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.
The general contractor is responsible for delivering a fully functional and operational facility or plant. This means that the investor can focus on their core business activities while the EPC contractor handles all aspects of the project, from design to commissioning.
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 •
Ing to Boundy (2012), typically, a written contract will include: Date of agreement. Names of parties to the agreement. Preliminary clauses. Defined terms. Main contract clauses. Schedules/appendices and signature provisions (para. 5).
The CCA specifically handles documents affecting the contractor to sub-contractor relationships while the CCDC documents typically handle contractor to owner relationships. Contracts Covered: CCA 1.
CCDC contracts are ubiquitous in the construction industry. They are used for all manner of different project types and sizes, so much so that familiarity with these documents is almost becoming required to do business in Ontario's construction industry. There are currently around 14 types of CCDC format contracts.