Contractors’ Forms – Simple Works Subcontract

SW.SC 2008 Version

No. Title
Standard Form
Con 1 Contractor’s Instruction (to Subcontractor)
Con 2 Request for Information
Con 3 Contractor's Written Decision
Con 4 Instruction for Variation Quotation
Con 5 Instruction to Proceed/Not to Proceed With Variation
Con 6 Notice of Substantial Completion
Con 7* Progress Payment Statement
Con 8* Final Payment Statement
Other Forms
Con 9 Instruction Subcontract Works Not At Substantial Completion
Con 10 Written Statement Subcontract Works Not At and Not Near Substantial
Completion
Con 11 Notice of Entitlement to Liquidated Damages
Con 12 Instruction to Correct Defects or Finalise Work
Con 13 Request to Submit Final Claim
Con 14 Assessment of Cost of Completing Subcontract Works
Con 15 Q9 Payment Statement as to Amount Payable
Con 16 Notice To Remedy Default
Con 17 Contractor's Notice to Subcontractor
Con 18 P2 Notice of Dispute
Con 19 Notice of Termination

* Two forms – simple version and complex version – for use where Security of Payment
legislation operates.
 CONTRACTOR’S FORMS Con 1
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

CONTRACTOR'S INSTRUCTION

No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Subcontractor:

In accordance with clause number..................... you are instructed as follows:

[insert details here]

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Contractor

Distribution: Original: Subcontractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Contractor:
This form may be used for any instruction including instructions under clauses, A7, F6, G5, G7, J1, J3, J6, K2, K3, M12, R10 &
Q3.
 CONTRACTOR’S FORMS Con 2
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Subcontractor:

In accordance with clause number ..................... please provide information to resolve the following
matter [insert details here].

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Contractor

Distribution: Original: Subcontractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Contractor
This form may be used for any request for information including under clauses E8, H3.2, N4, N11.
 CONTRACTOR’S FORMS Con 3
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

CONTRACTOR'S WRITTEN DECISION

No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Subcontractor:

In accordance with clause................................... the following written decision is provided in response to

your claim in respect of [insert details of claim].

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Contractor

Distribution: Original: Subcontractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Contractor:
The written decision must specify any adjustment to the subcontract price, the date for substantial completion or both.
This form may be used for all written decisions arising from claims including claims under clauses F7, G8, J4, J7, L1, M8, N9,
Q12.
It may also be used for written decisions under clauses M10.
 CONTRACTOR’S FORMS Con 4
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

INSTRUCTION FOR VARIATION QUOTATION

No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Subcontractor:

In accordance with clause J1 you are instructed to provide the information detailed below with respect to
the following variation to the subcontract works:

[Insert or attach description of variation]

[delete where not applicable]

• an estimate of the whole, or any part, of the cost or saving as a consequence of the variation;

• an estimate of the effect of the variation on the date for substantial completion;

• a quotation for the whole, or any part, of the cost of the variation;

• other information.

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Contractor

Distribution: Original: Subcontractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

 CONTRACTOR’S FORMS Con 5
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

INSTRUCTION TO PROCEED WITH VARIATION

No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Subcontractor:

In accordance with clause J3 you are instructed to proceed / not to proceed [delete where not
applicable] with the variation in respect of which you provided an estimation and quotation on
............................. [date details provided]

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Contractor

Distribution: Original: Subcontractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

 CONTRACTOR’S FORMS Con 6
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

NOTICE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Subcontractor:

In accordance with clause M4 you are notified that inspection of the subcontract works is complete and
substantial completion was reached on the ................................. [insert date of substantial completion]

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Contractor

Distribution: Original: Subcontractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Contractor
This notice must be issued to the Subcontractor within 10 working days of completing the inspection.
 CONTRACTOR’S FORMS Con 7 Simple
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

PROGRESS PAYMENT STATEMENT

No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Subcontractor:

1 Adjustments to the subcontract price since previous assessment $.................................

2 Value of work completed: $.................................
3 Allowance [if any] for cost of rectifying defects: $.................................
4 Value of materials and equipment delivered to site: $.................................
5 Allowance for cash retention [where clause C2 applies]: $.................................
6 Set off of monies [if any]: $.................................
7 Liquidated damages [if any]: $.................................
8 Other: $.................................
9 GST: $.................................

