bond
22.1(b) In the event the Architect issues a Certificate of Extension of Time under
the Contract which has the effect of fixing a Completion Date which is
later than the date stated in a Certificate of Non-Completion previously
issued, the Employer shall then revise the amount of Liquidated
Damages he is entitled to retain. For the avoidance of doubt, the
Architect may (but is not obliged to) issue a further Certificate of Non-
Completion, but the failure of the Architect to issue a further Certificate
of Non-Completion shall not affect or invalidate the Employer’s right
to his Liquidated Damages for the delay (if any) from the extended
completion date to the date of Practical Completion. In the event the
amount of Liquidated Damages retained exceeds the amount the
Employer is entitled to retain, he shall repay the surplus amount to the
Contractor within the Period of Honouring Certificates from the date of
the latest Certificate of Extension of Time.
Liquidated Damages Amount Deemed as Agreed

22.2 22.2(a) The Liquidated Damages stated in the Appendix is deemed to be the
reasonable loss and/or damage which the Employer will suffer in the
event that the Contractor is in breach of the Clause hereof. The Parties
agree that by entering into this Contract, Section 75 of the Contracts
Act 1950 shall not apply for the purposes of the Contractor’s liability to
pay Liquidated Damages under this Clause, and the Contractor shall,
upon first written demand by the Employer, forthwith pay or allow to
the Employer the said amount of Liquidated Damages due without the
need of the Employer to prove his actual damage or loss.
22.2(b) Further and in any event, the Employer and the Contractor acknowledge
and declare that it will be difficult to assess damages for the actual
damage or loss incurred as a result of the Contractor’s failure to complete
the Works by the Completion Date. The Contractor acknowledges that

the Liquidated Damages stated in the Appendix represents the loss or
damage that would be caused to the Employer which naturally arose
in the usual course of things from the breach and/or which the Parties
knew, when they made the Contract, to be likely to result from the
breach of the Contract. The Contractor irrevocably undertakes that he
will not, whether by legal proceedings or otherwise, contend that such
sums and the limits thereon in the Appendix are not reasonable nor will
he put the Employer to the proof thereof, nor further contend that his
agreement to such sum and undertaking as aforesaid were arrived at
by force, duress, coercion, mistake or misrepresentation on the part of
the Employer.
22.2(c) For the avoidance of doubt, the Liquidated Damages imposed or
deducted by the Employer shall not relieve the Contractor from his
obligation to complete the Works, or from any other duties, obligations
or responsibilities which he may have under the Contract.
23.0 Extension of Time (‘EOT’)
Application for EOT

23.1 23.1(a) If the regular progress of the Works has been delayed by any of the
Time Impact Events stated in Clause 23.8, then the Contractor shall be
entitled to apply for an EOT under this Clause. If in the opinion of the
Architect the completion of the Works is or will be delayed beyond the
Completion Date or beyond any extended Completion Date previously
fixed under this Clause, then the Architect may, subject to the provisions
of this Clause, grant a fair and reasonable EOT for completion of the
Works,
23.1(b) As soon as practicable, but not later than twenty-eight (28) Days after
the Contractor became aware, or should have become aware of the
regular progress of the Works having been delayed by such Time
Impact Events, the Contractor shall give written notice to the Architect
indicating his intention to claim for an EOT and describing the Time
Impact Events giving rise to an EOT,
23.1(c) Within twenty-eight (28) Days of the end of the cause of delay, or
within such other period as may be proposed by the Contractor and
approved by the Architect, the Contractor shall send to the Architect
the relevant particulars of the basis of his claim for EOT together with
all necessary calculations and documents to substantiate his claims,
23.1(d) If the Contractor either fails to:
23.1(d)(i) give such written notice under Clause 23.1(b), or
23.1(d)(ii) submit the required particulars within the stipulated twenty-
eight (28) Days or such other period as approved by the
Architect under Clause 23.1(c),

the Architect is not obliged (until after the Practical Completion of the
Works) to assess and grant any EOT in respect of the Contractor’s
application for EOT. In that event, subject to the Architect’s review under
Clause 23.10, the Contractor shall not be entitled to any EOT, and the
non-assessment and non-granting of the EOT due to the Contractor’s
failure under this Clause shall not be a ground for challenging the validity
of the Certificate of Non-Completion (if any) issued by the Architect, or
any deduction or claim for Liquidated Damages made by the Employer
under Clause 22.0.
23.1(e) If the Architect is of the opinion that the particulars submitted by the
Contractor pursuant to Clause 23.1(c) are insufficient for his assessment
of the EOT applied, the Architect shall within fourteen (14) Days from
the date of receipt of the Contractor’s particulars, inform him of any
deficiency in his submission and require the Contractor to provide such
further particulars within such period of time as may be stated by the
Architect in writing. If the Contractor fails to submit the required further
particulars within the time as instructed by the Architect, the Architect
may determine the Contractor’s claim for such EOT based on whatever
information which is in the possession of the Architect, and may either
reject the Contractor’s application or issue a Certificate of Extension
of Time within forty-two (42) Days from the last date of the period for
the provision of further particulars by the Contractor. The Architect’s
determination shall be binding upon the Contractor and the Employer
until and unless it is revised by the Architect under Clause 23.10.
Delay by Nominated Sub-Contractor

23.2 Where the particulars of the written notice given under Clause 23.1 include
references to the Nominated Sub-Contractor and/or Nominated Supplier, the
Contractor shall forthwith send a copy of such written notice and particulars to
the Nominated Sub-Contractor and/or Nominated Supplier concerned.
Contractor to Keep Contemporary Records

23.3 The Contractor shall keep such contemporary records as may be necessary to
substantiate any claim, on the Site or at another location acceptable and accessible
to the Architect. Without admitting the Employer’s liability, the Architect may,
after receiving any notice under Clause 23.1, monitor the record-keeping and/
or instruct the Contractor to keep further contemporary records. The Contractor
shall permit the Architect to inspect all these records, and shall (if instructed)
submit copies to the Architect.
Determination of EOT Application

23.4 If the Architect is of the opinion that the Contractor has submitted sufficient
particulars for his determination, the Architect shall determine the Contractor’s
application and shall, not later than forty-two (42) Days from the date of the
submission thereof, either reject the Contractor’s application or issue a Certificate
of Extension of Time. The Architect shall set out the details of his determination.

Other Considerations and Limitation in Fixing Completion Date
23.5 In assessing the EOT application, the Architect may take into account the effect
or extent of any work omitted under the Contract. Unless otherwise agreed by the
Parties, the Architect shall not fix a Completion Date earlier than the Completion
Date stated in the Appendix.
Contractor to Prevent Delay

23.6 The Contractor shall constantly and to the best of his ability, endeavor to do all
that may reasonably be required by the Architect to prevent or reduce delay in
the completion of the Works, irrespective of whether the delay was caused by the
Employer, the Contractor or other events.
Notification to Nominated Sub-Contractors and/or Nominated

Suppliers
23.7 The Architect shall inform every Nominated Sub-Contractor and/or Nominated
Suppliers in writing of his decision of fixing a later Date for Completion.
Time Impact Events

23.8 23.8(a) The Time Impact Events comprise of Non-Employer’s Events and
Employer’s Events, the occurrence of which may entitle the Contractor
to a reasonable EOT subject to the provisions provided in the Conditions
of Contract.
23.8(b) Non-Employer’s Events mean:
23.8(b)(i) Force Majeure as defined in Article 8;
23.8(b)(ii) Exceptionally Adverse Weather Condition as defined
in Article 8. The Contractor is required to show that the
Exceptionally Adverse Weather Condition occurred at
the time when the works were actually carried out, and
not when they were programmed to be carried out nor,
at a time when there was not supposed to be any work in
progress; and it has caused delay to the completion of the
Works;
23.8(b)(iii) loss and/or damage occasioned by one or more of the
contingencies referred to in Clause 20.0 as the case
may be, provided always that the same is not due to any
negligence, omission, default and/or breach of contract by
the Contractor and/or Nominated Sub-Contractor and/or
Nominated Supplier;
23.8(b)(iv) delays on the part of Nominated Sub-Contractors or
Nominated Suppliers for the reasons as set out in Clause
19.6 of the Standard Form of Building Sub-Contract issued
by the KLRCA;
23.8(b)(v) re-nomination of Nominated Sub-Contractors under Clause
27.0 and/or Nominated Suppliers under Clause 28.0;

23.8(b)(vi) war damage under Clause 32.1;
23.8(b)(vii) compliance with any changes to any law, regulations, by-
law or terms and conditions of any Appropriate Authority
and/or Service Provider;
23.8(b)(viii) delay caused by any Appropriate Authority and Service
Provider in carrying out, or failure to carry out their work which
affects the Contractor’s work progress, provided always
that the Contractor has diligently followed the procedures,
terms and conditions laid down by the Appropriate Authority
and Service Provider; the delay was Unforeseeable; and
such delay is not due to any negligence, omission, default
and/or breach of contract by the Contractor, Nominated
Sub-Contractor and/or Nominated Supplier;
23.8(b)(ix) any other ground for EOT expressly mentioned in the
Contract.
23.8(c) Employer’s Events mean:
23.8(c)(i) the Contractor not having received in due time necessary
Architect’s Instruction (including those for or in regard to
the expenditure of P.C. Sums and Provisional Sums, further
drawings, details, levels or any other information) for which
he had specifically applied in writing to the Architect. The
Contractor’s application must be submitted to the Architect
in sufficient time before the commencement of construction
of the affected works, to enable the Architect to issue the
necessary Architect’s Instruction within a period which
would not materially affect the progress of the affected
works, having regard to the Completion Date. Provided
always that the Architect’s Instruction was not required as
a result of any negligence, omission, default and/or breach
of contract by the Contractor and/or Nominated Sub-
Contractor and/or Nominated Supplier;
23.8(c)(ii) delay by the Employer in giving possession of the Site or
any section of the Site in accordance with Clauses 21.1
and 21.2;
23.8(c)(iii) compliance with Architect’s Instructions under Clauses 1.4,
11.2, or 21.4, unless the Architect’s Instruction was issued
due to or is necessitated by or is intended to rectify any
negligence, omission, default and/or breach of contract
by the Contractor, Nominated Sub-Contractor and/or
Nominated Supplier;
23.8(c)(iv) delay on the part of craftsmen, tradesmen or others
employed or engaged by the Employer in executing work
not forming part of this Contract or their failure to execute
such work, provided always that the Contractor has given
reasonable access to enable such craftsmen, tradesmen or
others employed or engaged by the Employer to execute

their works and has provided true and accurate site
conditions and reasonable timelines for such works to be
completed by them;
23.8(c)(v) delay or failure in the supply of materials and goods which
the Employer had agreed to supply for the Works;
23.8(c)(vi) the opening up for inspection of any work covered up, the
testing of any work, materials or goods in accordance with
Clause 6.3 (including making good in consequence of
such opening up or testing) unless the inspection or test
is provided for in the Specification or the Contract Bills;
shows that the works, materials or goods were not in
accordance with the Contract, or is required by the Architect
in consequence of prior negligence, omission, default and/
or breach of contract by the Contractor;
23.8(c)(vii) any act of prevention or breach of contract by the Employer;
23.8(c)(viii) compliance with Architect’s Instruction issued in connection
with the discovery of fossils, coins, articles of value or
antiquity, or structures and other remains or items of
geological or archeological interest on the Site under
Clause 33.1;
23.8(c)(ix) delay on the part of the Employer to appoint a replacement
Person under Articles 4, 5, 6 and 7;
23.8(c)(x) compliance with Architect’s Instruction issued in connection
with disputes with neighbouring property owners provided
always that such dispute is not caused by any negligence,
omission, default and/or breach of contract by the
Contractor, Nominated Sub-Contractor and/or Nominated
Supplier;
23.8(c)(xi) delay as a result of the execution of work for which a
Provisional Quantity is included in the Contract Bills which
in the opinion of the Architect is not a reasonably accurate
forecast of the quantity of work required;
23.8(c)(xii) failure of the Employer to give in due time entry to or exit
from the Site or any part through or over any land, by
way of passage adjoining or connected to the Site and in
possession or control of the Employer, provided always that
it is duty and responsibility of the Employer to give such
passage under the Contract;
23.8(c)(xiii) suspension by the Contractor of his obligations under
Clauses 30.7 and 30.8;
23.8(c)(xiv) suspension of the whole or part of the Works by order of
an Appropriate Authority provided that the same is not
due to any negligence, omission, default and/or breach of
contract by the Contractor, Nominated Sub-Contractor and/
or Nominated Supplier.

