A written instruction prepared by the consultant and signed by the owner directing the contractor to proceed with a change in the work within the general scope of the contract documents prior to the owner and the contractor agreeing upon adjustments in the contract price and the contract time

To provide shop drawings as required in the contract documents

A contract with a known price before the contract begins.

indemnifies the owner up to the amount of the bond to complete the contract in the event of default (bankruptcy or insolvency) on the part of the contractor.

Bidders are unable to withdraw their bids during this time.

According to CCDC2 this word means to supply and install

To obtain and pays for development approvals, building permits and permanent easements.

A contract where the contractor is compensated for the actual costs, plus a fee with an agreed-upon maximum price

Guarantees that claimants (sub-contractors, sub-trades, and suppliers who have direct contracts with the contractor) will be paid

The amount of days before bid closing that an architect can issue addendum.

Unless extended, this will only last one year from the date of substantial performance.

To prepare supplemental instructions

A contract puts the owner is at risk.

a third party which agrees to indemnify the owner against a loss arising from the failure of the contractor to complete project

The lowest of any tender shall not necessarily be accepted

The section of a CCDC contract that describes a risk shifting tool in which one party agrees to take responsibility for the liability of the another party

To be the first instance, the interpreter of the requirements of the contract documents

A contract allows projects to be financed in ways which may not be possible through public methods

Guarantees that if the bid is accepted within the time period stated, the contractor will enter into a formal contract with the owner.

A facility operated by the local construction association to collect and register bids from sub-contractors and suppliers, and then transmit these sub-trade bids to general contractors.

If there is a conflict within the contract documents this section takes priority above all.

To provide for the coordination of the activities and work of other contractor and owners own forces with the work of the contract

A contract is used primarily for civil engineering work.

This bond must be submitted on time for the bid to be considered compliant

The architect will revise the construction documents and administer the tender call at no additional fee