Amount of this claim including GST, due to Subcontractor / Contractor

[delete where not applicable] $................................

The reason that the GST exclusive amount claimed and the GST exclusive amount certified are
different is as follows:
[insert reason here if applicable.]

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Contractor

Distribution: Original: Subcontractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Contractor.
You must issue a payment statement to the subcontractor within 20 business days of receiving a claim for a progress payment.
 CONTRACTOR’S FORMS Con 7 Complex
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

For use where Security of Payments Legislation is in Force. Check with your Legal Adviser

PROGRESS PAYMENT SCHEDULE NO: ……………

REFERS TO: PROGRESS PAYMENT CLAIM No……………………. Date………………………………
FOR THE PERIOD ………………… to ………………

PROJECT:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
SUBCONTRACT: ……………………………………………………………
SUBCONTRACT NO: …………………………………………
SCHEDULE PREPARED BY:…………………………………………………………………………………. (Contractor)
OF: ……………………………………………………………………………………………… (ordinary place of business)
TELEPHONE NO: ………………………………………..... FAX NO: ……………………………………………………..
TO: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….(Subcontractor)
THE AMOUNT OF THE PAYMENT THE CONTRACTOR
PROPOSES TO MAKE IS (see item 5 below) $......................................................

1. Assessed progress on the original Subcontract Work since the last payment $......................................................

2. Add for:
(a) Work completed on approved variations since the last payment $......................................................
(b) Extras adjustments to provisional allowances since the last payment $......................................................
(c) Other extras adjustment/s under the subcontract $......................................................

3. Assessed value of work done since the last payment $......................................................

4. Less:
(a) Credit adjustments to provisional allowances since the last payment $......................................................
(b) Liquidated damages (if any) $......................................................
(c) Set offs etc due to the Contractor (see separate schedule) $......................................................
(d) Other deductions/credits under the subcontract $......................................................

5. Cost of Building work in this payment $......................................................

6. Less cash retention $......................................................

7. Nett amount of payment $......................................................

8. Plus GST $......................................................

NOTE: Items 1 to 5 should exclude GST

THE REASONS FOR THE DIFFERENCE (IF ANY) BETWEEN THE CLAIMED AMOUNT AND THE
SCHEDULED AMOUNT AND THE REASONS FOR WITHHOLDING ANY PAYMENT (IF APPLICABLE) ARE
SET OUT IN THE ATTACHED SCHEDULES (IF ANY)

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Contractor
Distribution: Original: Subcontractor □ Copies: File □ Other □
Note to Contractor.
You must issue a payment statement to the subcontractor within 20 business days of receiving a claim for a progress payment.
 CONTRACTOR’S FORMS Con 8 Complex
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

For use where Security of Payments Legislation is in Force. Check with your Legal Adviser

PROGRESS PAYMENT SCHEDULE NO: …………… (FINAL)

REFERS TO: FINAL PROGRESS PAYMENT CLAIM No……………………. Date………………………………

PROJECT:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
SUBCONTRACT: ……………………………………………………………
SUBCONTRACT NO: …………………………………………
SCHEDULE PREPARED BY: ………………………………………………………………………………. (Contractor)
OF: ………………………………………………………………………………………………(ordinary place of business)
TELEPHONE NO: ………………………………………… FAX NO: …………………………………………………
TO: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....(Subcontractor)

THE AMOUNT OF FINAL PAYMENT THE CONTRACTOR PROPOSES TO MAKE IS

(see Item 5 below) $.....................................................

1. The original subcontract price, as stated in the subcontract $......................................................

2. Total (net) value of contract adjustments

$......................................................
3. Final adjusted subcontract price (including GST)
$......................................................
4. Less: total amount paid to date
$......................................................

5. Proposed amount to be paid in respect of the final claim (Item 3 – Item 4) $......................................................