EOT after the Issuance of Certificate of Non-Completion
23.9 Where a Time Impact Event occurs after the issuance of the Certificate of Non-
Completion, the Architect shall assess and grant a reasonable EOT if the Architect
finds that the Time Impact Event will delay, or has delayed the completion of the
Works. The EOT granted shall be added to the current Completion Date of the
Works or any section of the Works. In that event, Clause 22.1(b) shall apply.
Architect’s Review of EOT after Practical Completion

23.10 23.10(a) Notwithstanding the aforesaid, the Contractor may, within fourty-
two (42) Days after Practical Completion of the Works submit to the
Architect its final application containing the full detailed claim of EOT
(including all Time Impact Events which have been specifically notified
by the Contractor under Clause 23.1) and full supporting particulars of
the basis of the EOT claimed.
23.10(b) Within forty-two (42) Days after receiving the Contractor’s said final
application, the Architect shall consider and determine the Contractor’s
said final application which shall either maintain his previous
determination or, fix a later Completion Date which he considers
as fair and reasonable. The Architect shall set out the details of his
determination.
23.10(c) If the Contractor fails to submit the final application under Clause
23.10(a), then the Architect may still (but is not obliged to) within forty-
two (42) Days after the expiry of the period within which the Contractor
ought to have submitted his final application, review and fix a Completion
Date later than that previously fixed, if in his opinion the fixing of such
later Completion Date is fair and reasonable having regard to any of
the Time Impact Events. In exercising the power to review, the Architect
may take into account a Time Impact Event which has not been
specifically notified by the Contractor under Clause 23.1.
23.10(d) If the Architect determines and fixes a later Completion Date under
Clauses 23.10(b) or 23.10(c), and as a consequence, the amount of
Liquidated Damages previously retained by the Employer is reduced,
then the Employer shall release the surplus amount to the Contractor
within the Period of Honouring Certificates from the date of the Architect’s
determination.
23.10(e) In reviewing his EOT determination under Clauses 23.10(b) or 23.10(c),
the Architect shall have no power to reduce the EOT already granted by
him.
23A.0 EOT Pursuant to Section 29 of CIPAA
Application for EOT

23A.1 If the Contractor is of the opinion that the completion of the Works has been
delayed by reason of the suspension or reduction of the rate of progress of

performance of the works under Section 29 of CIPAA, the following provisions
shall apply:
23A.1(a) As soon as practicable, but not later than twenty-eight (28) Days
after the date of resumption of performance or the rate of progress
performance of the works under Section 29(4)(d) of CIPAA, the
Contractor shall send to the Architect the relevant particulars of his
claim for EOT together with all necessary calculations and documents
to substantiate his claims.
23A.1(b) If the Contractor fails to submit the required particulars within the
stipulated twenty-eight (28) Days under Clause 23A.1(a) or such other
period as approved by the Architect, the Architect is not obliged (until
after the Practical Completion of the Works) to assess and grant any
EOT in respect of the Contractor’s application for EOT. In that event,
subject to the Architect’s review under Clause 23.10, the Contractor
shall not be entitled to any EOT, and the non-assessment and non-
granting of the EOT due to the Contractor’s failure under this Clause
shall not be a ground for challenging the validity of the Certificate of
Non-Completion (if any) issued by the Architect, or any deduction
or claim for Liquidated Damages made by the Employer under
Clause 22.0.
23A.1(c) If the Architect is of the opinion that the particulars submitted by
the Contractor pursuant to Clause 23A.1(a) are insufficient for his
assessment of the EOT applied, the Architect shall within fourteen (14)
Days from the date of receipt of Contractor’s particulars, inform him of
any deficiency in his submission and require the Contractor to provide
such further particulars within such period of time as may be stated
by the Architect in writing. If the Contractor fails to submit the required
further particulars within the time as instructed by the Architect, the
Architect may determine the Contractor’s claim for such EOT based
on whatever information which is available to him, and shall either
reject the Contractor’s application or issue a Certificate of Extension of
Time within forty-two (42) Days from the last date of the period for the
provision of further particulars by the Contractor. The Architect’s such
determination shall be binding upon the Contractor and the Employer
until and unless it is revised by the Architect under Clause 23.10.
23A.1(d) Clauses 23.2 to 23.7 shall apply to an application for EOT under this
Clause 23A.1.
Adjudication Decision is Set Aside or Superseded by Court or

Arbitration
23A.2 In the event that the Adjudication Decision to which the subject claim made by
the Contractor relates, is subsequently set aside by the Court or superseded by
a final decision of the Court or arbitration, the Contractor shall not be entitled to
any such EOT and any EOT previously granted by the Architect pursuant to this
Clause 23A.1 shall be deemed automatically cancelled. The Architect may (but
is not obliged to) issue a revised Certificate of Non-Completion, but the failure of

the Architect to issue a revised Certificate of Non-Completion shall not affect or
invalidate the Employer’s right to his Liquidated Damages for the delay from the
last date when the Contractor ought to have completed the Works, to the date of
Practical Completion.
24.0 Loss and/or Expense Caused by Matters Affecting

the Regular Progress of The Works
Application to Ascertain Loss and/or Expense

24.1 24.1(a) If the regular progress of the Works or any section of the Works has
been materially affected by any of the Employer’s Events set out in
Clause 23.8(c), and the Contractor has incurred direct loss and/or
expense which could not be reimbursed by a payment made under
any other provision in the Contract, the Contractor may make a claim
for such direct loss and/or expenses subject always to the following
provisions:
24.1(a)(i) As soon as practicable, but not later than twenty-eight (28)
Days of the occurrence of such event, the Contractor shall
give written notice to the Architect of his intention to claim
for such direct loss and/or expense together with an initial
estimate of his claim duly supported with all necessary
calculations and particulars, and
24.1(a)(ii) Within twenty-eight (28) Days after such event has ended,
the Contractor shall send to the Architect relevant particulars
of his claim for his direct loss and/or expense together with
all necessary calculations and particulars to substantiate
his claims.
24.1(a)(iii) If the Contractor fails to submit the required written notice
in Clause 24.1(a)(i) or the particulars in Clause 24.1(a)(ii),
or within such longer period as may be agreed in writing by
the Architect or the Employer, it shall be deemed that the
Contractor has waived his rights under this Contract and/or
the law to claim any such loss and/or expense;
24.1(a)(iv) If the Architect is of the opinion that the particulars submitted
by the Contractor are insufficient to enable him to decide on
the claim for such direct loss and/or expense, the Architect
shall within fourteen (14) Days from the date of receipt
of Contractor’s particulars, inform him of any deficiency
in his submission and require the Contractor to provide
such further particulars within such period of time as may
be stated by the Architect in writing. If the Contractor fails
to submit the required further particulars within the time
as instructed by the Architect, the Architect may, with the
assistance from the Consultant, value the Contractor’s claim
for such direct loss and/or expenses based on whatever
information which is available to them and ascertain the

amount (if any) entitled by the Contractor within fourty-two
(42) Days thereof.
Contractor to Keep Contemporary Records

24.2 The Contractor shall keep such contemporary records as may be necessary to
substantiate any claim for loss and/or expense on the Site or at another location
acceptable to the Architect. Without admitting the Employer’s liability, the Architect
may, after receiving any notice under Clause 24.1, monitor the record-keeping and/
or instruct the Contractor to keep further contemporary records. The Contractor
shall permit the Architect and the Consultant to inspect all these records, and
shall (if instructed) submit copies to the Architect and the Consultant.
Amount Ascertained to be Added to Contract Sum, and

Included in Certificate
24.3 If the Architect is of the opinion that the Contractor has fulfilled his obligation
in submitting the required notice and sufficient particulars for his determination,
the Architect shall determine and ascertain the amount (if any) of such direct
loss and/or expense within fourty-two (42) Days of receipt of the particulars from
the Contractor under Clause 24.1(a)(ii). The Architect shall set out the details
of his determination. Any amount so ascertained shall be added to the Contract
Sum, and if an Interim Certificate is issued after the date of ascertainment, such
amount shall be included in the certificate.
24A.0 Loss and/or Expense Incurred Pursuant to

Section 29 of CIPAA
Application for Loss and/or Expense

24A.1 If the Contractor has incurred loss and/or expense through exercising his right
to suspend or reduce the rate of progress of performance of the works under
Section 29 of CIPAA, the Contractor may make a claim for such loss and/or
expenses. The following provisions shall apply:
24A.1(a) the Contractor shall, as soon as practicable but not later than twenty-
eight (28) Days after the date of resumption of performance or the rate
of progress performance of the works under Section 29(4)(d) of CIPAA,
send to the Architect relevant particulars of his claim for his loss and/
or expense together with all necessary calculations and particulars to
substantiate his claims;
24A.1(b) if the Contractor fails to submit the required particulars in Clause
24A.1(a), or within such longer period as may be agreed in writing by
the Architect or the Employer, it shall be deemed that the Contractor
has waived his rights under this Contract and/or the law to any such
loss and/or expense;
24A.1(c) if the Architect is of the opinion that the particulars submitted by the
Contractor are insufficient to enable him to decide on the claim for

such loss and/or expense, the Architect shall within fourteen (14) Days
from the date of receipt of Contractor’s particulars, inform him of any
deficiency in his submission and require the Contractor to provide such
further particulars within such period of time as may be stated by the
Architect in writing. If the Contractor fails to submit the required further
particulars within the time as instructed by the Architect, the Architect
may, with the assistance from the Consultant, value the Contractor’s
claim for such loss and/or expenses based on whatever information
which is available to them and ascertain the amount (if any) entitled by
the Contractor within fourty-two (42) Days thereof.
Contemporary Records
24A.2 Clause 24.2 shall apply to any claim made by the Contractor under Clause 24A.1(a).
Ascertainment of Loss and/or Expense

24A.3 If the Architect is of the opinion that the Contractor has submitted sufficient
particulars for his determination, the Architect shall determine and ascertain the
amount (if any) of such loss and/or expense within fourty-two (42) Days of receipt
of the particulars from the Contractor under Clause 24A.1(a). The Architect shall
set out the details of his determination. Any amount so ascertained shall be
added to the Contract Sum, and if an Interim Certificate is issued after the date of
ascertainment, such amount shall be included in the certificate.
Adjudication Decision Is Set Aside or Superseded by Court or

Arbitration
24A.4 In the event that the Adjudication Decision to which the subject claim made by
the Contractor relates, is subsequently set aside by the Court or superseded by
a final decision of the Court or arbitration, the Contractor shall not be entitled to
any such loss and/or expense and the Employer shall be entitled to recover from
the Contractor any amount of such loss and/or expense paid by the Employer as
a debt, or by deducting from any monies due or to become due to the Contractor
under this Contract, or recover from the Performance Bond.
25.0 Determination by Employer
Defaults by Contractor
25.1 The Employer may determine the employment of the Contractor under the
Contract if the Contractor makes default in one or more of the following instances:
25.1(a) without reasonable cause, fails to commence the Works for more than
fourteen (14) Days from the Date of Commencement or any other
extended date allowed in accordance with the relevant provisions of
the Contract,
25.1(b) without reasonable cause, wholly or substantially suspends the carrying
out of the Works before Practical Completion of the Works,

25.1(c) fails to proceed regularly and/or diligently with the Works,
25.1(d) persistently refuses or neglects to comply with an Architect’s Instruction,
25.1(e) fails to comply with the provisions in Clause 17.0, or
25.1(f) abandons the Works or otherwise plainly demonstrates the intention
not to continue performance of his obligations under the Contract.
Determination of Employment of Contractor

25.2 Upon occurrence of any default under Clause 25.1, and if the Employer decides to
determine the Contractor’s employment, the Employer or Architect on his behalf
shall give to the Contractor a written notice delivered by hand or by registered
post specifying the default. If the Contractor shall continue with such default for
fourteen (14) Days from the receipt of such written notice, then the Employer
may, within ten (10) Days from the expiry of the said fourteen (14) Days, by a
further written notice delivered by hand or by registered post, forthwith determine
the employment of the Contractor under the Contract. Provided always that such
notice shall not be given unreasonably or vexatiously.
Contractor Becoming Insolvent, etc.

