CIDB Contract PDF

MODEL TERMS OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
between
CONTRACTOR and SUBCONTRACTOR
for
SUBCONTRACT WORK
2007
Construction Industry Contracts Committee
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Disclaimer
The model terms are a set of general terms of contract intended to form part of a subcontract. By design
it is generic in nature. By necessity every subcontract must have its own specific provisions to suit the
project. Care must be taken when using these model terms as part of a subcontract. If necessary, advice
must be sought for any particular project. CIDB and members of the CICC assume no liability whatsoever
in contract, tort, or otherwise, if any party chooses to use these model terms to be part of a subcontract and
suffers damages.
Published by:
Lembaga Pembangunan
Industri Pembinaan Malaysia
M A L AY S I A CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MALAYSIA
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First print September 2006

Second print December 2006
Third print May 2007 (Revised)
Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia
ISBN 983 2724 45 7
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MODEL TERMS OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUBCONTRACT WORK
Construction work and subcontracting
Much of construction work is subcontracted. The CIDB records show that over the last five years, an
average of 5000 main contracts exceeding RM 500,000.00 each are entered into each year. It is common
practice in the construction industry that for each main contract awarded, many more subcontracts are let
out to domestic subcontractors. Domestic subcontracts are contracts where the contractors contract with
subcontractors of their own choice.
Whilst there are various standard terms of construction contracts published for main contracts
and the corresponding nominated subcontracts, before this publication, there were no published
standard terms of contract for domestic subcontract work in Malaysia. As a result, many
subcontracts are entered into based on various in-house contracts drafted by main contractors. A significant
number are let out on an ad-hoc and often incomplete basis. And many are let out entirely orally.
Standardizing contracts
The construction industry now has a choice of using the published Model Terms of Construction
Contract for Subcontract Work. The publication is timely and in line with the strategic recommendations
in the Construction Industry Master Plan, CIMP 2006-2015 to enhance professionalism and improve
standards in the construction industry.
There are many benefits of having standardized terms of contracts. The advantages include:
1. It becomes more economical as there is no need to draft new terms of contract everytime a
contract is let out.
2. It provides more certainty when tendering.
3. Familiarity makes it easier and quicker to be priced.
4. It creates the possibility of a more balanced allocation of risk between the contracting
parties.
5. There is a higher chance of avoiding unwarranted disputes in court or arbitration.
The use of the model terms as part of a stand alone subcontract
The Model Terms of Construction Contract for Subcontract Work is intended to be used as part of a
generally stand alone subcontract and not back-to-back to any one specific main contract.
The generic drafting style means it can be used as subcontract terms with any main contract
whether a one-off contract or published standard form such as the PWD 203A and 203
contracts, PWD Design & Build / Turnkey contract, PAM, IEM, CIDB, FIDIC, JCT, or other contracts
published in relevant jurisdictions. It is also flexible enough that it can be made to be back-to-back
with any particular main contract quite easily by incorporating reference to specific main contract
provisions using the provisions in the appendix in the subcontract terms - if the parties choose to.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The drafting of the model terms of construction contract for subcontract work was led by
Sr Noushad Ali Naseem Ameer Ali, President, The Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (ISM), 2006/2007.
The draft was deliberated across a broad spectrum of the industry including relevant professional, trade,
government, and academic institutions. CIDB Malaysia led several wide consultation sessions through
workshops and forums to deliberate the policies and concepts. The key people who helped facilitate the
workshops and forums include:
Ir C K Khoo
Ir Oon Chee Kheng
Ir Steven K H Ng
Lam Ko Luen
Michael Mc Iver
Nazir Muhamad Nor
Prof Sr Dr Khairuddin Abdul Rashid
Sariah Abdul Karib
Sr Eddie Wong Weng Hong
Sr Lim Chong Fong
Sr Noridah Shaffii
Sr Noushad Ali Naseem Ameer Ali
Sr S Ramar
Sr Shariza Sabri
Sr Wan Maimun Wan Abdullah
Tan Swee Im
Tan Teng Khoon
The Construction Industry Contracts Committee (CICC)
The final outcome of the workshops and forums was a general consensus on concepts and
policies. The draft was also endorsed by the CIDB Procurement Policy Advisory Committee. What has now
been published is a generally industry consensual document published as the Model Terms of Construction
Contract for Subcontract Work endorsed by key players in the construction industry. Following consensus,
the Construction Industry Contracts Committee (CICC) was formed.
For the purposes of the Model Terms of Construction Contract for Subcontract Work, CICC comprises:
Lead : Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB)
Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM)

Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL)
Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia (JKR)
Malaysian Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Association (MACRA)
Malaysian Fire Protection Association (MFPA)
Malaysian Lift and Escalator Association (MALEA)
Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM)
Persatuan Kontraktor Melayu Malaysia (PKMM)
Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM)
Real Estate and Housing Developers Association (REHDA)
The Chartered Institute of Building Malaysia (CIOB)
The Electrical and Electronics Association of Malaysia (TEEAM)
The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)
The Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (ISM)
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AGREEMENT AND TERMS OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
FOR SUBCONTRACT WORK
between
[Contractor]
and
[Subcontractor]
for
[Short title of subcontract work]
comprising part of
[Short title of overall project]
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS PAGE
PART A AGREEMENT AND DEFINITIONS 4
1 Contract for subcontract work and date of contract
2 Parties to this contract Contractor and Subcontractor
3 Contract Administrator
4 Client
5 Overall project
6 Subcontractors work
7 Contract documents
8 Date for starting the work
9 Date for completing the work
10 Price for the work
11 Singular and plural
12 Law governing this contract
PART B TERMS OF CONTRACT 6
1 General obligations 6
1.1 The Contractors general obligations

1.2 The Subcontractors general obligations
1.3 The Contractors and Subcontractors general obligations
2 Administration and changes to the work 8
2.1 Contract administration

2.2 Instructions, decisions, certificates, and notices
2.3 Changes to the work

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CONTENTS
3 Time obligations 10
3.1 Date for starting the work

3.2 Work programme
3.3 Work progress
3.4 Date for completing the work
3.5 Starting and completing the work in sections
3.6 Adjusting the date for completing the work
3.7 Practical completion and practical completion certificate
3.8 Final completion certificate
3.9 Compensation for completing late
4 Payment 14
4.1 Timing payment claims, payment certificates, and payment

4.2 Contents of payment certificates
4.3 Release of retained amount and final payment certificate
5 Quality, safety, health, and environmental obligations 17
5.1 Quality
5.2 Breach of contract provisions relating to quality of work
5.3 Safety, health, and environment
6 Legal rights and termination 18
6.1 Legal rights

6.2 Termination of the Subcontractors employment under this
contract by the Contractor
6.3 Suspension and termination of the Subcontractors employment under this
contract by the Subcontractor
6.4 Termination of the Contractors employment and termination of
contract with the Client
6.5 Compensation following termination
6.6 Procedures following termination of the Subcontractors
employment under this contract
7 Disagreement and resolution of disagreement 21
7.1 Disagreement, negotiation, and mediation

7.2 Adjudication
7.3 Arbitration
PART C APPENDIX TO AGREEMENT AND TERMS OF CONTRACT 24

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PART A - AGREEMENT AND DEFINITIONS
PART A AGREEMENT AND DEFINITIONS
1 Contract for subcontract work and date of contract
This is a construction contract between the Contractor and Subcontractor for subcontract
work. The date of this contract is stated in C.1.
2 Parties to this contract Contractor and Subcontractor
The parties to this contract are Contractor and Subcontractor. Their signatures confirming
their agreement to this contract, witnesses to their signatures, organization names, and
other details are stated in C.2.
3 Contract Administrator
The Contract Administrator administers this contract. The Contract Administrators

name and details are stated in C.3.
4 Client
The work by the Subcontractor under this contract is part of the overall project the
Contractor has contracted with the Client. The Clients name and details are stated in
C.4.
5 Overall project
The overall project is what the Contractor has contracted with the Client. A short title of
the overall project is stated in C.5.
6 Subcontractors work
This contract as a whole sets out the full scope of the work by the Subcontractor. A short
title of the Subcontractors work under this contract is stated in C.6. This contract is
independent of the contract between the Contractor and the Client except for provisions
that are specifically incorporated into this contract, if any.
7 Contract documents
The following documents form this contract:
(i) Part A: Agreement and definitions
(ii) Part B: Terms of contract
(iii) Part C: Appendix to Part A (Agreement and definitions) and

Part B (Terms of contract)
(iv) Breakdown of work and prices [if any]
(v) Bills of quantities [if any]
(vi) Schedule of rates [if any]