THE FOLLOWING SECURITIES WILL ALSO BE RELEASED AS PART OF THE FINAL PAYMENT:

THE REASONS FOR THE DIFFERENCE (IF ANY) BETWEEN THE CLAIMED AMOUNT AND THE
SCHEDULED AMOUNT AND THE REASONS FOR WITHHOLDING ANY PAYMENT (IF APPLICABLE) ARE
SET OUT IN THE ATTACHED SCHEDULES (IF ANY)

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Contractor

Distribution: Original: Subcontractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Contractor.
You must issue a final payment statement to the subcontractor within 30 business days of receiving a claim for a final payment.
 CONTRACTOR’S FORMS Con 8 Simple
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

FINAL PAYMENT STATEMENT

No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Subcontractor:

Amount of this claim including GST, due to Subcontractor / Contractor

[delete where not applicable]: $......................

The amount of GST included in the payment is: $......................

The reason that the GST exclusive amount claimed and the GST exclusive amount certified are
different is as follows:
[insert reasons here if applicable.]

The Contractor hereby acknowledges their obligation to release the remaining security in the sum of
$.................... [if applicable.]

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Contractor

Distribution: Original: Subcontractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Contractor.
You must issue a final payment statement to the subcontractor within 30 business days of receiving a claim for a final payment.
 CONTRACTOR’S FORMS Con 9
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

INSTRUCTION SUBCONTRACT WORKS NOT AT BUT NEAR SUBSTANTIAL

COMPLETION

No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Subcontractor:

In accordance with clause M5 you are instructed that the subcontract works are not at but near
substantial completion.

You are instructed to complete the following works promptly in order for substantial completion to be
reached.

[insert description of works outstanding]

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Contractor

Distribution: Original: Subcontractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Contractor
You must issue this instruction to the Subcontractor within 10 working days of completing the inspection.
 CONTRACTOR’S FORMS Con 10
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

WRITTEN STATEMENT SUBCONTRACT WORKS NOT AT & NOT NEAR SUBSTANTIAL

COMPLETION

No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Subcontractor:

In accordance with clause M6 you are advised that for the following reasons the subcontract works are
not at and not near substantial completion [insert summary of reasons].

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Contractor

Distribution: Original: Subcontractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Contractor
You must issue this instruction to the Subcontractor within 10 working days of completing the inspection.
 CONTRACTOR’S FORMS Con 11
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

NOTICE OF ENTITLEMENT TO LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Subcontractor:

In accordance with clause M10/ M11 [delete where not applicable] you are notified that, as the
subcontract works have not reached substantial completion by the due date, the contractor is entitled to
liquidated damages calculated in accordance with Item 19 of Schedule 1 / intends to enforce its right to
liquidated damages calculated in accordance with Item 19 of Schedule 1 [delete where not applicable] .

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Contractor

Distribution: Original: Subcontractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

 CONTRACTOR’S FORMS Con 12
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

INSTRUCTION TO CORRECT DEFECTS OR FINALISE WORK

No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Subcontractor:

In accordance with clause M12 you are instructed to correct the following defects / finalise the following
works [delete where not applicable] by ...................................[insert date as agreed or 5 working days]

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Contractor

Distribution: Original: Subcontractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

 CONTRACTOR’S FORMS Con 13
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

REQUEST TO SUBMIT FINAL CLAIM

No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Subcontractor:

In accordance with clause N10 you are requested to submit a final claim for payment for the whole of
the works / a part of the works as defined below. [delete where not applicable]

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Contractor

Distribution: Original: Subcontractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

 CONTRACTOR’S FORMS Con 14
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

ASSESSMENT OF COST OF COMPLETING SUBCONTRACT WORKS

No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Subcontractor:

In accordance with clause Q8 the following is an assessment of the cost of completing the subcontract
works:

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Contractor

Distribution: Original: Subcontractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Contractor
The amount shown here excludes any amount paid to sub-subcontractors under clause Q7.
 CONTRACTOR’S FORMS Con 15
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

Q9 PAYMENT STATEMENT AS TO AMOUNT PAYABLE No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:
To Subcontractor:
As at the date of termination the amount of the subcontract price as adjusted is as follows:
1 Amount of subcontract price as adjusted at date of
termination. $.................................
2 Value of building work completed, including GST,
assessed in the last payment statement issued under
clause N4. $................................
3 Cost to the Contractor of completing the subcontract
works, including GST. $................................
4 Sum paid by Contractor to a sub-subcontractor or
supplier, including GST, under clause Q7 not already
paid to the Subcontractor for the same work, materials
or equipment necessary to complete the subcontract
works. $................................
5 Assessment of any claim by Contractor under this
contract for a set off of monies due $................................
6 Liquidated damages in accordance with clause M10,
since any previous payment statement, calculated up
to the date of termination of Subcontractor.
7 Total of items 2 to 6 $.................................
8 Amount of security drawn or appropriated to date $.................................
9 Amount of security by cash retention held by
Contractor $.................................
10 Total of items 8 and 9 $.................................

