Building and Construction Sample Clauses

The 'Building and Construction' clause outlines the obligations, standards, and procedures related to the construction or improvement of structures under a contract. It typically specifies requirements for materials, workmanship, timelines, and compliance with relevant laws or codes. For example, it may require the contractor to obtain necessary permits and ensure that all work meets safety regulations. This clause serves to ensure that construction activities are performed to agreed standards, reducing the risk of disputes over quality or compliance.
Building and Construction. Laborers – means a person working for a contractor in the performance of work within the classifications historically and traditionally recognized in the industry as the calling commonly referred to as “building and construction laborers”.
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Building and Construction. Building and Construction costs are based on estimated linear meters or square meters as the case may be. Should any changes to the design require additional construction, these will be for the account of the client.
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Building and Construction. The provisions in this section are applicable only when the construction of permanent or semi-permanent structures or infrastructure is undertaken by the Agency and if the subcontracting of such work is envisaged. The Agency shall: 4.09.1 in accordance with local practice and the availability of appropriate insurance, ensure that all buildings for which the overall final construction cost will exceed US$ 20,000, or its equivalent in local currency at the United Nations official rate of exchange, are at all times during the course of construction kept adequately insured with a company of repute in the full value thereof against loss or damage by fire, lightning, flood, storm or such other hazards as may be considered advisable, until all work has been completed, or in those cases where a contractor is employed, until such time as the building has been formally handed over by the contractor. Insurance premiums incurred during the Sub-Project's implementation period may be charged against the relevant "Construction" component of the Sub-Project budget if provision has been made in the Sub-Project budget for such costs. Thereafter, and for as long as the building is being used for the purposes of the Sub-Project, similar insurance coverage shall be maintained in the full replacement value thereof at the user's own cost; 4.09.2 submit to UNHCR, one copy of each signed building and construction contract or subcontract exceeding a value of US$ 5,000, or equivalent, together with the relevant plans, specifications, bills of quantities and cost estimates; 4.09.3 ensure that a contract being awarded to third parties for building construction is established in accordance with local professional standards and practices, and includes conditions that, inter alia, provide that: (a) the contractor shall complete the work so as to be fit for occupation on a date specified in the Workplan (Annex C) attached to the Agreement. Failure to meet this deadline will normally incur a financial penalty payable by the contractor and calculated according to a daily or weekly rate for any delay; (b) except for any reasonable initial down payment that may be required according to local practice, payments to the contractor against the construction cost as shown in the tender document are made only on work performed. Normally such payments will not exceed 90 per cent of the invoice value; the balance of 10 per cent being withheld as a retention that will not be paid until the satisfactory...
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Building and Construction. INDUSTRY (SECURITY OF PAYMENT) ACT 2009 (ACT) (WHERE APPLICABLE) 20.1 At our sole discretion, if there are any disputes or claims for Goods and Services then the provisions of the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2009 may apply. 20.2 Nothing in the Terms is intended to have the effect of contracting out of any applicable provisions of the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2009 (ACT), except to the extent permitted by the Act where applicable.
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Building and Construction. Construction Law of the People’s Republic of China (《中華人民共和國建築法》) In accordance with the Construction Law of the People’s Republic of China, prior to the commencement of a construction project, the developer shall apply to the construction administrative authorities of a People’s Government of county level and above at the location of the project for a construction permit pursuant to the relevant provisions of the State. Construction enterprises engaging in construction activities shall be classified under different qualification grades based on qualification criteria such as their registered capital, technical professionals, technical equipment owned and track records of completed construction projects, and may engage in construction activities within the scope permitted by their qualification grade upon passing examination of qualifications and obtaining the qualification certificate of the corresponding grade. Administrative Measures for the Subcontracting of Housing and Municipal Infrastructure Projects (《房屋建築和市政基礎設施工程施工分包管理辦法》) In accordance with the Administrative Measures for the Subcontracting of Housing and Municipal Infrastructure Projects, the term “subcontracting of specialised project” as mentioned in the present Measures refers to the activity in which an enterprise which undertakes an entire construction project (the “specialised project contract-letting party”) subcontracts the specialised project of the project to another construction enterprise with appropriate qualifications (the “specialised project contractor”). No project developer may directly designate a project subcontractor, and no entity or individual may interfere with subcontracting activities carried out in accordance with the law. A project subcontractor shall have the appropriate qualification and undertake business within the scope of its qualification grade. Apart from being agreed upon in the general construction contract, the subcontracting of specialised project shall also be approved by the project developer concerned. The specialised project subcontractor shall complete the subcontracted project by itself.
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Building and Construction. Industry Payments Act 2004 (qld), Construction Contracts Act 2004 (WA)