25.3 In the event of the Contractor becoming insolvent or making a composition or
arrangement with his creditors, or have a winding up order made or (except
for purposes of reconstruction or amalgamation) a resolution for voluntary
winding up passed, or having a liquidator or receiver or manager of his business
or undertaking duly appointed, or having possession taken by or on behalf of
the holders of any debentures secured by a floating charge or of any property
comprised in or subject to the floating charge, the employment of the Contractor
under this Contract shall be forthwith automatically determined.
Bribery or Corrupt Practices

25.4 If the Employer determines, based on reasonable evidence, that the Contractor
has given or offered to give (directly or indirectly) to any Party or Person any bribe,
gift, gratuity, commission or other thing of value, as an inducement or reward:
25.4(a) for doing or forbearing to do any action in relation to the Contract, or
25.4(b) for showing or forbearing to show favour or disfavour to any Person
in relation to the Contract, or that any of the Contractor’s personnel,
servants, agents or workmen have given or offered to give any such
inducement or reward as aforesaid described, then the Employer
may, after giving fourteen (14) Days written notice to the Contractor
by hand or by registered post, determine the employment of the
Contractor under this Contract. However, the Employer shall not be
entitled to determine the Contractor’s employment under this Clause if
the inducements and rewards are lawful. The burden of showing that
any inducements or rewards offered or provided are lawful rests with
the Contractor.

Rights and Duties of Employer and Contractor on
Determination of Employment of Contractor
25.5 In the event that the employment of the Contractor is determined under Clauses
25.2, 25.3 or 25.4, the following shall be the respective rights and duties of the
Employer and the Contractor:
25.5(a) Irrespective of the validity or legality of the determination of the
Contractor’s employment, the Contractor shall, not later than fourteen
(14) Days thereof, vacate the Site and return possession of the Site
to the Employer who may employ and pay other Persons to carry out
and complete the Works and to make good any defects. Such Person
may enter upon the Works and use all temporary buildings, plant, tools,
equipment, materials and goods that belong to the Contractor intended
for, delivered to and placed on or adjacent to the Site, and may purchase
all materials and goods necessary for the carrying out and completion
of the Works. If so required by the Employer or by the Architect, the
Contractor shall within fourteen (14) Days of the date of determination,
assign to the Employer or such other Person as the Employer may
instruct, the benefit of any agreement for the continuation of the hire
of any plant and equipment already on the Site. In this regard, the
Contractor shall, before entering into such agreement, ensure that such
agreement is assignable.
25.5(b) If so required by the Employer or Architect, the Contractor shall within
fourteen (14) Days of the date of determination, and without any
charge, assign to the Employer or such other Person as the Employer
may instruct, the benefit of any agreement for the supply of materials
or goods and/or for the execution of any work for the purposes of this
Contract. In this regard, the Contractor shall, before entering into such
agreement, ensure that such agreement is assignable. In any case
the Employer may pay any Sub-Contractor for any materials or goods
delivered or works executed for the purposes of this Contract (whether
before or after the date of determination) in so far as the price thereof
has not already been paid by the Contractor. The Employer’s rights
under this paragraph are in addition to his rights to pay Nominated Sub-
Contractor as provided in Clause 27.6 and/or Nominated Supplier as
provided in Clause 28.6 and payments made under this paragraph may
be recovered from the Contractor as a debt or deducted from any sum
due or to become due to the Contractor or may be recovered by the
Employer from the Performance Bond.
25.5(c) When instructed in writing by the Architect to do so (but not before),
the Contractor shall remove, at his own risk and cost, from the Site
any temporary buildings, plants, tools, equipment, materials or goods
belonging to or hired by him. After fourteen (14) Days from the date of
receipt of such instruction and the Contractor has failed, neglected or
refused to comply with the instruction, then the Employer may without
liability remove and sell any such property belonging to the Contractor
(except those that are on hire) and hold the proceeds less all costs
incurred to the credit of the Contractor.

25.5(d) The Contractor shall submit to the Architect all plans, drawings, designs,
specification, manuals, records, reports, documents, latest as-built
drawing (if any), and any other information as the Architect may require
in relation to the Works as at the date of the determination at no cost
and expense to the Employer, and
25.5(e) The Contractor shall allow or pay to the Employer all cost incurred
to complete the Works including all and/or expense suffered by the
Employer. Save for any outstanding payments which have been
certified and are due for payment under the Contract prior to the date
of determination (after taking into account any set-off and/or deductions
to which the Employer is entitled under the Contract), the Parties agree
that the Employer shall not be bound by any provision in the Contract
to make any other or further payment to the Contractor when the
employment of the Contract was determined until after the completion
of the balance of the Works. Upon completion of the balance of the
Works, an account taking into consideration the value of works carried
out, and goods and materials supplied by the Contractor, and all cost,
damages, loss and/or expenses incurred or suffered by the Employer
in completing the Works shall be incorporated in a final cost account
prepared in accordance with Clause 25.7.
Site Inspection and Records of Works

25.6 25.6(a) The Architect shall within fourteen (14) Days of the determination of the
Contractor’s employment, give a written notice to the Contractor of the
date and time of inspection on Site to jointly record the extent of the
Works executed and the materials and goods delivered to the Site. The
Contractor shall provide all necessary assistance to the Architect and
Consultant to perform their task.
25.6(b) If the Contractor fails to attend the site inspection at the appointed
time and date, or the Contractor refuses or fails to cooperate with the
Architect and/or the Consultant for the purposes of conducting the site
inspection, the Architect and the Consultant shall nevertheless proceed
to carry out the inspection on Site to record the extent of the Works
executed and the materials and goods delivered to the Site by the
Contractor.
25.6(c) Within twenty-eight (28) Days of the completion of the site inspection
under Clauses 25.6(a) or 25.6(b), the Architect and the Consultant
shall complete the record and forward a copy thereof to the Contractor.
Such record shall form the basis of the evaluation of the value of the
works executed and materials and goods delivered to the Site by the
Contractor up to the date of determination.
Settlement of Account upon Determination

25.7 25.7(a) The Architect shall:
25.7(a)(i) within six (6) Months from the date of completion of the
balance of the Works, or

25.7(a)(ii) within three (3) Months from the date when the cost of
completion of the balance of the Works, damages for
delay in completion (if any), and all other costs, damages,
loss and/or expense incurred by the Employer have been
established,
whichever is the earlier, submit to the Employer and Contractor for
their agreement, a final cost account for the total cost incurred by
the Contractor in respect of the execution of the Works prior to the
determination, and all cost incurred by the Employer to complete the
balance of the Works, Liquidated Damages and other damages, loss
and/or expense suffered or incurred by the Employer.
25.7(b) If the Parties agree with the final cost account presented by the
Architect, then the following provisions shall apply:
25.7(b)(i) if the amount in the final cost account entitled to by the
Employer exceeds the total amount which would have been
payable to the Contractor on completion in accordance with
the Contract, the difference shall be a debt payable to the
Employer by the Contractor,
25.7(b)(ii) if, on the other hand, the amount in the final cost account
entitled to by the Employer is less than the said total
amount payable to the Contractor, the difference shall be
paid by the Employer to the Contractor within the Period of
Honouring Certificates from the date of the agreement of
the Parties with regard to the final cost account.
25.7(c) If either Party has any dispute on any item or amount in the final cost
account, then the following provisions shall apply:
25.7(c)(i) the Party disputing the final cost account shall by written
notice to the other Party (with a copy to the Architect)
setting out any disagreement thereof complete with
particulars within one (1) Month of the date of receipt of
the final cost account from the Architect,
25.7(c)(ii) within one (1) Month from the date of receipt of the notice
of dispute, the Architect shall decide either to amend or not
to amend the final cost account, and provide reasons for
his decision. The Architect may also request any necessary
further particulars, but shall nevertheless give his decision
within the stipulated one (1) Month period (unless such
period is extended by mutual agreement of the Parties),
25.7(c)(iii) any Party disagreeing with the Architect’s decision under
Clause 25.7(c)(ii) shall refer the dispute to arbitration under
Clause 34.0.
Employer’s Other Rights and Remedies Not Prejudiced

25.8 The provisions of Clause 25.0 are without prejudice to any other rights and/or
remedies which the Employer may possess under the Contract and/or the law.

26.0 Determination by Contractor
Defaults by Employer
26.1 The Contractor may determine his own employment if:
26.1(a) the Employer fails or neglects to pay the Contractor the amount due on
any certificate (less any deduction, set off and/or Liquidated Damages
to which the Employer is entitled to make under these Conditions),
within the Period of Honouring Certificates,
26.1(b) the Employer improperly or fraudulently interferes with or influences
or obstructs the issue of any certificate by the Architect, or there is
fraudulent collusion between the Employer and the Architect,
26.1(c) the Employer fails to nominate a succeeding Architect, Consultant or
Specialist Consultant in accordance with Articles 4, 5, 6 and 7, or
26.1(d) before the date of Practical Completion, the carrying out of the whole
or substantially the whole of the uncompleted Works is suspended for
a continuous period of time exceeding the Period of Delay stated in the
Appendix by reason of:
26.1(d)(i) Architect’s Instruction issued by the Architect under Clause
1.4, 21.1 or 21.4 unless the instruction is issued to rectify
any negligence, omission, default and/or breach of contract
by the Contractor, Nominated Sub-Contractor or Nominated
Supplier,
26.1(d)(ii) the Contractor not having received in due time necessary
Architect’s Instruction (including those for or in regard to
the expenditure of P.C. Sums and Provisional Sums, further
drawings, details, levels or any other information) for which
he had specifically applied in writing to the Architect. The
Contractor’s application must be submitted to the Architect
in sufficient time before the commencement of construction
of the affected works, to enable the Architect to issue the
necessary Architect’s Instruction within a period which
would not materially affect the progress of the affected
works, having regard to the Completion Date. Provided
always that the Architect’s Instruction was not required as
a result of any negligence, omission, default and/or breach
of contract by the Contractor and/or Nominated Sub-
Contractor and/or Nominated Supplier,
26.1(d)(iii) delay on the part of craftsmen, tradesmen or others
employed or engaged by the Employer in executing work
not forming part of this Contract or their failure to execute
such work, provided always that the Contractor has
given reasonable access and assistance to enable such
craftsmen, tradesmen or others employed or engaged by
the Employer to execute their works and has provided true
and accurate site conditions and reasonable timelines for
such works to be completed by them, or

26.1(d)(iv) the opening up for inspection of any work covered up or to
arrange for or carry out any testing of any work, materials
and goods in accordance with Clause 6.3 unless the
inspection or test shows that the work, materials and goods
were not in accordance with the Contract, or the inspection
and/or test was in the opinion of the Architect required in
consequence of prior negligence, omission, default and/or
breach of contract by the Contractor.
Determination of Own Employment

26.2 Upon occurrence of any default under Clause 26.1, and if the Contractor decides
to determine his own employment, then the Contractor shall give to the Employer
a written notice delivered by hand or by registered post specifying the default.
If the Employer shall continue with such default for fourteen (14) Days from the
receipt of such written notice, then the Contractor may, within ten (10) Days from
the expiry of the said fourteen (14) Days, by a further written notice delivered by
hand or by registered post, forthwith determine his own employment under the
Contract. Provided always that such notice shall not be given unreasonably or
vexatiously.
Employer Becoming Insolvent, etc.