Amount at item 1 $...............................

Less amount at item 7 $...............................
Plus amount at Item 10 = ADJUSTED PRICE $...............................

The value of remaining security by unconditional guarantee is as follows:

$..................................

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Contractor

Distribution: Original: Subcontractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

 CONTRACTOR’S FORMS Con 16
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

NOTICE TO REMEDY DEFAULT

No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Subcontractor:

In accordance with clause Q1 you are required to remedy the following default within 10 working days:
[insert details of default]

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Contractor

Distribution: Original: Subcontractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

 CONTRACTOR’S FORMS Con 17
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

CONTRACTOR'S NOTICE TO SUBCONTRACTOR

No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Subcontractor:

In accordance with clause.............................. you are notified as follows:[insert details]

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Contractor

Distribution: Original: Subcontractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Contractor
This form may be used for all written notifications to subcontractors for instance under clause B1.
 CONTRACTOR’S FORMS Con 18
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

P2 NOTICE OF DISPUTE

Project:
Project no:
Claim notice no:
Date issued:

To Subcontractor

In accordance with clause P2.1 you are notified of a dispute in respect of.............................................
.............................................. [insert a description of the substance of the dispute]:

You are required to meet with us within 5 working days after delivery of this notice to make a bona fide
attempt to resolve the dispute.

...................................................................................... (signature) for

Contractor

Distribution: Original: Subcontractor † Copies: File † Other † ....................................

FINAL ABIC SW.SC 2008 Contractor FormsFINAL ABIC SW.SC 2008 Contractor Forms
 CONTRACTOR’S FORMS Con 19
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

NOTICE OF TERMINATION

No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Subcontractor:

In accordance with clause Q1 / Q2 [delete where not applicable] you are notified that, as you have not
complied with [insert details of default or insolvency ]

the subcontract is terminated.

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Contractor

Distribution: Original: Subcontractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Subcontractors’ Forms – Simple Works Subcontract
SW.SC 2008 Version

No. Title
Sub 1 Request For Information / Instruction / Notice
Sub 2 Notice Of Intention To Claim
Sub 3 Details Of Claim
Sub 4 Additional Information
Sub 5 Security By Unconditional Guarantee
Sub 6 Subcontract Works Program
Sub 7 Notice To Contractor – Subcontract Works Near Substantial Completion
Sub 8* Progress Claim – Summary Sheet
Sub 9 Final Claim – Summary Sheet
Sub 10 Notice Of Start Or End Of Delay
Sub 11 Notice To Contractor – Possession Of Subcontract Works Before Practical Completion
Sub 12 Notification Of Official Notice or Order
Sub 13 Notice Of Substantial Completion
Sub 14 Notice Of Dispute
Sub 15 Subcontractor's Notice To Contractor
Sub 16 P2 Notice of Dispute
Sub 17 Notice To Remedy Default
Sub 18 Notice of Suspension / Termination

* Two forms – simple version and complex version – for use where Security of Payment
legislation operates.

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Contractor

Distribution: Original: Subcontractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

 SUBCONTRACTOR’S FORMS Sub 1
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION / INSTRUCTION / NOTICE

No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Contractor:

In accordance with clause number ……………, please provide an instruction / a notice / information
[delete where not applicable] to resolve the following matter [insert details here]:

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Subcontractor

Distribution: Original: Contractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Subcontractor:
This form may be used for any request, including requests under clauses F5, J1, J5, M8, N8.
 SUBCONTRACTOR’S FORMS Sub 2
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CLAIM

No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Contractor:

You are notified of our intention to make a claim in accordance with clause number ............................,
[insert a brief description of the intended claim]:

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Subcontractor

Distribution: Original: Contractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Subcontractor:
You must notify your intention to make a claim promptly after becoming aware of the circumstances that will cause the claim.
Details of your claim must be provided within 10 working days. This form may be used for all claims including claims under
clauses B2, E10, F7, G8, H, J4, J7, M8, N9 Q12.
 SUBCONTRACTOR’S FORMS Sub 3
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