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Building and Construction. B1.1 Definition of key concepts and terms i. Australian qualifications framework or AQF refers to the system of competency based training and certification. ii. Fields of work means a defined grouping of logically related skills based on an efficient organisation of work. iii. General Construction Stream includes all fields of work principally concerned with the erection of new structures or buildings (including demolition and pre-construction) and fitout and finishing activities relating to newly constructed or existing buildings or structures. iv. Industry accredited course or nationally accredited course is a course which has been constructed to reflect a group of standards which the CTQ has endorsed as being appropriate combinations of skills to be available to the industry. v. CTQ means "Construction Training Queensland". vi. New entrant means an employee who has never previously worked within the General Construction Stream. vii. Recognition of Prior Learning or RPL means the formal recognition of skill attained through on the job experience and/or training and may include formal qualifications (such as overseas qualifications), which have hitherto been unrecognised. viii. Self-directed Work Area Team or WAT means a group of employees who work as a team to plan and execute functions relevant to their employers business. Work Area Teams are generally autonomous of direct managerial supervision and perform their tasks in a way which maximises productivity and the utilisation of skills. ix. Streams or Skill streams means a broad grouping of skills related to a particular phase or aspect of production and does not extend beyond the scope of this Agreement. Carpenter, Joiner, Stonemason, Plumber, Bricklayer, Signwriter, Painter, Glazier, Licensed drainer, Repainter, Plasterer, Floor Layer, Wall and Floor Tiler, Roof Tiler, Roof Fixer, Rigger, Drainer, Dogperson, Mobile Conrete Pump Operator, Waterproofer, Scaffolder, Concrete Finisher means a person holding a qualification as a result of satisfactorily completing an industry or nationally accredited course as defined in Clause B1.1(d).
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Building and Construction. RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING TENANT ACTIVITIES
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Building and Construction. The provisions in this section are applicable only when the construction of permanent or semi-permanent structures or infrastructure is undertaken by the Government or Agency and if the subcontracting of such work is envisaged.
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  • Design and Construction of the Project Highway 10.1 Obligations prior to commencement of Works (i) Within 20 (twenty) days of the Appointed Date, the Contractor shall: (a) appoint its representative, duly authorised to deal with the Authority in respect of all matters under or arising out of or relating to this Agreement; (b) appoint a design director (the “Design Director”) who will head the Contractor’s design unit and shall be responsible for surveys, investigations, collection of data, and preparation of preliminary and detailed designs; (c) undertake and perform all such acts, deeds and things as may be necessary or required before commencement of Works under and in accordance with this Agreement, the Applicable Laws and Applicable Permits; and (d) make its own arrangements for quarrying of materials needed for the Project Highway under and in accordance with the Applicable Laws and Applicable Permits. (ii) The Authority shall, appoint an engineer (the “Authority’s Engineer”) before the Appointed Date to discharge the functions and duties specified in this Agreement, and shall notify to the Contractor the name, address and the date of appointment of the Authority’s Engineer forthwith. (iii) Within 30 (thirty) days of the Appointed Date, the Contractor shall submit to the Authority and the Authority’s Engineer a programme (the “Programme”) for the Works, developed using networking techniques, for review and consent of the Engineer, giving the following details: (a) Part I : Contractor’s organisation for the Project, the general methods and arrangements for design and construction, environmental management plan, Quality Assurance Plan including design quality plan, traffic management and safety plan covering safety of users and workers during construction (including use of ‘ROBOTS’ for diversion and control of traffic), Contractor’s key personnel and equipment. (b) Part II : Programme for completion of all stages of construction given in Schedule-H and Project Milestones of the Works as specified in Project Completion Schedule set forth in Schedule-J. The Programme shall include: i. the order in which the Contractor intends to carry out the Works, including the anticipated timing of design and stages of Works; ii. the periods for reviews under Clause 10.2; iii. the sequence and timing of inspections and tests specified in this Agreement; and iv. the particulars for the pre-construction reviews and for any other submissions, approvals and consents specified in the Agreement. The Contractor shall submit a revised Programme whenever the previous Programme is inconsistent with the actual progress or with the Contractor’s obligations. (c) Part III : Monthly cash flow forecast. (iv) The Contractor shall compute, on the basis of the Drawings prepared in accordance with Clause 10.2 (iv), and provide to the Authority’s Engineer, the length, area and numbers, as the case may be, in respect of the various items of work specified in Schedule-H and comprising the Scope of the Project. The Parties expressly agree that these details shall form the basis for estimating the interim payments for the Works in accordance with the provisions of Clause 19.3. For the avoidance of doubt, the sum of payments to be computed in respect of all the items of work shall not exceed the Contract Price, as may be adjusted in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. (v) The Contractor shall appoint a safety consultant (the “Safety Consultant”) to carry out a safety audit at the design stage of the Project Highway in accordance with the Applicable Laws and Good Industry Practice. The Safety Consultant shall be appointed after proposing to the Authority a panel of three (3) names of qualified and experienced firms from which the Authority may choose one (1) to be the Safety Consultant. Provided, however, that if the panel is not acceptable to the Authority and the reasons for the same are furnished to the Contractor, the Contractor shall propose to the Authority a revised panel of three (3) names from the firms empanelled as safety consultants by the [Ministry of Road Transport and Highways] for obtaining the consent of the Authority. The Contractor shall also obtain the consent of the Authority for the key personnel of the Safety Consultant who shall have adequate experience and qualifications in safety audit of the highway projects. The Authority shall, within 15 (fifteen) days of receiving a proposal from the Contractor hereunder, convey its decision, with reasons, to the Contractor, and if no such decision is conveyed within the said period, the Contractor may proceed with engaging of the Safety Consultant. (vi) The safety audit pursuant to Clause 10.1 (v) shall be carried out by the Safety Consultant in respect of all such design details that have a bearing on safety of Users as well as pedestrians and animals involved in or associated with accidents. The recommendations of the Safety Consultant shall be incorporated in the design of the Project Highway and the Contractor shall forward to the Authority’s Engineer a certificate to this effect together with the recommendations of the Safety Consultant. In the event that any works required by the Safety Consultant shall fall beyond the scope of Schedule-B, Schedule-C or Schedule-D, the Contractor shall make a report thereon and seek the instructions of the Authority for Change in Scope. For the avoidance of doubt, the Safety Consultant to be engaged by the Contractor shall be independent of the design and implementation team of the Contractor.

