Terms and conditions

In a construction project, the General Terms and Conditions of Contract are critical to establishing a clear understanding between the owner and the contractor. These conditions set out important issues such as the quality of the work, payment terms, liability and warranties. Commonly used conditions in construction law include the Uniform Administrative Conditions for the Execution of Works (UAV 2012) and the General Conditions for Contracting Work. These offer standard agreements that provide legal certainty when performing construction work.

What are general terms and conditions?

In construction law, general conditions govern, among other things:

• Obligations of the contractor: such as performing the work properly, according to the specifications, and within the agreed time.
• Liability: Who is responsible for damage or defects?
• Payment terms: At what stages must the work be paid for?
• Warranties and maintenance: The conditions under which warranties apply and how maintenance is arranged.

Commonly used construction Terms and Conditions

Standard terms and conditions are often used in the construction industry, such as:

• UAV 2012: These conditions usually apply to larger works and provide a detailed set of rules for cooperation between client and contractor.
• AGM 2013: This is another commonly used set of general conditions for building contracts in the construction industry, especially for small and medium-sized projects.
• Woningborg General Conditions (both single-family houses and apartments): This is also a commonly used set of general conditions, especially when it comes to a new construction house or apartment purchased (not yet completed) by a consumer.

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