26.3 In the event of the Employer becoming insolvent or making a composition or
arrangement with his creditors, or have a winding up order made or (except
for purposes of reconstruction or amalgamation) a resolution for voluntary
winding up passed, or having a liquidator or receiver or manager of his business
or undertaking duly appointed, or having possession taken by or on behalf of
the holders of any debentures secured by a floating charge or of any property
comprised in or subject to the floating charge, the employment of the Contractor
under this Contract shall be forthwith automatically determined.
Rights and Duties of Contractor and Employer upon

Determination
26.4 Upon such determination under Clause 26.2 or 26.3, the following shall be the
respective rights and duties of the Contractor and Employer:
26.4(a) the Contractor shall within fourteen (14) Days or within such longer
period as may be agreed in writing by the Architect, remove from the
Site all his temporary buildings, plant, tools, equipment, materials and
goods and shall give facilities for his Nominated Sub-Contractors and
Nominated Suppliers to do the same, and
26.4(b) the Contractor shall, within fourteen (14) Days or within such longer
period as may be agreed in writing by the Architect, vacate the Site
and return possession of the Site to the Employer. If so required by
the Employer or by the Architect, the Contractor shall within fourteen
(14) Days of the date of determination, assign to the Employer the
benefit of any agreement for the continuation of the hire of any plant
and equipment already on the Site.

26.4(c) If so required by the Employer or Architect, the Contractor shall,
within fourteen (14) Days of the date of determination, assign to the
Employer the benefit of any agreement for the supply of materials or
goods and/or for the execution of any work for the purposes of this
Contract to the extent that the same is assignable.
26.4(d) The Contractor shall submit to the Architect all plans, drawings,
designs, specification, manuals, records, reports, documents, latest
as-built drawing (if any), and any other information as the Architect
may require in relation to the Works as at the date of the determination,
and
26.4(e) the Employer shall allow or pay to the Contractor the total value of
work properly executed and the value of materials and goods supplied
including any loss and/or expense suffered by the Contractor arising
from and/or caused by such determination.
Site Inspection and Records of Works

26.5 26.5(a) Within fourteen (14) Days of the determination of his own employment,
the Contractor shall give a written notice to the Architect, or the
Architect may give notice fixing the time and date of inspection on Site
to jointly record the extent of the Works executed and the materials and
goods delivered to the Site. The Contractor shall provide all necessary
assistance to the Architect and Consultant to perform their task.
26.5(b) If the Contractor fails to give a notice under Clause 26.5(a) within the
stipulated time, or fails to attend the site inspection at the time and
date as instructed by the Architect, or the Contractor refuses or fails to
cooperate with the Architect and/or the Consultant for the purposes of
conducting the site inspection, the Architect and the Consultant shall
nevertheless proceed to carry out the inspection on Site to record the
extent of the Works executed and the materials and goods delivered to
the Site by the Contractor.
26.5(c) Within twenty-eight (28) Days of the completion of the site inspection
under Clauses 26.5(a) or 26.5(b), the Architect and the Consultant
shall complete the record and forward a copy thereof to the Contractor.
Such record shall form the basis for the evaluation of the value of the
works executed and materials and goods delivered to the Site by the
Contractor up to the date of determination.
Settlement of Account upon Determination

26.6 26.6(a) The Contractor shall within six (6) Months after the determination of his
own employment, submit to the Employer and the Architect, his final
claim containing the total value of work properly executed, the value
of materials and goods supplied and loss and/or expense suffered by
the Contractor caused by such determination. Within three (3) Months
after receiving the said final claim from the Contractor, the Architect
shall assess and prepare a final cost account taking into account the
final claim submitted by the Contractor and all deductions, set off and

Liquidated Damages (if any) which the Employer is expressly entitled
under the Contract.
26.6(b) If the Parties agree with the final cost account presented by the
Architect, then the following provisions shall apply:
26.6(b)(i) If the amount in the final cost account entitled to by the
Contractor exceeds the sums paid to the Contractor (less
any deductions, set off and Liquidated Damages which
the Employer is expressly entitled under the Contract), the
balance shall be a debt payable to the Contractor by the
Employer within the Period of Honouring Certificates from
the date of the agreement of the Parties with regard to the
final cost account.
26.6(b)(ii) If, on the other hand, the amount in the final cost account
entitled by the Contractor is less than the said total amount
payable to the Contractor, the difference shall be a debt
payable to the Employer by the Contractor.
26.6(c) If either Party has any dispute on any item or amount in the final cost
account, then the following provisions shall apply:
26.6(c)(i) The Party disputing the final cost account shall by written
notice to the other Party (with a copy to the Architect) setting
out any disagreement thereof complete with particulars
within one (1) Month of the date of receipt of the final cost
account from the Architect.
26.6(c)(ii) Within one (1) Month from the date of receipt of the notice
of dispute, the Architect shall decide either to amend or
not to amend the final account, and provide reasons for
his decision. The Architect may also request any necessary
within the stipulated one (1) Month period.
26.6(c)(iii) Any Party disagreeing with the Architect’s decision under
Clause 26.6(c)(ii) shall refer the dispute to arbitration under
Clause 34.0.
Contractor’s Other Rights and Remedies Not Prejudiced

26.7 The provisions of Clause 26.0 are without prejudice to any other rights and/or
remedies which the Contractor may possess under the Contract and/or the law.
27.0 Nominated Sub-Contractors
Expenditure of Provisional and P.C. Sums

27.1 The following provisions shall apply where P.C. Sums are included in the Contract
or arise as a result of an Architect’s Instruction given in regard to the expenditure
of Provisional Sums in respect of a Person to be nominated by the Architect and
approved by the Employer to execute works and/or supply and fix materials or

goods. Such sums shall be expended in favour of such Person as the Architect
shall instruct, and such Person who is nominated by the Architect and approved
by the Employer is hereby referred to as “Nominated Sub-Contractor” employed
by the Contractor.
Nomination of Nominated Sub-Contractor

27.2 The Architect shall not nominate any Person as a Nominated Sub-Contractor
who is not approved by the Employer, or against whom the Contractor makes
reasonable objection in accordance with Clause 27.3. The Contractor shall make
such reasonable objection in writing not later than fourteen (14) Days from receipt
of the nomination instruction from the Architect. The Architect shall not nominate
any Person who will not enter into a sub-contract based upon the terms and
conditions of the Malaysian Standard Form of Building Sub-Contract, or in other
form of sub-contract which is approved by the Architect and the Employer. After
executing the sub-contract with the Nominated Sub-Contractor, the Contractor
shall forthwith forward a copy of the sub-contract to the Architect.
Objection to Nomination
27.3 The Contractor shall not be under any obligation to employ a nominated
Person as his Nominated Sub-Contractor against whom the Contractor raises
reasonable objection by notice to the Architect. Such notice of objection shall
be given as soon as practicable, but not later than ten (10) Days from the date
of notification of the nomination, with supporting particulars. An objection shall
be deemed reasonable if it arises from (among other things) any of the following
matters:
27.3(a) the nominated Person does not agree to enter into a sub-contract based
upon the terms and conditions of the Malaysian Standard Form of
Building Sub-Contract, or other form of sub-contract which is approved
by the Architect and the Employer, or
27.3(b) there are reasons to believe that the nominated Person does not have
sufficient competence, resources or financial strength, unless the
Employer agrees in writing to indemnify the Contractor against and
from the consequences in respect thereof.
Architect’s Action Following Objection Raised

27.4 27.4(a) Where the Architect is of the opinion that the Contractor has made
a reasonable objection, the Architect shall cancel such nomination
instruction and issue an instruction omitting the work which was the
subject of the nomination instruction or re-nominate another Person
approved by the Employer for the sub-contract works.
27.4(b) If the Architect is of the opinion that the Contractor’s objection is not
a reasonable objection, then the Architect shall within seven (7) Days
after receiving the objection notify the Contractor of his opinion and the
grounds thereof. Upon receipt of the notification from the Architect, the
Contractor may either:

27.4(b)(i) enter into a sub-contract with the Nominated Sub-
Contractor within the time as instructed by the Architect, or
27.4(b)(ii) notify the Architect that he still does not accept to employ
the nominated Person. The Architect shall thereafter cancel
such nomination instruction and shall, as soon as practicable,
either issue an instruction omitting the work which was the
subject of the nomination instruction or nominate another
Person approved by the Employer for the sub-contract
works. In that event, the Contractor shall not be entitled to
claim for any EOT or any loss, expense or profit in respect of
the omission or re-nomination (as the case may be).
Payment by Contractor to Nominated Sub-Contractor

27.5 The Architect shall direct the Contractor as to the total value of the work properly
executed and the percentage of the value of the materials and/or goods stated in the
Appendix supplied by a Nominated Sub-Contractor to be included in the calculation
of the amount stated to be due in any certificate issued under Clause 30.0, and
shall at the same time when the certificate is issued, inform the Nominated Sub-
Contractor in writing of the amount of the said total value. The sum representing
such total value shall be paid by the Contractor to the Nominated Sub-Contractor
(less any retention money which the Contractor may be entitled to deduct under the
terms of the sub-contract and any sum to which the Contractor may be entitled to
deduct from the sum payable under the express terms of the sub-contract) within
seven (7) Days after the Period of Honouring Certificates.
Failure of Contractor to Pay Nominated Sub-Contractor

27.6 27.6(a) The Architect may at any time before the issuance of any Interim
Certificate, request the Contractor to furnish to him reasonable proof
that all amounts stated as due to a Nominated Sub-Contractor and
included in the previous certificates have been discharged pursuant to
Clause 27.5.
27.6(b) The Contractor shall provide such proof within seven (7) Days of the
Architect’s request. If the Contractor has any reasons for withholding
any Nominated Sub-Contractor’s payments under the express terms of
the sub-contract, he shall provide the Architect the written details of his
compliance.
27.6(c) If the Contractor fails to comply with any such request within the
stipulated period, or the Architect is in the opinion that the reasons
provided by the Contractor is unreasonable and/or insufficient to justify
the withholding of payment, the Architect may, with the written consent
from the Employer, issue a certificate to that effect. Where the Architect
has so certified, the Employer may pay such amounts directly to the
Nominated Sub-Contractor and recover the same from the Contractor
as a debt or by deducting the same from any sums due or to become
due to the Contractor or recover the same from the Performance Bond.
When the Architect is of the opinion that it is appropriate to do so, he

may, with the written consent from the Employer, issue the aforesaid
certificate irrespective of whether or not an Interim Certificate under
Clause 30.0 is due for issuance.
Final Payment to Nominated Sub-Contractor before Final