DETAILS OF CLAIM

No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Contractor:
The details of our claim numbered.................................[ie. the same as its matching notice of claim no.]
and dated................................are as follows, [insert complete details of the claim]:

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Subcontractor

Distribution: Original: Contractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Subcontractor:
You must notify your intention to make a claim promptly after becoming aware of the circumstances that will cause the claim.
Details of your claim must be provided within 10 working days. This form may be used for all claims including claims under
clauses B2, E10, F7, G8, H, J4, J7, L1, M8, N9 Q12.
 SUBCONTRACTOR’S FORMS Sub 4
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Contractor:
In accordance with your request dated ..................................... for additional information regarding our
claim numbered
................................................................. the following details are provided, [insert details of the additional
information]:

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Subcontractor

Distribution: Original: Contractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Subcontractor
As this additional information is required to assess your claim, comprehensive information should be provided. This form may
be used when making claims under clauses B2, E10, F7, G8, J2, J7, L1, M8, N4, N9, Q12 in conjunction with H2.
 SUBCONTRACTOR’S FORMS Sub 5
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

SECURITY – BY UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEES

No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Contractor:

In accordance with clause C3, security in the form of two equal unconditional guarantees is attached.

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Subcontractor

Distribution: Original: Contractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Subcontractor:
The unconditional guarantees must be provided with 10 working days of the contract being executed. Furthermore, the first
progress payment will not be paid until the owner has possession of them.
 SUBCONTRACTOR’S FORMS Sub 6
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

SUBCONTRACT WORKS PROGRAM

No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Contractor:

† In accordance with clause G5, a program for the subcontract works is attached [insert details or
attach relevant documents].

OR

† In accordance with clause G6, the updated program dated ................................ is attached
[insert details or attach relevant documents].

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Subcontractor

Distribution: Original: Contractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Subcontractor:
The program must include:
• commencement and completion dates of major stages .
• the date for substantial completion.
• the start and completion date for all major trades
• a critical path
If an updated program is being provided you must indicate how the previous program has been affected by adjustments of
time.
 SUBCONTRACTOR’S FORMS Sub 7
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR – SUBCONTRACT WORKS NEAR SUBSTANTIAL

COMPLETION

No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Contractor:

The subcontract works are near substantial completion. In accordance with clause M2 a detailed list of
defects and incomplete work and a timetable for their correction is attached.

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Subcontractor

Distribution: Original: Contractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Contractor:
You are required to commence inspection of the works promptly
 SUBCONTRACTOR’S FORMS Sub 8 Complex
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008
To be used where Security of Payments legislation is
in place. Seek legal advice.

PROGRESS PAYMENT CLAIM NO: …………………………………. FOR THE PERIOD ………….………… to

………..……………

PROJECT: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
SUBCONTRACT: ……………………………………………………………
SUBCONTRACT NO: …………………………………………
MADE BY:………………………………………………………………………………………………(Subcontractor)
OF: …………………………………………………………………………………………… (ordinary place of business)
TELEPHONE NO: ………………………………………. FAX NO: ……………………………………………………..
TO: ………………………………………………………………………………………….……………...(Contractor)
TOTAL AMOUNT OF THIS PAYMENT CLAIM (see Item 12 below) $......................................................

THE WORK FOR WHICH THIS CLAIM IS MADE AND THE METHOD OF CALCULATION OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE
CLAIM ARE SET OUT BELOW (AND IN THE ATTACHED SCHEDULES)

1. Progress on the original Subcontract Work

(a) Value of original work completed to date1 (….% of the subcontract price) $......................................................
(b) Less: Value of original work completed to the date of the last payment claim $......................................................
Amount claimed for work done in the claim period on the original subcontract works $......................................................

2. Adjust for:
(a) Work completed on approved variations since the last claim2 $......................................................
(b) Adjustments to Prime Cost Items since the last claim3 $......................................................
(c) Adjustments to Provisional Sums since the last claim4 $......................................................

3. Total value of work done since the date of the last payment claim $......................................................

4. Add: Any monies due and payable to the Subcontractor (but unpaid) as of the $......................................................
date of this claim.

