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AS 4000 1997 comprises General Conditions of Contract suitable for application in a wide variety of construction and building contracts including civil, mechanical, electrical and other types of engineering contracts. Also known as AS 4000 Contract.

As 4000-1997 is an Australian Standard comprising General Conditions of Contract. It provides a framework for managing agreements in the construction and engineering industry. The Standard defines key elements of a contract; covering the responsibilities and obligations of the relevant parties, and the correct procedures to follow.

4000-1997, also known as AS 4000 Contract, outlines a range of key elements including contract administration, time extensions, dispute resolution, and risk allocation. The Standard aims to create clarity and fairness for parties entering a contract, ensuring projects are completed on time while meeting legal compliance. 

Purchasing this compliance Standard will help you to manage projects more effectively, so they finish on time and within budget. It will reduce risks, foster stronger working relationships, and ensure all parties fully understand their responsibilities and obligations.

The 4000-1997 Australian Standard also promotes:

• Clarity and transparency: The Standard establishes clear roles for all parties from the outset, which reduces misunderstandings and helps to resolve disputes during projects


• Fair risk allocation: The Standard ensures project risks are balanced equally between contractors, subcontractors, and clients


• Better contract admin: The Standard saves time and effort at the start of a project by providing a consistent framework for important processes


• Legal compliance: The Standard ensures the project and contract adhere to legal requirements in Australia


• Adaptability: The Standards have a strong contractual foundation that can be customised for specific projects: civil, mechanical, electrical, and engineering, among others in the construction industry

Originated as part of AS CA24-1952.
Previous edition AS 2124-1992.
Revised and designated AS 4000-1997.
Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 1 (August 1999), Amendment No. 2 (October 2000), and Amendment No. 3 (March 2005).