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PART A - AGREEMENT AND DEFINITIONS
(vii) Drawings [if any]
(viii) Specifications [if any]
(ix) Other documents stated in C.7 [if any]
8 Date for starting the work
The Subcontractor must start the work on the date stated in C.8. If a date is not
stated, the Contract Administrator must inform the Subcontractor the date for starting
the work in writing.
9 Date for completing the work
The Subcontractor must complete the work not later than the date stated in C.9.
The date for completing the work may be adjusted according to provisions in this contract.
10 Price for the work
The price for the Subcontractors work is stated in C.10. This is the sum payable by the
Contractor to the Subcontractor for the work by the Subcontractor. If the price is not
stated, the Contract Administrator must calculate the price for the Subcontractors work
based on the breakdown of work and prices for the Subcontractors work. If there is no
breakdown of work and prices, then the Contract Administrator must calculate the price
for the Subcontractors work based on the actual work done using rates in the following
order of priority:
(i) rates in the bills of quantities; if there are none then,
(ii) rates in the schedule of rates; if there are none then,
(iii) fair market rates.
11 Singular and plural
In this contract all words in the singular include the plural and words in the plural
include the singular, as the context requires.
12 Law governing this contract
The law stated in C.11 governs this contract.

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PART B - TERMS OF CONTRACT
1 General obligations
1.1 The Contractors general obligations
1.1.1 The Contractors general obligations include the following:
(i) To give timely access to the relevant parts of the project site to the
Subcontractor;
(ii) To provide all relevant information and facilities in a timely manner to

enable the Subcontractor to complete the work;
(iii) To pay the Subcontractor according to provisions in this contract; and
(iv) To name a Contract Administrator to administer this contract and to name

a replacement whenever necessary.
1.2 The Subcontractors general obligations
1.2.1 The Subcontractors general obligations include the following:
(i) To complete the work not later than the date for completing the work
provided in this contract;
(ii) To complete the work based on all the provisions in this contract;
(iii) To pay the stamping fees for this contract; and
(iv) To give a collateral warranty to the Client, if requested by the Contract

Administrator. A collateral warranty is a warranty given by the
Subcontractor directly to the Client giving the Client rights that are
similar to the Contractors rights under this contract. The collateral
warranty may provide a similar or lesser obligation to that given by
the Subcontractor to the Contractor under this contract. It must not
provide a higher obligation than that provided in this contract. The
Client may assign the collateral warranty to others.

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1.3 The Contractors and Subcontractors general obligations
1.3.1 The Contractors and Subcontractors general obligations include the following:
(i) To cooperate with each other and all others involved in the overall
project and not to disrupt anyone or cause anyone to incur any of the
following:
(a) physical injury to persons or damage to property;
(b) financial loss or expense.
(ii) To take up the following insurance:
(a) insurance that must be taken under the laws at the place where
the work is done; and
(b) insurance stated in this contract to be taken by each party, if

any.
(iii) To comply with all laws at the place where the work is done.

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2 Administration and changes to the work
2.1 Contract administration
2.1.1 The Contract Administrator must provide all relevant information to the
Subcontractor in a timely manner to enable the Subcontractor to complete the
work.
2.1.2 Except where stated differently elsewhere in this contract, the Contract
Administrator must make all decisions under this contract. These include
decisions on quality, quantity, financial, time, and contractual issues under
this contract.
2.1.3 The Contract Administrator must administer this contract and make all decisions
based on provisions in this contract. The Contract Administrator must make
all decisions and carry out certification functions impartially and in a timely
manner.
2.1.4 The Contract Administrator may delegate powers provided to the Contract
Administrator under this contract to others. The Contract Administrator must
inform the Subcontractor of any delegation of powers in writing.
2.2 Instructions, decisions, certificates, and notices
2.2.1 The Contract Administrator may issue instructions to the Subcontractor on

matters relating to the work.
2.2.2 All Contract Administrators instructions, decisions, and certificates must be:
(i) in writing;
(ii) dated; and
(iii) clearly identified as the Contract Administrators instruction, decision,

and certificate respectively.
2.2.3 The Subcontractor must comply with all instructions issued by the Contract
Administrator in a timely manner.
2.2.4 The Contractor and Subcontractor must comply with all decisions and
certificates issued by the Contract Administrator in a timely manner.
2.2.5 All notices given by the Contract Administrator, Contractor, and the
Subcontractor, and all claims made under this contract must be in writing,
dated, and submitted in a timely manner.