  • Design and Construction In complying with the requirements of the specification both with respect to arrangement and detail, design is to conform to the best current engineering practice. Each of the several parts of the material is to be of the maker’s standard design provided that this design is in general accordance with the specification. The essence of design should be simplicity and reliability in order to give long continuous service with high economy and low maintenance cost. Particular attention should be paid to internal and external access in order to facilitate inspection, cleaning and maintenance. The design dimensions and materials of all parts are to be such that they will not suffer damage as a result of stresses under the most severe conditions. Fully detailed specifications of the several parts of the material are to be submitted describing particularly the materials to be used. The materials used in the construction of the material are to be of the highest quality and selected particularly to meet the duties required of them. Mechanisms are to be constructed to avoid sticking due to rust or corrosion. Workmanship and general finish are to be of the highest class throughout. All similar parts of the material are to be interchangeable. All equipment is to operate without undue vibration and with the least possible amount of noise and is not to cause a nuisance. All equipment is to be designed to minimize the risk of fire and any damage, which may be caused in the event of fire. The equipment is also to be designed to prevent ingress of all vermin, accidental contact with live parts and to minimize the ingress of dust and dirt. The use of materials, which may be liable to attack by termites or other insects, is to be avoided.

  • General Construction 20.2.1. Binding Nature.............................................. 20.2.2. Entire Agreement............................................ 20.2.3. Governing Law............................................... 20.2.4. Indulgences Not Waivers..................................... 20.2.5. Titles Not to Affect Interpretation......................... 20.2.6.

  • New Construction If this contract is for a Property that is newly constructed and the new construction option is selected, coverage begins on day one (1) of month thirteen

  • Law; Construction This Agreement and any claim, counterclaim or dispute of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of or in any way relating to this Agreement (“Claim”), directly or indirectly, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of New York.