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Guarantee vs Warrantee

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1). Guarantees are covered by a guarantor (bank or insurer)

  • Common method of security

2). Warrantees are covered by the party in which the claim is made to

  • Exists in contracts & legislation (domestic builders leg. & consumer guarantees)
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Collateral Warranty

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Guarantees by third party’s or subconsultants

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Role of Specifications

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  • Precise quantitative descriptions of how the work is to be conducted trade by trade
  • Insures compliance
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Correct Procedure for Reviewing Shop Drawings

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  • Mark up what is wrong only
  • Descriptive not Prescriptive
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Key difference between ABIC SW and MASTER BUILDER Contract

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  • No provision for administrator in the MB (therefore no ability for architect to assess claims and make instructions)
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Role of Administrator/Superintendent vs Role of Contractor

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  • Administrator/Superintendent ensures proper contract execution
  • Contractor constructs & supervises.

Never use the word supervise in relation to the Architect’s role.

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Hold Point vs Verification Point

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Hold Point - approval & inspection required before advancement

Verification Point - Evidence to be supplied by contractor (useful for remote sites)

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Opening Up Works & Instructions to Rectify

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  • Architect has authority to request rectification & opening up of works
  • Architect must act independently
  • Client to cover associated cost if no defect found (opening up of works)
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Latent Conditions

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Undocumented physical conditions unforeseeable during tender period entitling contractor to claim time extension w/ cost

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Implication of Valuable Item Discovered On Site

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Contractor entitled to extention of time w/ costs and item belongs to owner

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Key Consideration when selecting substitutions

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1). Law (compliance & permits)
2). Design Implications
3). Required Approvals (RBS, Client, Consultants)

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Clauses to include when CA is excluded from scope of services

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1). Limit scope of inspections and liability
2). Architect to have no obligation to ensure proper contract execution

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Responsible party for Statutory Approvals required for commencement of construction

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The party who engages the Architect.

ie. in TFPLS - Owner, in D&C - Contractor

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Responsible Party for Occupancy Certificates

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Always the Contractor

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Principle

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Owner/Client

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Contract Price

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Cost of works inc. GST

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Security in ABIC

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Bank Guarantee or Cash Retention valued at nominated percentage of Initial Contract Price

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Insurances to be held by contractor and for how long

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Public Liability
Workers Compensation
Contract Works Insurance (can be held by owner instead)

Until Final Certificate

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Insurances typically held by Owner (pending building class and requirements) and when are they required

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Public Liability
Workers Compensation
Building & Contents

From Practical Completion Onwards

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Whose insurance covers damages incurred between PC & FC

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Depends on the nature of the scenario. The insurances held by the contractor only cover damages directly linked to their work, workers or subcontractors.

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Bank Guarantee vs Cash Retention (Security Available to Principle)

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  • Cash Retention is accumulated as a percentage of each progress claim, security increases over time
  • Bank Guarantees are available in full from commencement, security is maximized throughout
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Contract Works Insurance

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  • Covers loss/damage resulting from unrectified/incomplete work, not the work itself.
  • Also includes damage from extreme weather events or circumstances out of the contractors control
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Who covers the cost of Discrepancies (Errors, Omissions, Ambiguity)

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  • If it should have been avoided by a “Reasonable” architect:

At Architect’s Cost

  • If it is the result of ordinary construction processes:

At Client’s Cost (Ideally captured in a contingency)

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Types of Contingencies and their functions

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Design Contingency:
Budgeted contingency during design phase

Construction Contingency:
Allowance for discrepancies, latent conditions and unresolved scope. Either separate to contract or listed as a provisional sum.