5. Less: Any credits or monies due to the Contractor $......................................................

6. Gross Payment Claim (including GST) $......................................................

7. GST applicable to the above (1/11th of Item 6) $......................................................

8. Cost of building work in this payment (Item 6 – Item 7) $......................................................

9. Less: Cash retention (if any) to be withheld from this payment $......................................................

10. Sub-total (Item 8 – Item 9) $......................................................

11. Add GST (10% of Item 10) $......................................................

12. Amount Claimed (Item 10 + Item 11) $......................................................

....................................................................... (signature) for

Subcontractor

Distribution: Original: Contractor † Copies: File † Other † ...........................

Note to Subcontractor:
This summary sheet should form the first page of your claim. Comprehensive details should be
submitted with all progress claims.
SUB-8
CLAIM NO:
SUBCONTRACT NO: FOR the PERIOD …………………………. to …………………………

Schedule 1: Itemised Claim for Progress Payment

Item Value of Item in the Percentage Value of Work

No. Item of Work Original Subcontract Completed to Date Completed to Date
Price $ $
$
1
2
3
4
5
6

TOTAL VALUE OF WORK TO DATE $ 4 [ %]5 $

Schedule 2: Variation Work Completed Since Last Claim

Approved Value of Percentage Amount Now

No. Description of Variation Item Variation Completed Since Claimable
$ Last Claim $
$

TOTAL ADJUSTMENT FOR WORK ON VARIATIONS SINCE LAST CLAIM $

Schedule 3: Adjustments to Prime Cost Items Since Last Claim

....................................................................... (signature) for
Subcontractor

Distribution: Original: Contractor † Copies: File † Other † ............................

Note to Subcontractor:
This summary sheet should form the first page of your claim. Comprehensive details should be submitted with all
progress claims.
SUB-8
CLAIM NO:
SUBCONTRACT NO: FOR the PERIOD …………………………. to …………………………

Amount Allowed Actual Cost Adjustment Margin on Gross Adjustment

No. Item in the of the Item Extra Extra to Subcontract
Subcontract $ [Or Credit] ( %) Price
$ $ $

TOTAL ADJUSTMENT FOR PRIME COST ITEMS SINCE LAST CLAIM $

Schedule 4: Adjustments To Provisional Sums Since Last Claim

Amount Allowed Actual Cost Adjustment Margin on Gross Adjustment

No. Item in the of the Item Extra Extra to Subcontract
Subcontract $ [Or Credit] ( %) $
$ $

TOTAL ADJUSTMENT FOR PROVISIONAL SUMS SINCE LAST CLAIM $

....................................................................... (signature) for

Subcontractor

Distribution: Original: Contractor † Copies: File † Other † ............................

Note to Subcontractor:
This summary sheet should form the first page of your claim. Comprehensive details should be submitted with all
progress claims.
 SUBCONTRACTOR’S FORMS Sub 8 Simple
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

PROGRESS CLAIM – SUMMARY SHEET No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Contractor:

1. The contract value of building work completed to date in accordance with N3 is $............................................
2. The value of materials delivered to the site is $............................................
3. Less the amount of retention pursuant to clause C2 $............................................
4. The GST applicable to this net amount is $............................................

5. Total for this claim including GST is $............................................

6. The total amount previously paid including GST is $............................................

7. Amount of this claim including GST is $............................................

Substantiating details as required by Item 21 Schedule 1 are attached.

I declare that
• all wages and other entitlements including building industry superannuation and long service leave levies due
have been paid to or on behalf of all employees of the Subcontractor
• all monies due to sub-subcontractors have been paid
• all insurances required to be maintained by the Subcontractor are in force.

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Subcontractor

Distribution: Original: Contractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Subcontractor:
This summary sheet should form the first page of your claim. Comprehensive details should be submitted with all progress claims
 SUBCONTRACTOR’S FORMS Sub 9
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

FINAL CLAIM – SUMMARY SHEET No:

SW.SC-1
2002

Version 2004
Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Contractor:

In accordance with the terms of the contract:

1. The original cost of building work was $............................................

2. The total adjustments to the cost of building work are $............................................

3. GST is $............................................

4. The final contract sum is (1 + 2 + 3) $............................................

5. The total amount previously paid including GST is $............................................

6. Amount of this claim including GST is (4 – 5) $............................................

Substantiating details are attached.

