Company Letterhead
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{{company_address}}
Phone: {{phone}}
Email: {{email}}
Website: {{website}}
Construction Agreement
This Construction Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the 'Agreement') is made and entered into on this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}}, by and between:
[Client Name], a [Client Legal Entity Type] duly registered under the laws of {{country_of_registration}}, with its principal place of business at {{client_address}} (hereinafter referred to as the 'Client'); and
[Contractor Name], a [Contractor Legal Entity Type] duly registered under the laws of {{country_of_registration}}, with its principal place of business at {{contractor_address}} (hereinafter referred to as the 'Contractor').
The Client and the Contractor are hereinafter collectively referred to as the 'Parties' and individually as a 'Party'.
Scope of Work
The Contractor agrees to perform construction services as described in Appendix A (Scope of Work). This includes, but is not limited to: {{detailed_description_of_work}}.
Any changes to the Scope of Work must be agreed upon in writing by both Parties and may result in adjustments to the project timeline and cost.
The Contractor shall diligently and in a workmanlike manner execute and complete the works described herein.
Project Timeline
The construction project shall commence on {{start_date}} and is expected to reach practical completion by {{completion_date}}.
The Parties agree that time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
Delays caused by force majeure events, changes in the scope of work, or Client-initiated delays will be addressed through mutually agreed-upon extensions in writing.
Payment Terms
The total contract sum for the works described in this Agreement is {{total_contract_sum}} ({{total_contract_sum_words}}) payable in {{currency}}.
Payment shall be made by the Client to the Contractor according to the following schedule:
a. An initial deposit of {{deposit_amount}} ({{deposit_amount_words}}) upon signing of this Agreement.
b. Progress payments based on achieved milestones, as detailed in Appendix B (Payment Schedule). Each progress payment will be subject to approval of progress by {{client_representative}}.
c. A final payment of {{final_payment_amount}} ({{final_payment_amount_words}}) upon practical completion and handover of the project, subject to a defects liability period of {{defects_liability_period}}.
Defects Liability Period
Following practical completion, a defects liability period of {{defects_liability_period}} will commence. During this period, the Contractor shall remedy any defects, shrinkages, or other faults that appear due to defective materials or workmanship, at no additional cost to the Client.
Should the Contractor fail to remedy such defects within a reasonable time, the Client reserves the right to employ other contractors to do so, deducting the cost from any outstanding payments or seeking recovery from the Contractor.
Termination
Either Party may terminate this Agreement with {{notice_period}} days' written notice if the other Party commits a material breach of the Agreement and fails to remedy such breach within {{cure_period}} days of receiving written notice.
In the event of termination, the Parties will agree on a fair and equitable settlement for work completed and expenses incurred up to the date of termination.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{applicable_jurisdiction}}.
Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including any question regarding its existence, validity, or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the {{arbitration_institution}}.
Signatures
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
For the Client:
___________________________
Name: {{client_signatory_name}}
Title: {{client_signatory_title}}
Date: {{client_signature_date}}
For the Contractor:
___________________________
Name: {{contractor_signatory_name}}
Title: {{contractor_signatory_title}}
Date: {{contractor_signature_date}}
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