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Two Main Types of Variations
1). Unforeseen - Statutory - Latent Conditions - Discrepancies 2). Client Issued - Design Change
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Process for Releasing Security
- 50% at PC - 50% at FC
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How long should a Bank Guarantee be valid for
Until end of FC + a reasonable buffer period
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Signs of Builder Insolvency
- Overclaiming - Pressure to Pay - Underperforming
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Prime Cost Sum
Allowance for the supply of material or equipment or for payment to a authority not full known
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Provisional Sum
Allowance for the performance of necessary work including supply of materials not full known Includes infrastructure connection to services from site
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Adjustment for Provisional or Prime Cost Calculation
Overspend: Total Cost = (Actual Cost−Allowance)(1+Builder’s Margin Rate)(1+GST Rate) Underspend Calculation: Total Credit=(Allowance−Actual Cost)(1+GST Rate) Note: Agreed margin schedule for provision & prime costs is often different then the agreed margin for general contract adjustments
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Causes for Claims to Adjust Contract
Variations Delays Provisional Sum Adjustment Prime Cost Adjustment
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Procedure for Claims to Adjust Contract
1). Contractor Claim to Architect 2). Architect's Certificate approving claim 3). Tax Invoice to Clients
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Architect's Obligations to Act Independently
1). Contractual (Administrator) 2). Statutory (NCC Compliance)
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Set Off Monies
Money owed to client Ex: Client supplied material under builder's scope
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Main Certificates Issued by Superintendent
- Progress Certificate (in response to monthly progress claims) - Practical Completion Certificate - Final Certificate
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Security of Payment Act
Ensures timely payment for construction work through claims, adjudication, and dispute resolution processes.
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Architects Role When Contractor Requests Payment under SOP
- Continue contractual obligations in contract in parallel - SOP may override contract if more favorable but client to consult Lawyer, Architect has no duty in process
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Practical Completion
- Contract works are deemed substantially complete by the Architect - Remaining items or defects must not unreasonably affect occupancy - All authority approvals must have been obtained prior.
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Procedure for Staged Practical Completion
- Use suitable contract such as ABIC MW - Consider implications to approvals, insurances and occupation
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Procedure for Completion of Works (PC)
1). Contractor Inspection: Prior to scheduled PC (10 WD in ABIC), contractor to provide defects list and timetable for correction 2). Notification to Architect Contractor to Notify Architect of completion w/ updated defects list 3). Architect to conduct Inspection 4). Architect to provide PC Certificate * If Deemed PC and all official docs received * 5). Owner to return 50% security
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Possession of Works before PC
PC deemed as reached and Contractor can make a claim to adjust contract. 50% Security to be released.
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Architect fails to issue notice of PC
PC deemed as reached and Contractor can make a claim to adjust contract. 50% Security to be released.
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Works not complete by PC
Client is entitled to enforce Liquidated Damages at any point up until 20 days after PC (ABIC)
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Liquidated Damages
Daily rate as specified in contract claimable by client in the event that the works are not complete by PC. Rate must be a clear & genuine estimate of damages
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Adjustment of Time With Cost
- Delays due to uncontrollable circumstances affecting the critical path. - Only includes delays that are not weather related or covered by time delay allowances.
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Adjustment of Time Without Costs
- Delays impacting critical path due to weather or circumstances listed as not entitled to adjustment of costs
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Architects Obligation When Aware of a Time Delay
Administrator must offer a time extension even if the claim is not initially made by the contractor
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Potential Drawbacks for Including Too Many Time Allowances (Provisional Period For Delay)
- Inflate price - Increased admin when assessing adjustment claims - Extended timeframe if allowance is overestimated
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Critical Path
Sequence of critical events that determine the minimum project timeline
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Defect Liability and default length
Period between PC and FC where contractor is obliged to rectify outstanding and new defects. Usually 12 months
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Course of action if Contractor does not rectify issues within agreed time (pre or post PC)
1). Owner may engage separate contractor to fix defects 2). Owner can make claim to adjust contract 3). Architect to Assess Claim 4). Client can invoice contractor 5). No pay = grounds for termination and access to security
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Extension of Defects Liability Period
The rectification of certain defects may trigger a new defects liability for that item only, extending the date of FC
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Course of Action if a Design Issue is uncovered
Do not admit fault and contact PI
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Manuals and Official Documents at PC
Contractor's Obligation
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Role of Programs in ABIC
- Not Contractual - Required to be provide within 10 day of possession - Required to be updated when PC adjusted by 5+ days
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Ipso Facto
Prevents right to terminate for certain insolvency events
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Architect fails to assess claim
Claim becomes payable in full and architect can revise w/ final cert
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Measures to take if contractor wants to claim offsite items
Ask for bank guarantee, proof of ownership or insurance
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Process when contractor is not paid
- Interest can be claimed - Suspension possible after 2 x notices as per contract - Must keep working until that point - Architect stays out of it (except for progress claims and assessments)
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When can security be drawn
When Contract has been terminated
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Calculation for Extension of Time w/ Costs
(# of days in extension)(Scheduled Adjustment of Time Cost/Day at Relevant Stage)
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Where are Particular Persons nominated in the ABIC
Attached to specific prime or provisional costs
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Warranty for Owner Supplied Materials
Owner warrants compliance only if contractor checks and informs them if non-compliant
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Procedure when Discrepancies are Found (ABIC)
1). Refer to Order of Precedence 2). If Order of Precedence does not provide clarity - contractor can claim a variation
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