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Subcontractor

Distribution: Original: Contractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Subcontractor:
This summary sheet should form the first page of your final claim. Comprehensive details should be submitted with the claim.
 SUBCONTRACTOR’S FORMS Sub 10
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

NOTICE OF START OR END OF DELAY No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Contractor:

In accordance with clause L2 we advise that as of .........................................[insert date here] the subcontract works are
being delayed / the delay in the subcontract works has ended [delete where not applicable].

The cause of the delay is as follows:

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Subcontractor

Distribution: Original: Contractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Subcontractor
You must give notice within 2 working days of becoming aware of the start or end of a delay due to one of the causes in clause L1.
 SUBCONTRACTOR’S FORMS Sub 11
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

NOTICE OF POSSESSION OF THE WORKS BEFORE PRACTICAL COMPLETION No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Contractor:

As possession of the works was taken on ........................ [insert date] by the owner, which is prior to practical
completion, notification is hereby given under clause M9 that the works are deemed to have reached practical
completion.

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Subcontractor

Distribution: Original: Contractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

 SUBCONTRACTOR’S FORMS Sub 12
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

NOTIFICATION OF OFFICIAL DOCUMENT No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Contractor:

In accordance with clause J5 we notify that we have received an official document from
.............................................................in respect of ...............................................................

Please provide a written instruction to address the official document.

A copy of the official document is attached.

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Subcontractor

Distribution: Original: Contractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Subcontractor:
You must provide this notice to the contractor within 12 hours of receiving the official document.
 SUBCONTRACTOR’S FORMS Sub 13
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

NOTICE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Contractor:

You are notified that the subcontract works have reached substantial completion as at............................... [insert date
works reached substantial completion]
A detailed list of defects and incomplete work indicating correction or completion is attached.

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Subcontractor

Distribution: Original: Contractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Contractor:
You are required to commence inspection of the works promptly
 SUBCONTRACTOR’S FORMS Sub 14
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

NOTICE OF DISPUTE No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To Contractor:

In accordance with clause A8 you are notified that we wish to dispute the payment statement / notice / written
decision / written assessment / failure to issue the following [delete where not applicable] as described below:

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Subcontractor

Distribution: Original: Contractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Subcontractor
You must give this notice to the Contractor within 20 working days of receiving the payment statement, notice written decision or assessment or
becoming aware of the failure of the contractor to issue something
 SUBCONTRACTOR’S FORMS Sub 15
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

SUBCONTRACTOR'S NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR

Project:
Project no:
Claim notice no:
Date issued:

To Contractor:

In accordance with clause ..........................you are notified as follows; [insert details]:

...................................................................................... (signature) for

Subcontractor

Distribution: Original: Contractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

Note to Contractor.
This form may be used for all notifications to the contractor including under clauses A2.2, B1, J2.3, F5, G3 & M6,
 SUBCONTRACTOR’S FORMS Sub 16
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

P2 NOTICE OF DISPUTE

Project:
Project no:
Claim notice no:
Date issued:

To Contractor

In accordance with clause P2.1 you are notified of a dispute in respect of

................................................................................................................................................................................................
[insert a description of the substance of the dispute]:

You are required to meet with us within 5 working days after delivery of this notice to make a bona fide attempt to resolve
the dispute.

....................................................................... (signature) for

Subcontractor

Distribution: Original: Contractor † Copies: File † Other † ............................

 SUBCONTRACTOR’S FORMS Sub 17
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

NOTICE TO REMEDY DEFAULT No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To contractor:

In accordance with clause Q11 you are required to remedy the following default within 10 working days:
[insert details of default]

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Subcontractor

Distribution: Original: Contractor □ Copies: File □ Other □

 SUBCONTRACTOR’S FORMS Sub 18
Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) SW.SC 2008

[Insert your company details here]

NOTICE OF SUSPENSION / TERMINATION No:

Project:
Project no:
Date issued:

To contractor:

In accordance with clause Q12 / Q13 /Q14 [delete where not applicable] you are notified that as you have not complied
with [insert details of default] /as an insolvency event has occurred [delete where not applicable]

the subcontract is suspended / terminated. [delete where not applicable]

…………………………................................................................(signature) for
Subcontractor

Distribution: Original: Contractor □ Copies: File □ Other □