Payment to Contractor
27.7 If the Employer wishes to make final payment to any Nominated Sub-Contractor
before final payment is due to the Contractor, and if the Nominated Sub-Contractor
has satisfactorily indemnified the Contractor against all his liabilities under the
sub-contract, then the Architect may issue a certificate to the Contractor and the
Contractor shall pay to such Nominated Sub-Contractor the amount so certified
(less any sum to which the Contractor may be entitled to deduct from the sum
payable under the express terms of the sub-contract). Upon such final payment,
the amount stated in the Appendix as Limit of Retention Fund shall be reduced
by the sum which bears the same ratio to the said amount as does such sub-
contract price to the Contract Sum.
Determination of the Nominated Sub-Contractor’s Employment

27.8 The Contractor shall not determine the employment of any Nominated Sub-
Contractor, or enter into an agreement with a Nominated Sub-Contractor to mutually
terminate the sub-contract, without the written consent of the Architect and the
approval from the Employer. If the Contractor intends to determine the employment
of the Nominated Sub-Contractor or terminate the sub-contract, the Contractor
shall send to the Architect and the Employer a written report stating the Nominated
Sub-Contractor’s default with a copy to the Nominated Sub-Contractor or any other
reasons for the termination. The Architect and the Employer may request that the
Nominated Sub-Contractor responds to the Contractor’s report before they decide
whether or not to give their written consent and the approval respectively.
Re-nomination of Nominated Sub-Contractor due to

Determination by the Contractor
27.9 If the employment of a Nominated Sub-Contractor is determined or a nominated
sub-contract is terminated with the consent of the Architect and the approval
of the Employer, the Architect shall re-nominate another Person to replace
such Nominated Sub-Contractor. In the event, the Contractor shall be entitled
to be paid such difference (if any) between the sum payable to the Contractor
and the new Nominated Sub-Contractor, and the sum payable to the previous
Nominated Sub-Contractor. An EOT under Clause 23.8 may be granted to the
Contractor but the Contractor shall not be entitled to any damages, loss and/or
expense.
Re-nomination of Nominated Sub-Contractor due to

Determination by the Nominated Sub-Contractor, etc.
27.10 If a Nominated Sub-Contractor determines his own employment under the
sub-contract, or a nominated sub-contract is terminated without the consent

of the Architect or approval from the Employer, the Architect shall re-nominate
another Person to replace such Nominated Sub-Contractor. In the event, without
prejudice to any rights and remedies which he may possess against the previous
Nominated Sub-Contractor, the Contractor:
27.10(a) shall be paid the same sum as would have been payable to the previous
Nominated Sub-Contractor,
27.10(b) will be liable to pay the new Nominated Sub-Contractor any additional
cost to complete the sub-contract works and pay the Employer for all
additional costs incurred in re-nomination and loss and/or expense
suffered by the Employer by such determination or termination (as the
case may be),
27.10(c) shall not be entitled to an EOT.
Contractor’s Responsibility for Nominated Sub-Contractor

27.11 The Contractor shall be fully responsible to ensure that all Nominated Sub-
Contractors carry out the sub-contract works in accordance with the sub-contract
and in compliance therewith provide designs (if any), materials, goods and
standards of workmanship of the quality and standard specified therein to the
reasonable satisfaction of the Architect.
Employer Not in Any Way Liable to Any Nominated

Sub-Contractor
27.12 Neither the existence nor the exercise of the foregoing powers nor anything else
contained in the Contract shall create a privity of contract between the Employer
and any of the Nominated Sub-Contractors, or render the Employer in any way
liable to any Nominated Sub-Contractor.
Contractor Shall be Permitted to Tender for P.C. Sums/

Provisional Sums
27.13 Where the Contractor carries out works for which P.C. Sums and Provisional
Sums are included in the Contract Bills, the Contractor shall be permitted to
tender for the same. If the tender of the Contractor for such work is accepted, it
shall be considered as a Variation and the Contractor shall not be entitled to profit
and attendance charges as priced under the relevant P.C. Sums, notwithstanding
the provisions of Clause 30.11(a)(iii).
28.0 Nominated Suppliers
Expenditure of Provisional and P.C. Sums

28.1 The following provisions shall apply where P.C. Sums are included in the Contract
or arise as a result of an Architect’s Instruction given in regard to the expenditure
of Provisional Sums in respect of a Person to be nominated by the Architect

and approved by the Employer to supply any materials or goods. Such sums
shall be expended in favour of such Person as the Architect shall instruct, and
such Person who is nominated by the Architect and approved by the Employer is
hereby referred to as “Nominated Supplier” employed by the Contractor.
Nomination of Nominated Supplier

28.2 The Architect shall not nominate any Person as a Nominated Supplier who is not
approved by the Employer, or against whom the Contractor makes reasonable
objection in accordance with Clause 28.3. The Contractor shall make such
reasonable objection in writing not later than fourteen (14) Days from receipt of
the nomination instruction from the Architect. The Architect shall not nominate
any Person who will not enter into a sub-contract based upon the terms and
conditions approved by the Architect and the Employer. After executing the sub-
contract with the Nominated Supplier, the Contractor shall forthwith forward a
copy of the sub-contract to the Architect.
Objection to Nomination
28.3 The Contractor shall not be under any obligation to employ a nominated Person
as his Nominated Supplier against whom the Contractor raises reasonable
objection by notice to the Architect. Such notice of objection shall be given as
soon as practicable, but not later than ten (10) Days from the date of notification
of the nomination, with supporting particulars. An objection shall be deemed
reasonable if it arises from (among other things) any of the following matters:
28.3(a) the nominated Person does not agree to enter into a sub-contract
based upon the terms and conditions approved by the Architect and the
Employer, or
28.3(b) unless the Employer agrees in writing to indemnify the Contractor
against and from the consequences in respect of the matter:
28.3(a)(i) there are reasons to believe that the nominated Person
does not have sufficient competence, resources or financial
strength to meet its obligations under the supply sub-
contract,
28.3(a)(ii) the nominated Person does not accept to indemnify the
Contractor against and from any negligence or misuse of
goods or materials by the nominated Person, his agents
and employees, or
28.3(a)(iii) the nominated Person does not accept to enter into a
sub-contract which specifies that for the goods or materials
to be supplied (including design, if any), the nominated
Person shall undertake to the Contractor such obligations
and liabilities as will enable the Contractor to discharge his
obligations and liabilities under the Contract; and indemnify
the Contractor against and from all obligations and liabilities
arising under or in connection with the Contract and from
the consequences of any failure by the nominated Person
to perform these obligations or to fulfill these liabilities.

Architect’s Action Following Objection Raised
28.4 28.4(a) Where the Architect is of the opinion that the Contractor has made a
reasonable objection, the Architect shall cancel such nomination
instruction and issue an instruction omitting the goods or materials which
was the subject of the nomination instruction or re-nominate another
Person approved by the Employer to supply such goods or materials.
28.4(b) If the Architect is of the opinion that the Contractor’s objection is not
a reasonable objection, then the Architect shall within seven (7) Days
after receiving the objection notify the Contractor of his opinion and the
grounds thereof. Upon receipt of the notification from the Architect, the
Contractor may either:
28.4(b)(i) enter into a sub-contract with the Nominated Supplier within
the time as instructed by the Architect, or
28.4(b)(ii) notify the Architect that he still does not accept to enter into a
sub-contract with the nominated Person. The Architect shall
thereafter cancel such nomination instruction and shall, as
soon as practicable, either issue an instruction omitting the
goods or materials which was the subject of the nomination
instruction or nominate another Person approved by the
Employer to supply the goods or materials. In that event,
the Contractor shall not be entitled to claim for any EOT or
any loss, expense or profit in respect of the omission or re-
nomination (as the case may be).
Payment by Contractor to Nominated Supplier

28.5 28.5(a) The Architect shall direct the Contractor as to the total value of the
materials and/or goods supplied by a Nominated Supplier included in
the calculation of the amount stated to be due in any certificate issued
under Clause 30.0, and shall at the same time when the certificate is
issued, inform the Nominated Supplier in writing of the amount of the
said total value. The Contractor shall retain from the sums included for
the value of materials and goods the percentage of such value stated
in the Appendix as Percentage of Certified Value Retained up to an
amount not exceeding five (5) percent of the Nominated Supplier’s sum.
The Contractor’s interest in any sums so retained shall be fiduciary
as trustee for the Nominated Supplier (but without any obligation to
invest); and the Contractor’s beneficial interest in such sums shall
be subject only to the right of the Contractor to deduct from any sum
due or to become due to the Nominated Supplier under the express
terms of the sub-contract. Upon the Architect having certified the
release of the Retention Fund under Clause 30.0, which included the
retention sum for the Nominated Supplier, such sums shall be released
to the Nominated Supplier within seven (7) Days after the Period of
Honouring Certificates. Provided always that no retentions sums shall
be released until the Nominated Supplier has delivered all warranties
and/or certificates in the name of the Employer for the materials and
goods supplied for the Works.

28.5(b) All payments in respect of the value of materials and goods supplied by
a Nominated Sub-Contractor (subject to the retention by the Contractor
under Clause 28.5(a) and less any sum to which the Contractor may be
entitled to deduct from the sum payable under the express terms of the
sub-contract) shall be made by the Contractor within seven (7) Days
after the Period of Honouring Certificates.
Failure of Contractor to Pay Nominated Supplier

28.6 28.6(a) The Architect may at any time before the issuance of any Interim
Certificate, request the Contractor to furnish to him reasonable
proof that all amounts stated as due to a Nominated Supplier and
included in the previous certificates have been discharged pursuant to
Clause 28.5.
28.6(b) The Contractor shall provide such proof within seven (7) Days of the
Architect’s request. If the Contractor has any reasons for withholding
any Nominated Supplier’s payments under the express terms of the
sub-contract, he shall provide the Architect the written details of his
compliance.
28.6(c) If the Contractor fails to comply with any such request within the
stipulated period, or the Architect is in the opinion that the reasons
provided by the Contractor is unreasonable and/or insufficient to justify
the withholding of payment, the Architect may, with the written consent
from the Employer, issue a certificate to that effect. Where the Architect
has so certified, the Employer may pay such amounts directly to the
Nominated Supplier and recover the same from the Contractor as a
debt or by deducting the same from any sums due or to become due to
the Contractor or recover the same from the Performance Bond. When
the Architect is of the opinion that it is appropriate to do so, he may, with
the written consent from the Employer, issue the aforesaid certificate
irrespective of whether or not an Interim Certificate under Clause 30.0
is due for issuance.
Final Payment to Nominated Supplier Before Final Payment to

Contractor
28.7 If the Employer wishes to make final payment to any Nominated Supplier
before final payment is due to the Contractor, and if the Nominated Supplier
has satisfactorily indemnified the Contractor against all his liabilities under the
sub-contract, then the Architect may issue a certificate to the Contractor and
the Contractor shall pay to such Nominated Supplier the amount so certified
(less any sum to which the Contractor may be entitled to deduct from the sum
payable under the express terms of the sub-contract). Upon such final payment,
the amount stated in the Appendix as Limit of Retention Fund shall be reduced
by the sum which bears the same ratio to the said amount as does such
sub-contractprice to the Contract Sum.

