The RIBA contract is equivalent to the JCT Home Owner Occupier as it is used for light, non complex works. It does not contain insurance options, but instead lists the insurance requirements.
The 'main contract' is generally that which is awarded by the client (sometimes referred to as the employer) to the general contractor, or main contractor, whose tender has been accepted.
If your project has a well-defined scope of work, a lump sum contract is a straightforward solution since contractors should be able to accurately estimate costs. If the project scope is unclear, contractors can bid with time and materials contracts to mitigate risk.
Requirements Clearance from Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives for non-nationals. For new business - original certificate of registration (Business name) OR certificate of incorporation (Company) - Uganda Registration Services Bureau. Original KCCA receipt for the previous year indicating existing business.
Most EPCs subcontract out a portion of their work. Many of them subcontract most if not all. The most common subcontracts are specialty trades or supply equipment packages (vendor installed). An EPC can execute entirely as a General Contractor (GC), but the ability to self-perform is typically advantageous.
Fixed-term employment contracts are standard in Uganda. Labor laws in Uganda follow fixed-term contracts there, and an employer hires employees for a specific period. After the expiry of such time, the contract automatically extinguishes, and the employment term ends.
It may be in writing or agreed orally, or even be implied from the conduct of the parties. These are contracts under seal. They must be executed in a prescribed form. They include gratuitous promises, conveyances of leases and land etc.
10 Different Types of Contracts Type of ContractEveryday Use Implied Contracts Common in everyday transactions like dining out. Express Contracts Standard in formal business agreements. Simple Contracts Used for straightforward services or transactions. Unconscionable Contracts Often challenged in court for fairness.10 more rows •
Unenforceable Contracts. Simple contracts. This contract need not be in any form. Specialty contracts. These are contracts under seal. A valid contract is an agreement, which is binding and enforceable. These. Voidable contract. Void contracts. Illegal Contracts. Bilateral contract. Unilateral contract.
For a contract to be valid and recognized by the common law, it must include certain elements-- offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, authority and capacity, and certainty. Without these elements, a contract is not legally binding and may not be enforced by the courts.