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2.2.6 Communication among the Contractor Administrator, Contractor, and the

Subcontractor may be by post, e-mail, or fax but all instructions, decisions,
certificates, and notices must be:
(i) sent by registered post; or
(ii) delivered by hand with acknowledgement by the receiving party or

office.
2.3 Changes to the work
2.3.1 The Contract Administrator may issue instructions to change the work.
2.3.2 If:
(i) following an instruction, the Contract Administrator decides there is a

financial effect on the Subcontractors original price; and
(ii) the instruction is not given as a result of any breach of contract or

breach of the law by the Subcontractor,
the Contract Administrator must certify the value of changed work in payment
certificates.

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3 Time obligations
3.1 Date for starting the work
3.1.1 The Subcontractor must start the work on the date stated in C.8.
3.1.2 If a date is not stated, the Contract Administrator must inform the Subcontractor
in writing of the date for starting the work.
3.2 Work programme
3.2.1 The Contractor must give the Subcontractor an up-to-date programme for the
overall project.
3.2.2 The Subcontractor must give the Contract Administrator a work programme
showing a breakdown of the work to be done by the Subcontractor and when
each part of the work is planned to be done.
3.2.3 Both the Contractor and Subcontractor must update their own work
programmes whenever there are significant changes which affect their work
programmes. Whenever one party to this contract updates any programme, a
copy must be given to the other party to this contract and to the Contract
Administrator.
3.3 Work progress
3.3.1 The Subcontractor must progress with the work in a timely manner, taking into
account:
(i) the Subcontractors date for completing the work;
(ii) progress of the Contractors work; and
(iii) any disruption incurred.
3.4 Date for completing the work
3.4.1 The Subcontractor must complete the work not later than the date stated in C.9.
The date for completing the work may be adjusted according to provisions in
this contract.
3.5 Starting and completing the work in sections
3.5.1 If the work is to be started and completed in sections:

(i) the description of the sections of the work and the dates for starting and
completing the various sections of the work must be stated in C.8 and
C.9, or elsewhere in this contract; and
(ii) all provisions in this contract will apply to each section of the work
adjusted accordingly.

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3.6 Adjusting the date for completing the work
3.6.1 The Subcontractor must notify the Contract Administrator in writing immediately:
(i) if the Subcontractor cannot start the work on the date for starting the
work and progress of the work is affected; or
(ii) whenever there is any disruption to the Subcontractors work and

progress of the work is affected.
3.6.2 The Subcontractor must also state the causes of disruption and show the impact
of all disruptions on:
(i) the Subcontractors work programme;
(ii) the work to be done by the Subcontractor; and
(iii) the Subcontractors date for completing the work.
3.6.3 The Contract Administrator must assess the impact of all disruptions on:
(i) the Subcontractors work programme;
(ii) the work to be done by the Subcontractor; and
(iii) the Subcontractors date for completing the work.
3.6.4 If the Contract Administrator decides that any date for completing the work by
the Subcontractor is affected and is directly caused by any of the following
events, the Contract Administrator must adjust the date for completing the
work:
(i) the act or failure to act by any one or more of the following persons or
anyone within their control:
(a) the Client;
(b) the Contractor;
(c) the Contract Administrator;
(d) other parties engaged by the Client; or
(e) other parties engaged by the Contractor.

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(ii) exceptionally inclement weather occurring at the place where the

project is;
(iii) exceptionally adverse natural environmental event beyond the control

of the parties occurring at the place where the project is;
(iv) an action of government authority, provided the action is not done as a

result of any breach of contract or breach of the law by the
Subcontractor; or
(v) if the Subcontractor suspends the work based on provisions in this

contract.
3.6.5 The Contract Administrator may adjust any date for completing the work to be
earlier or later than a previous date for completing the work, but the adjusted
date must not be earlier than the original date for completing the work stated in
C.9.
3.6.6 As an alternative to adjusting the date for completing the work to be later than
an earlier date, the Contract Administrator may, if agreed by the
Subcontractor, maintain the earlier date for completing the work and assess the
extra cost incurred by the Subcontractor in accelerating the work. The Contract
Administrator must then certify the extra cost of acceleration in payment
certificates.
3.6.7 The Contract Administrator must decide all adjustments to the date for
completing the work in a written certificate clearly identified as an adjustment
of time certificate.
3.7 Practical completion and practical completion certificate
3.7.1 The Subcontractor must complete the work based on the provisions in this
contract.