Determination of the Nominated Supplier’s Employment
28.8 The Contractor shall not determine the employment of any Nominated Supplier,
or enter into an agreement with a Nominated Supplier to mutually terminate
the sub-contract, without the written consent of the Architect and the approval
from the Employer. If the Contractor intends to determine the employment of the
Nominated Supplier or terminate the sub-contract, the Contractor shall send to
the Architect and the Employer a written report stating the Nominated Supplier’s
default with a copy to the Nominated Supplier or any other reasons for the
termination. The Architect and the Employer may request that the Nominated
Supplier responds to the Contractor’s report before they decide whether or not to
give their written consent and the approval respectively.
Re-nomination of Nominated Supplier due to Determination by

the Contractor
28.9 If the employment of a Nominated Supplier is determined or a nominated sub-
contract is terminated with the consent of the Architect and the approval of
the Employer, the Architect shall re-nominate another Person to replace such
Nominated Supplier. In the event, the Contractor shall be entitled to be paid
such difference (if any) between the sum payable to the Contractor and the new
Nominated Supplier, and the sum payable to the previous Nominated Supplier.
An EOT under Clause 23.8(i) may be granted to the Contractor but the Contractor
shall not be entitled to any damages, loss and/or expense.
Re-nomination of Nominated Supplier Due to Determination by

the Nominated Supplier, etc.
28.10 If a Nominated Supplier determines his own employment under the sub-contract,
or a nominated sub-contract is terminated without the consent of the Architect or
approval from the Employer, the Architect shall re-nominate another Person to
replace such Nominated Supplier. In the event, without prejudice to any rights
and remedies which he may possess against the previous Nominated Supplier,
the Contractor:
28.10(a) shall be paid the same sum as would have been payable to the previous
Nominated Supplier,
28.10(b) will be liable to pay the new Nominated Supplier any additional cost to
complete the sub-contract works and pay the Employer for all additional
costs incurred in re-nomination and loss and/or expense suffered by
the Employer by such determination or termination (as the case may
be), and
28.10(c) shall not be entitled to an EOT.
Contractor’s Responsibility for Nominated Supplier

28.11 The Contractor shall be fully responsible to ensure that the goods and/or materials
supplied by the Nominated Suppliers shall be in accordance with the sub-contract
and the requirements of the Works under the Contract, and to the reasonable
satisfaction of the Architect.

Employer Not in Any Way Liable to the Contractor or Any
Nominated Supplier
28.12 Neither the existence nor the exercise of the foregoing powers nor anything else
contained in the Contract shall create a privity of contract between the Employer
and any of the Nominated Suppliers, or render the Employer in any way liable to
any Nominated Supplier.
Contractor Shall be Permitted to Tender for P.C. Sums/

Provisional Sums
28.13 Where the Contractor supplies any goods or materials for which P.C. Sums
and Provisional Sums are included in the Contract Bills, the Contractor shall be
permitted to tender for the same. If the tender of the Contractor for such supply
is accepted, it shall be considered as a Variation and the Contractor shall not be
entitled to profit and attendance charges as priced under the relevant P.C. Sums,
notwithstanding the provisions of Clause 30.11(a)(iii).
29.0 Works by Craftsmen, Tradesmen or Other

Contractors Employed or Engaged by the
Employer
Execution of Work Not Forming Part of Contract

29.1 The Contractor shall permit the execution of work not forming part of this Contract
on the Works and at the Site and reasonable use of site facilities for such works
by the craftsmen, tradesmen or other contractors employed or engaged by the
Employer. Every such craftsmen, tradesmen or other contractors employed or
engaged by the Employer shall be deemed to be a Person for whom the Employer
is responsible and not to be a Sub-Contractor of the Contractor.
30.0 Payment
Payment Application and Certification thereof

30.1 30.1(a) The Contractor shall submit a payment application at the Interim Claim
Interval stated in the Appendix with complete details and particulars
required by the Architect, to enable him to consider and ascertain the
amount to be included in an Interim Certificate.
30.1(b) Upon receipt of the Contractor’s payment application, the Architect shall
within twenty-one (21) Days thereof issue an Interim Certificate to the
Employer with a copy to the Contractor.
30.1(c) The Employer shall pay the amount certified to the Contractor within the
Period of Honouring Certificates from the date of issuance of the Interim
Certificate (less any Liquidated Damages and other sums which the
Employer is expressly entitled to deduct from the certified sum under

the Contract). The Period of Honouring Certificates shall commence as
follows:
30.1(c)(i) if the Contractor is a taxable person under the Goods and
Services Act 2014, from the date of presentation of such
certificate together with a Tax Invoice which is issued in
accordance with the said Act; or
30.1(c)(ii) if the Contractor is not a taxable person under the Goods
and Services Act 2014, from the date of issuance of the
Interim Certificate.
For the avoidance of doubt, the submission of the Tax Invoice under
the Goods and Services Act 2014 shall be a condition precedent to
payment under this clause, provided that the Contractor is a taxable
person under the Goods and Services Act 2014.
30.1(d) Any failure by the Contractor to submit a payment application shall be
deemed to be a waiver of his contractual entitlement for that Interim
Certificate, and the Architect may or may not issue an Interim Certificate
under the circumstances.
30.1(e) After the issuance of the Certificate of Practical Completion, Interim
Certificates may be issued as and when further amounts are ascertained
by the Architect as payable to the Contractor by the Employer.
Amount Due in Interim Certificates

30.2 The amount stated as due in an Interim Certificate shall, subject to any agreement
between the Parties as to stage payments, be the total value of the work properly
executed and which shall include the percentage of the value of any unfixed
materials and goods delivered to or adjacent to the Works which are intended for
incorporation into the Works according to the terms of the Contract as stated in the
Appendix up to the date of the Contractor’s payment application, less any amount
which may be retained by the Employer under Clauses 30.5 and 30.6, and less
the amounts previously certified under Clause 30.1. The materials and goods
must be for incorporation into the permanent works and have been delivered
to and properly stored at the Site and be protected against loss, damage or
deterioration, and they must be in accordance with the Contract. The certificate
shall only include the value of the said materials and goods which are reasonably,
properly and not prematurely brought to or placed adjacent to the Site.
Correcting Error or Discrepancy in Previous Payment

Certificate
30.3 The Architect may, by a later certificate, make correction or modification in respect
of any valuation errors in any earlier certificate.
Set-Off by Employer
30.4 Unless otherwise expressly provided in these Conditions, the Employer shall not
be entitled to withhold or deduct any amount certified as due under any payment

certificates by reason of any claims to set-off or counterclaims or allegation of
defective works, materials or goods or for any other reasons whatsoever which
he may purport to excuse him from making payments of the amount stated to be
due in a payment certificate.
Retention Fund
30.5 The Employer may retain the percentage of the total value of the work,
materials and goods referred to in Clause 30.2 which is stated in the Appendix
as Percentage of Certified Value Retained. When the sum of the amounts so
retained equals the amount stated in the Appendix as Limit of Retention Fund
or that amount as reduced in pursuance of Clauses 16.1(f), 16.1(g), 27.7 and/
or 28.7, as the case may be, then no further amounts shall be retained by virtue
of this Clause.
Rules Regarding Retention Fund

30.6 The amount retained by virtue of Clause 30.5 shall be subjected to the following
rules:
30.6(a) the Employer’s interest in any amount so retained shall be fiduciary as
trustee for the Contractor, Nominated Sub-Contractors and Nominated
Suppliers (but without any obligation to invest) and the Contractor’s,
Nominated Sub-Contractor’s and Nominated Supplier’s beneficial
interest therein shall be subject only to the right of the Employer to
have recourse thereto from time to time for payment of any amount as
the Architect may certify that he is entitled under the Contract to deduct
from such sum due or to become due to the Contractor, Nominated
Sub-Contractor and Nominated Supplier. In the event the Contractor,
Nominated Sub-Contractor and Nominated Supplier elects to demand
in writing from the Employer (with a copy to the Architect) for such
Retention Fund to be paid into a trust account, such fund shall be paid
by the Employer within fourteen (14) Days into an escrow account to
be held by a stakeholder appointed by the Party or Person making the
demand. All incidental costs of setting up such a trust account shall be
borne by the Contractor or Nominated Sub-Contractor or Nominated
Supplier as the case may be,
30.6(b) when the Employer exercises any right under this Contract to deduct
from any monies due to or become due to the Contractor, or where
applicable, the Nominated Sub-Contractor or Nominated Supplier, he
shall inform the Contractor, Nominated Sub-Contractor or the Nominated
Supplier in writing of the reason for that deduction,
30.6(c) upon issuance of the Certificate of Practical Completion, the Architect
shall within fourteen (14) Days issue a certificate for the release of
one half of the Retention Fund and the Contractor shall be entitled to
payment thereafter within the Period of Honouring Certificates,
30.6(d) upon the issuance of the Certificate of Making Good Defects, the
Architect shall within fourteen (14) Days issue a certificate for the
release of the residue amount then so retained and the Contractor

shall be entitled to payment thereafter within the Period of Honouring
Certificates, and
30.6(e) The condition precedent to payment provided in Clause 30.1(c)(i) and
30.1(c)(ii) shall also apply for the purposes of payment under Clause
30.6(c) and Clause 30.6(d).
Suspension of Works Due to Non-Payment

30.7 30.7(a) Without prejudice to the Contractor’s other rights and remedies which
he may possess, if the Employer fails or neglects to pay the Contractor
the amount due as shown in the payment certificate (less any Liquidated
Damages and other sums which the Employer is expressly entitled to
deduct from the certified sum under the Contract) and such default
shall continue for fourteen (14) Days from the receipt of a written notice
delivered by hand or by registered post from the Contractor stating that
if payment is not made within the fourteen (14) Days, the Contractor
may by a further written notice delivered by hand or by registered post,
forthwith suspend the execution of the Works until such time payment is
made. Provided always that such notice shall not be given unreasonably
or vexatiously.
30.7(b) For the avoidance of doubt, the Contractor in exercising his right to
suspend under Clause 30.7(a):
30.7(b)(i) is not treated to be in breach of contract, and
30.7(b)(ii) is entitled to a reasonable EOT under Clause 23.0 and/or
any loss and/or expense incurred under Clause 24.0 as a
result of the suspension.
30.7(c) The Contractor shall as soon as practicable, but not later than fourteen
(14) Days after having been paid the said amount due, resume
performance of the Works in accordance with the Contract.
Compulsory Suspension of Work

30.8 If the Architect and/or Consultant inform the Contractor in writing of their withdrawal
from the supervision of the execution of the Works required under the local building
by-laws for whatever reasons, and there is no immediate replacement Person
appointed by the Employer to carry out such supervision, then the Contractor shall
forthwith suspend the execution of the Works and continue such suspension until
the resumption of the said supervision or a replacement Person is appointed by the
Employer to carry out such supervision. Unless otherwise stated in the Contract,
the Contractor shall be entitled to a reasonable EOT under Clause 23.0 and/or any
loss and/or expense incurred under Clause 24.0 as a result of the suspension.
Cessation Insurance Resulting from Suspension

30.9 If the Contractor suspends the Works in accordance with the provisions of
Clauses 30.7 and 30.8, he shall secure and protect the Works during the period
of suspension and ensure that there is separate cessation insurance cover for all
the risks specified in Clauses 19.0, and 20.0 for the whole period of suspension.

