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| 26 Jul 2013 ABIC MW.SC-2018 Companion Subcontract to MW-2018 (Set of two)
Companion subcontract for ABIC MW-2008 Major Works Contract. Sets out the obligations of subcontractors engaged by the builder to perform work on medium to large projects.
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| 26 Jul 2013 ABIC MW-2018 User Guide
The Australian Building Industry Contract (ABIC) suite of documents has now been marketed for seven years. The contract is regularly reviewed. This document sets out the changes made by the ABIC joint venture to the main contract during 2007 and 2008, marketed as the 2008 version of the Major Works Contract MW-2008.
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| 26 Jul 2013 ABIC SW.SC 2018 User Guide
A practice note for general guidance in understanding ABIC SW.SC-2018 Simple Works subcontract.
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| 26 Jul 2013 ABIC SW.SC Simple Works Short Form Pack
The pack contains 20 short form subcontracts for use with the ABIC SW 2018 Principal Contract; 1 full copy of the subcontract, for reference; and 1 time bar guide that lists most of the critical timing issues that subcontractors need to take into account. The pack will enable contractors to enter into subcontracts with up to 20 subcontractors in a single form contract, whilst having available to them a full copy of the ABIC SW.SC 2018.
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| 26 Jul 2013 ABIC SW-2018 H WA Simple Works Contract for Housing (Up to $500,000) (Set of three)
Architect-administered contract only for residential projects with a contract price of more than $7,500 and less than $500,000. Standard special conditions are provided to ensure compliance with the Home Building Contracts Act.
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| 26 Jul 2013 ABIC BW.SC-1 Companion Subcontract to BW-1 (Set of two)
Companion subcontract for the ABIC BW-1 2002 Basic Works Contract. Sets out the obligations of subcontractors engaged by the builder to perform work on very small projects.
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| 6 Jun 2013 Timber Waste
Up until recently, most builders dumped all construction waste together – sand, rubble, bricks, timber offcuts were all collected by a bobcat driver and sent to landfill. However, regulations now only allow disposal of “inert waste” at Class 1 landfill sites, which most builders use. Waste which includes timber is being refused at the gate […]
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| 6 Jun 2013 Traineeship Information
What is a Traineeship? Traineeships are jobs that combine paid work and structured training. They include: paid employment under an appropriate industrial arrangement (for example, an award or enterprise agreement) nationally recognised training. A trainee enters into a formal training contract (Indenture) with his/her employer for the duration of the traineeship. When a trainee successfully […]
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| 6 Jun 2013 Unavailable Products
Sometimes building materials and products are specified by an owner, but become unavailable for reasons such as strikes, shipping delays, high demand etc. This presents the owner and the builder with a dilemma which must be worked through carefully. If these circumstances arise most building contracts provide that the builder must notify the client and […]
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| 6 Jun 2013 Water Efficiency
Survey information from the Water Corporation shows that only 32 kilolitres of water is used during a typical construction process. But despite this relatively low water usage, much can be done to reduce water consumption in a new home. The key to reduce poor water usage is to reduce water pressure. Triple A rated showerheads […]