The JCT Standard Building Contract is designed for large or complex construction projects where detailed contract provisions are needed. Standard Building Contracts are suitable for projects procured via the traditional or conventional method.
What is a standard form contract? While many contracts are entirely purpose made, standard form contracts consist of standardised, pre-written terms and conditions. Because standard form contracts are familiar to people in an industry, they often function effectively without the need for much negotiation.
Standard-form contracts are pre-drafted templates with standard terms and conditions popular in similar transactions. By using a standard form, parties can save time and resources negotiating individual contract terms. It can be especially beneficial in industries with frequent transactions and similar terms.
A standard form contract will typically be one prepared by one party to the contract and not negotiated between the parties—it is offered on a 'take it or leave it' basis.
Standard Form Contracts are agreements that employ standardised, non-negotiated provisions, usually in pre-printed forms. These are sometimes referred to as 'boilerplate contracts', 'contracts of adhesion', or 'take it or leave it' contracts.
There are three main types of contract that use the SIA Conditions, namely: the Lump Sum Contract; Measurement Contract; and. Minor Works Contract.
The most commonly used standard forms of contract in Singapore are the Singapore Institute of Architects (“SIA”), Real Estate Developers' Association of Singapore (“REDAS”) and Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract (“PSSCOC”) standard form contracts.
The employer must provide drawings together with a description of works, and either a specification or work schedules at tender stage. The project is generally not complex enough to require bills of quantities.
Contracts 'with quantities' are priced on the basis of drawings and firm bills of quantities. 'Without quantities' means a contract priced on the basis of drawings and usually another document, such as a specification or work schedules.