The cost incurred for such protection and cessation insurance cover shall be
added to the Contract Sum.
Final Account
30.10 30.10(a) Within six (6) Months after Practical Completion of the Works, the
Contractor shall submit to the Architect and Consultant, all documents
necessary for preparing the Final Account, including all documents
relating to the accounts of Nominated Sub-Contractors and Nominated
Suppliers (whether previously submitted or not). Such documents
shall contain all the latest construction drawings and details (bound
together), details of all quantities, operation manuals, rates and prices
and any adjustment of the Contract Sum and any additional payment
or compensation claimed by the Contractor under the Contract together
with any explanation and supporting vouchers, documents and
calculations, which may be necessary to enable the Final Account to be
prepared by the Architect.
30.10(b) If the Architect is of the opinion that the documents and particulars
submitted by the Contractor pursuant to Clause 30.10(a) are insufficient
for his evaluation and preparation of the Final Account, the Architect
shall within thirty (30) Days from the date of receipt of the Contractor’s
said documents and particulars, inform him of any deficiency or
insufficiency in his submission and require such further documents and
particulars within thirty (30) Days thereof or such further time as may be
stated by the Architect in writing.
30.10(c) In the event the Contractor fails to submit the requested documents
particulars under Clause 30.10(b), the Architect shall nevertheless
complete and issue the Final Account based on the information
available to him within the period to complete the Final Account as
stated in the Appendix.
30.10(d) On completion of the Final Account, the Architect shall then send a
copy of the document to the Employer and Contractor.
30.10(e) If the Parties agree with the Final Account presented by the Architect,
then the Final Account shall become conclusive [other than any
outstanding items to be resolved separately between the Employer
and the Contractor under Clauses 30.11(b)(i) and 30.11(b)(ii)], except
where the Final Account is erroneous by reason of:
30.10(e)(i) fraud, dishonesty or fraudulent concealment relating to the
Works, or
30.10(e)(ii) any arithmetical errors in any computation.
30.10(f) If either Party disputes the Final Account, then the following provisions
shall apply:
30.10(f)(i) the Party disputing the final account shall by written notice
to the other Party (with a copy to the Architect) setting out
any disagreement thereof complete with particulars within
thirty (30) Days of the date of receipt of the Final Account
from the Architect,

30.10(f)(ii) within thirty (30) Days from the date of receipt of the notice
of dispute, the Architect shall decide either to amend or not
to amend the Final Account, and provide reasons for his
decision. The Architect may also request any necessary
within the stipulated thirty (30) Days period,
30.10(f)(iii) if the Parties agree with the Architect’s decision under
Clause 30.10(f)(ii), then the Final Account or amended Final
Account (as the case may be) shall become conclusive
within the meaning of Clause 30.10(e),
30.10(f)(iv) any Party disagreeing with the Architect’s decision under
Clause 30.10(f)(ii) shall refer the dispute to arbitration under
Clause 34.0.
Items in Final Account

30.11 30.11(a) The Final Account of the Works shall include:
30.11(a)(i) the adjustment made to the Contract Sum,
30.11(a)(ii) the amounts to which the Architect considers that the
Contractor is entitled under the express provisions of the
Contract,
30.11(a)(iii) the omission of all P.C. Sums and the related profit
provided by the Contractor in the Contract Documents and
the substitution of the amounts payable by the Employer to
the Nominated Sub-Contractors and Nominated Suppliers
together with the pro-rata amount for profit, and
30.11(a)(iv) the adjustment of Provisional Sums and omission of any
Provisional Sums if not expended.
30.11(b) The following items shall not be included in the Final Account and
are matters to be resolved separately between the Employer and the
Contractor:
30.11(b)(i) Liquidated Damages (if any) imposed by the Employer
under Clause 22.0, and
30.11(b)(ii) any claims, set-off or deductions by the Employer under the
Contract.
Disputes as to Employer’s Claims, Set-Offs, Deductions, etc.

30.12 Any dispute on or in relation to Liquidated Damages, set-off, deductions and/
or claims which the Employer makes or claims to be entitled to make under the
Contract shall be referred to arbitration under Clause 34.0.
Issuance of Final Certificate

30.13 The Final Certificate shall be issued within twenty-eight (28) Days after the
Certificate of Making Good Defects has been issued. For the avoidance of doubt,

the Architect shall not be obliged to issue the Final Certificate before the issuance
of a Certificate of Making Good Defects.
Final Certificate and Payment thereof

30.14 30.14(a) The Final Certificate shall state:
30.14(a)(i) the Final Account, less
30.14(a)(ii) the total sums certified in previous payment certificates
(whether paid or not paid) to the Contractor.
30.14(b) Subject to the Employer’s right to any Liquidated Damages and other
sums which the Employer is expressly entitled to deduct from any sum
due to the Contractor under the Contract, the Employer shall pay the
balance due as shown in the Final Certificate to the Contractor within
the Period of Honouring Certificates. If, however, the Final Certificate
shows an amount due and payable by the Contractor to the Employer,
then the Contractor shall pay such amount to the Employer within the
Period of Honouring Certificates. The condition precedent to payment
provided in Clause 30.1(c)(i) and Clause 30.1(c)(ii) shall also apply for
the purposes of payment under this Clause.
No Certificate of Architect Shall of Itself Be Conclusive

Evidence
30.15 No certificate of the Architect shall of itself be conclusive evidence that any work,
materials or goods to which it relates and/or designs executed or supplied by
the Contractor, Nominated Sub-Contractors and/or Nominated Suppliers are in
30A.0 Direct Payment under Section 30 of CIPAA
Direct Payment Pursuant to Section 30(3) of CIPAA

30A.1 In the event the Employer makes any payment, or is ordered by the Court to
make any payment, in the capacity as the Principal, to the Person who obtained
an adjudication decision under CIPAA against the Contractor pursuant to Section
30(3) of CIPAA, the Employer may recover the amount paid from the Contractor
as a debt or by deducting from any monies due or to become due to the Contractor
under this Contract, or from the Performance Bond.
No Recourse Against the Employer

30A.2 The Contractor shall have no recourse against the Employer in respect of the
payment made under Section 30 of CIPAA, notwithstanding that the adjudication
decision upon which the payment is made, is subsequently set aside by the Court
or superseded by a final decision of the Court or arbitration.

31.0 Outbreak Of Hostilities
Determination by Employer or Contractor

31.1 If during the currency of this Contract there is an outbreak of hostilities (whether
war is declared or not) in which Malaysia is involved on a scale involving the
general mobilisation of the Armed Forces of the Government in the State or States
of Malaysia in which the Works are to be carried out, then either the Employer or
Contractor may at any time by written notice to the other Party, forthwith determine
the employment of the Contractor under this Contract. Such notice shall be sent by
hand delivery or registered post to the other Party, with a copy to the Architect.
Notices of Determination
31.2 Provided always that such notice shall not be given:
31.2(a) before the expiration of twenty-eight (28) Days from the date on which
the order is given for general mobilisation as aforesaid; or
31.2(b) after Practical Completion of the Works unless the Works or any part
thereof have sustained war damage as defined in Clause 32.3.
Architect’s Instructions Regarding Protective Work

31.3 After a notice under Clause 31.1 has been given by the either the Contractor or
the Employer, the Architect may within fourteen (14) days issue an Architect’s
Instruction to the Contractor requiring the execution of protective work and
the Contractor will comply with such Architect’s Instruction as if a notice of
determination had not been given.
If the Contractor for reasons beyond his control is prevented from executing or
completing the protective works to which the said instruction relates within three
(3) Months from the date on which the instructions were issued, he may abandon
such work.
Payment Resulting from Determination

31.4 Upon the expiration of fourteen (14) Days from the date on which a notice of
determination has been given by the Contractor or the Employer under Clause
31.1, or where the works are required by the Architect under Clause 31.3, or
abandonment of such work under Clause 31.3, the provisions of Clause 26.4
shall apply subject to the Employer’s rights with regard to Liquidated Damages (if
any), set-off and/or deductions under the Contract prior to the determination.
32.0 War Damage
Procedures Following War Damage to Works, Materials and Goods

32.1 In the event of the Works or any part thereof or any unfixed materials or goods
intended for, delivered to and placed on or adjacent to the Works sustain war

damage, then notwithstanding anything expressed or implied elsewhere in this
Contract:
32.1(a) the occurrence of such war damage shall be disregarded in computing
any amounts payable to the Contractor under or by virtue of this
Contract,
32.1(b) the Architect may issue an Architect’s Instruction requiring the Contractor
to remove and/or dispose of any debris and/or damaged work and/or to
execute such protective work as specified,
32.1(c) the Contractor shall reinstate or make good such war damage and shall
proceed with the carrying out and completion of the Works, and the
Architect shall grant to the Contractor a fair and reasonable EOT for the
completion of the Works, and
32.1(d) the removal and disposal of debris or damaged work, the execution of
protective works and the reinstatement and making good of such war
damage shall be deemed to be a Variation required by the Architect
under Clause 11.0.
Employer’s Entitlement to Compensation in Respect of War

Damage
32.2 The Employer shall be entitled to any compensation which may at any time
become payable out of monies provided by Parliament or the Government in
respect of war damage sustained by the Works or any part thereof or any unfixed
materials or goods intended for the Works which shall at any time become the
property of the Employer.
Definition of “War Damage”

32.3 The expression ‘’war damage” means:
32.3(a) damage occurring (whether accidentally or not) as the direct result of
action taken by the enemy, or action taken in combating the enemy, or
in repelling an attack by the enemy,
32.3(b) damage occurring (whether accidentally or not) as a direct result of
measures taken under proper authority to avoid the spreading of, or
otherwise to mitigate, the consequence of such damage as aforesaid,
32.3(c) accidental damage occurring as the direct result of any precautionary
or preparatory measures taken under proper authority with a view to
preventing or hindering the carrying out of any attack by the enemy or
of precautionary or preparatory measures involving the doing of work
and taken under proper authority in any way in anticipation of enemy
action being in either case measures involving a substantial degree of
risk to property.

33.0 Fossils, etc.
Fossils, etc. Found to be Property of Employer

33.1 All fossils, coins, articles of value or antiquity, or structures and other remains or
items of geological or archeological interest found on the Site during the progress
of the Works shall become the property of the Employer. Upon discovery of
such findings the Contractor shall forthwith cease work and shall not disturb the
findings and take all necessary precautions to preserve the findings in the exact
position and condition as they were discovered. He shall immediately notify the
Architect or the Site Staff of the discovery and the Architect shall issue relevant
Architect’s Instruction in this regard to what has to be done.
Contractor’s Loss and/or Expense in Compliance with

Architect’s Instructions
33.2 If in the opinion of the Architect compliance with his instructions in regard of what
has to be done involves the Contractor in direct loss and/or expense for which
he would not be reimbursed by a payment made under any other provision in
this Contract, then the Architect shall ascertain the amount of such loss and/or
expense and any amount from time to time so ascertained shall be added to the
Contract Sum. If an Interim Certificate is issued after the date of ascertainment
any such amount shall be added to the amount which would otherwise be stated
as due in such certificate.
Contractor to Submit Necessary Details

33.3 The Contractor shall submit to the Architect of such details of such direct loss
and/or expense as are reasonably necessary for the ascertainment under Clause
33.2 of this Condition.
34.0 Arbitration
Agreement to refer Disputes or Differences to Arbitration

34.1 34.1(a) Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this
Contract, or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof shall be settled
by arbitration in accordance with the KLRCA Arbitration Rules.
34.1(b) The seat of arbitration shall be Malaysia.
Powers of Arbitrator
34.2 The Arbitrator shall, without prejudice to the generality of his powers, have power:
34.2(a) to rectify the Contract so that it accurately reflects the true agreement
made by the Employer and the Contractor,
34.2(b) to direct such measurements and/or valuations as may in his opinion be
desirable in order to determine the rights of the Parties,

34.2(c) to ascertain and award any sum which ought to have been the subject
of or included in any certificate,
34.2(d) to open up, review and revise any certificate, opinion, decision,
requirement, or notice,
34.2(e) to determine all matters in dispute submitted to him in the same manner
as if no such certificate, opinion, decision, requirement or notice had
been given, and
34.2(f) to award interest (including pre-award interest) from such dates at such
rates and with such rests as he thinks fit:
34.2(f)(i) on the whole or part of any amount awarded by him in
respect of any period up to the date of the award;
34.2(f)(ii) on the whole or part of any amount claimed in the
arbitration and outstanding at the commencement of the
arbitral proceedings but paid before the award was made,
in respect of any period up to the date of payment.
Commencement of Arbitration
34.3 34.3(a) Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties, such arbitration
shall be commenced after the Practical Completion or alleged Practical
Completion of the Works, or determination or alleged determination of
the Contractor’s employment under the Contractor, or termination or
alleged termination of the Contract under the law, or abandonment or
alleged abandonment of the Works except on:
34.3(a)(i) the question of whether or not the issuance of an instruction
is empowered by these Conditions,
34.3(a)(ii) any dispute or difference under Clauses 31.0 or 32.0,
34.3(a)(iii) whether or not a certificate has been improperly withheld or
otherwise not in accordance with these Conditions, or
34.3(a)(iv) whether or not a payment to which the Contractor may claim
to be entitled has been properly withheld in accordance
with these Conditions.
34.3(b) The obligations of the Parties and the Architect shall not be altered by
reason of any arbitration being conducted during the progress of the
Works.
Architect as Witness
34.4 Nothing shall disqualify the Architect from being called as a witness and giving
evidence before the arbitrator(s) on any matter whatsoever relevant to the dispute
referred to arbitration.
Arbitrator’s Award to Be Final and Binding

34.5 The award of such arbitrator shall be final and binding on the Parties.

35.0 Mediation
Mediation Under KLRCA Rules for Mediation

35.1 Notwithstanding Clause 34.1, the Employer and the Contractor, or either of them,
may refer their dispute as to any matter arising under or out of or in connection
with the carrying out of the Works and whether in contract or in tort, or as to
any direction or instruction or certificate of the Architect or as to contents of or
granting or refusal of or reasons for any such direction, instruction or certificate, for
mediation in accordance with the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre For Arbitration
Rules for Mediation at present in force.
Prior Reference to Mediation Does Not Prejudice the Parties

Rights to Arbitration
35.2 For the avoidance of doubt, prior reference of the dispute to mediation under
Clause 35.1 shall not be a condition precedent for its reference to arbitration by
either the Contractor or the Employer, nor shall any of their rights to refer the
dispute to arbitration in pursuant to Clause 34.0 be in any way prejudiced or
affected by this Clause.
Reference of Disputes to Mediation at Any Time

35.3 The Party may refer any dispute for Mediation pursuant to Clause 35.1 at
any time, whether before or during any arbitration proceeding under Clause
34.0, or any litigation or other proceeding in relation to any dispute between
the Parties arising from and/or in connection with the Works and/or the
Contract.
36.0 Service of Notices or Documents under Contract

and CIPAA
Service of Notices or Documents under Contract

36.1 Unless otherwise specifically provided under these Conditions, any written
notice or other document to be given under the Contract shall be given or
sent by:
36.1(a) hand, in which case, the notice or document shall be deemed to have
been duly served at the time of delivery,
36.1(b) ordinary mail or registered post, in which case, the notice or document
shall be deemed to have been duly served after three (3) Days of
Posting,
36.1(c) facsimile transmission, in which case, it shall be deemed to have been
duly transmitted at the time of successful transmission, or
36.1(d) any other means as agreed by the Parties.

Service of Notices or Documents under CIPAA
36.2 Unless otherwise expressly agreed by the Parties in the Contract, service of any
notices or documents under CIPAA shall only be effected in accordance with any
of the modes provided in Sections 38(a), 38(b) and 38(c) of CIPAA.
Written Communication
36.3 All written communication shall be sent to the address stated in the Articles of
Agreement unless otherwise notified in writing.
37.0 Performance Bond/Performance Guarantee Sum
Submission of Performance Bond

37.1 37.1(a) The Contractor shall before the Date of Commencement of the Works,
submit to the Employer a Performance Bond for a sum equivalent to the
percentage stated in the Appendix as a security for the due performance
and observance by the Contractor of his obligations under the Contract
up to Practical Completion of the Works.
37.1(b) If the Contractor fails to submit the said Performance Bond as specified
in Clause 37.1(a) by the Date of Commencement of the Works, then
the Contractor shall be deemed to have opted for Performance Bond in
the form of Performance Guarantee Sum as provided for under Clause
37.7 hereof and in which case, all provisions set out in the Contract in
relation to the Employer’s rights with regard to the use of and recovery
from the proceeds of the Performance Bond shall equally apply to the
Performance Guarantee Sum.
Form of the Performance Bond

37.2 The Performance Bond shall be in the form issued in the terms and conditions
specified in the Contract or otherwise approved by the Employer, and issued by an
approved licensed bank, insurance company or financial institution incorporated
in Malaysia.
Validity of the Performance Bond

37.3 The Performance Bond submitted by the Contractor shall remain valid until three
(3) Months after the Completion Date. Where the Works would not be completed
by the Completion Date, whether or not an EOT has been granted, the Contractor
shall, before two (2) Months prior to the expiry of the Performance Bond, extend
the duration of the Performance Bond to expire three (3) Months after the
projected date of Practical Completion of the Works, or such further date as may
be instructed by the Architect.
Failure to Extend the Validity

37.4 If the Contractor fails to provide or maintain the validity of the Performance
Bond in accordance with this Clause, then without prejudice to any other rights

and remedies which the Employer may possess, the Employer may withhold or
deduct an amount equal to the Performance Bond from any payment due or to
become due to the Contractor. The Employer may retain such amount until such
time that a Performance Bond for the remaining required period is provided, or
the Performance Bond is no longer required by the provisions of the Contract.
Payments from the Performance Bond upon Determination

under Clause 25.0
37.5 In the event of determination of the Contractor’s employment under the Contract
under Clause 25.0, the Employer may, in addition to the rights and remedies set
out therein, call on the Performance Bond and utilise any payments from the
Performance Bond for the completion of and/or rectification of the Works and
reimbursement of loss and/or expense suffered by the Employer. On completion
of the Works, any balance of monies remaining from the Performance Bond shall
be refunded to the Contractor without interest.
Return of Performance Bond

37.6 If the Contractor determines his own employment under Clause 26.0, the Employer
shall within twenty-eight (28) Days thereof return the Performance Bond to the
Contractor for cancellation.
Performance Guarantee Sum

37.7 The Contractor may opt for a Performance Bond in the form of Performance
Guarantee Sum, whereby deductions of ten percent (10%) shall be made from
the first interim payment and subsequent interim payments until the total amount
deducted aggregate to a sum equivalent to the amount as set out in the Appendix.
The amount deducted shall be retained by the Employer until three (3) Months
after the issuance of the Certificate of Practical Completion.
38.0 Governing Law
Laws of Malaysia Shall Apply

38.1 Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties, the law governing the Contract
shall be the Laws of Malaysia.
39.0 Waiver
Waiver
39.1 Unless otherwise provided, no failure or delay on the part of either Party to
exercise any right or remedy under this Contract shall be construed or operate
as a waiver thereto nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right or remedy
be construed as waiver of any other rights or remedies provided in this Contract.
Such rights and remedies are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or
remedies provided by the law.

Appendix
Clause
Defects Liability Period [if none is stated is 15.3 ………………………………..
twelve (12) Months from the day stated in
the Certificate of Practical Completion of the
Works]
Insurance cover for accidental bodily injury 19.1 RM …………………………..
to or illness of third-parties (whether fatal (Details)
or not), accidental loss of or damage to
property (the aggregate liability of the
insurers shall be limited by twice the limit of
indemnity caused by any one occurrence)
[if none stated the insured liability shall be
not less than RM1 million]
Amount of Insurance Cover for Works, 20.0 RM …………………………..
Materials and Goods [if none stated is the (Details)
Contract Sum as stated in the Articles plus
15%]
Insuring Party 20.0 Contractor/Employer*
(delete as may be
appropriate)
Insurance deductible amount [if none 19.1 and, RM ……………………….....
stated shall be not more than RM50,000 an 20.0
occurrence]
Date of Commencement 21.0 ………………………………...

Completion Date 21.0 ………………………………...
Sectional Completion (*)
Brief Description of Date of Commencement Completion Date (21.0) Liquidated

Section of the Work (21.0) Damages at the
rate of (22.0)
RM ………………
1 …………………………… ……………………………
(per Day)
RM ………………
2 …………………………… ……………………………
(per Day)
RM ………………
3 …………………………… ……………………………
(per Day)

Liquidated Damages 22.0 at the rate of RM ………. (per
Day)
Limit of Liquidated Damages [if none 22.1(a)(ii) …… % of the Contract Sum
stated means there is no cap on the
amount of Liquidated Damages]
Period of Delay [if none is stated is a 21.0 & 26.0 ……………………………….....
continuous period of three (3) Months)
Interim Claim Interval 30.1 ……………………………….....
Period of Honouring Certificates [if none 30.1, 30.6 & 30.14 ……………………………….....
stated is twenty-one (21) Days from the
date of presentation of the required Tax
Invoice with the relevant Certificate (if
the Contractor is a taxable person under
the Goods and Services Act 2014), or
the date of issuance of the relevant
Certificate (if the Contractor is not a
taxable person under the Goods and
Services Act 2014), as the case may be]
Percentage of Value of materials and 30.2 ……………………………….....
goods included in the Certificate [if none
stated is 100%]
Percentage of Certified Value Retained [if 30.5 ……………………………….....
none stated is 10% of the value of work
executed and materials on site included
in the certificate subject to the Limit of
Retention Fund]
Limit of Retention Fund [if none stated is 30.5 RM …………………………......
5% of the Contract Sum]
Period to complete the Final Account [ if 30.10(c) ……………………………….....
none stated shall be twelve (12) Months
from the date of Practical Completion]
Amount of Performance Bond / 37.0 RM …………………………......
Performance Guarantee Sum [if none
stated is 5% of the Contract Sum]
(*) – This is to be used when there are different Completion Dates for identified Sections

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THIS AGREEMENT is made on the ……….... day of ……….. year ………………….

A. The Employer desires that the Works known as …………………………………

C. The Specification, the said Contract Drawings numbered ……………………

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(a) The Letter of Acceptance [or Letter of Award];

The Contract Documents are to be read as mutually explanatory of one another. In

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(a) Structural & Civil Engineer: …………………………………………………………………

(b) Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: …………………………………………......................

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8.1 Appendix means the Appendix to the Conditions of the Contract;

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8.5 Articles means the articles in the Articles of Agreement;

8.16 Confirmation of Architect’s Instruction or CAI means the confirmation of Architect’s

8.18 Contract or Contract Documents means the documents referred to in Article 2 of

8.19 Contract Bills comprise the following documents:

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8.30 Exceptionally Adverse Weather Condition means a condition of weather on a day

8.33 Force Majeure means an exceptional event or circumstance which:

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8.40 Month means calendar month;

8.41 Nominated Sub-Contractor means a sub-contractor nominated by the Architect

8.47 Practical Completion or Practically Completed means the state of completion

8.49 Provisional or Provisional Quantity means the estimated quantities of work

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8.60 Sub-Contractor means any sub-contractor including Nominated Sub-Contractor,

8.63 Unforeseeable means not reasonably foreseeable by an experienced contractor by

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Signed for and on behalf of } Signature ........................................

In the presence of:

Signed for and on behalf of } Signature ........................................

In the presence of:

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1.0 Contractor’s General Obligations

Completion of Works in Accordance with the Contract

Site Operations, Temporary Works and Methods of

Contractor’s Design, Responsibilities and Design Performance

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Discrepancy or Divergence Between Contract Documents

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Access to Site and Rights of Way

Suitability and Maintenance of Access Route

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Protection of the Environment

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2.0 Architect’s Power and Architect’s Instructions

Architect’s Power to Delegate