3.7.2 The Subcontractor must inform the Contract Administrator in writing 7 days
prior to the Subcontractors estimated date for practically completing the work.
3.7.3 The Contract Administrator must decide whether and when the Subcontractor
achieves practical completion.
3.7.4 When the Contract Administrator decides the Subcontractor has achieved
practical completion, the Contract Administrator must immediately certify the
date when the Subcontractor achieves practical completion. This must be done
in a written certificate clearly identified as a practical completion certificate.

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3.8 Final completion certificate
3.8.1 The Contract Administrator must issue a certificate clearly identified as a final
completion certificate;
(i) when all breaches of the provisions of this contract which are instructed
by the Contract Administrator to be rectified under this contract are
rectified, or
(ii) on the date or at the end of the period stated in C.12,

whichever is later.
3.9 Compensation for completing late
3.9.1 If the Subcontractor does not complete the work by the date for completing the
work provided in this contract, the Subcontractor must pay financial
compensation for the delay to the Contractor.
3.9.2 Financial compensation for delay is calculated for delay between when the
Subcontractors work should have been completed (the current date for
completing the work) and when the work is actually completed (as confirmed
by the Contract Administrator in a practical completion certificate).
3.9.3 The rate for financial compensation for delay may be pre-specified as liquidated
damages. This, if any, is stated in C.13 or it may be stated elsewhere in this
contract.
3.9.4 If a pre-specified rate for financial compensation as liquidated damages for

delay is not stated anywhere in this contract, the Contract Administrator must
assess and certify in payment certificates a reasonable amount of compensation
for direct financial loss and expense incurred by the Contractor due to the
Subcontractors delay.
3.9.5 The Contractor may waive the right to financial compensation for delay but this
must be done in writing.

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4 Payment
4.1 Timing payment claims, payment certificates, and payment
4.1.1 At the end of each month, the Subcontractor must submit a payment claim for
the work done and all other claims as provided in this contract.
4.1.2 By the 15th of the following month, the Contract Administrator must value and
certify the work done and all other amounts to be adjusted as provided in this
contract, in a payment certificate.
4.1.3 If the parties agree to other payment arrangements such as fortnightly payments
or stage payments, the timing, stages and prices must be clearly stated and
attached as part of this contract. The Contract Administrator must then still
issue payment certificates, but must certify based on the other payment
arrangements.
4.1.4 The Contractor must pay the Subcontractor the amount due as stated in the
payment certificate not later than the time stated in C.14.
4.2 Contents of payment certificates
4.2.1 Except if agreed differently, all payment certificates must include all relevant
items stated below.
4.2.2 Additions. The values of the following items which are relevant during the
preparation of a payment certificate must be added:
(i) Cumulative value of the work properly done. The Contract

Administrator must value the cumulative value of the work done based
on the actual work done using the breakdown of work and prices for
the Subcontractors work. If there is no breakdown of work and prices,
then the work must be valued based on the actual work done using rates
in the following order of priority:
(a) rates in the bills of quantities; if there are none then using,
(b) rates in the schedule of rates; if there are none then using,
(c) fair market rates.
(ii) The net value of the changed work including additions and omissions
properly instructed by the Contract Administrator and properly done by
the Subcontractor. If the changed work is similar to that provided in this
contract, the Contract Administrator must value the changed work
based on the breakdown of work and prices for the Subcontractors
work. If there is no breakdown of work and prices, then the Contract
Administrator must value the changed work using rates in the following
order of priority:

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(a) rates in the bills of quantities; if there are none then using,

(b) rates in the schedule of rates; if there are none then using,
(c) fair market rates.

If the changed work is not similar to that provided in this contract, the
Contract Administrator must value the changed work using:
(d) fair market rates; and if the work cannot be measured then,
(e) fair market daywork rates based on a breakdown of rates for

materials, labour, plant, equipment, overheads and profits.
(iii) A percentage, stated in C.15, of the value of materials for the work
delivered to the project site.
(iv) A percentage, stated in C.16, of the value of materials for the work
stored outside the project site, provided the materials are properly
insured, clearly labeled, and are to be used for the work.
(v) The extra cost incurred by the Subcontractor in accelerating the work as
provided in this contract, if any.
(vi) Compensation for direct financial loss and expense, if claimed by

the Subcontractor, valued by the Contract Administrator, if any one or
more of the following persons or anyone within their control cause the
Subcontractor to incur direct financial loss or expense:
(a) the Client;
(b) the Contractor;
(c) the Contract Administrator;
(d) other parties engaged by the Contractor; or
(e) other parties engaged by the Client.
The Contract Administrator must take into account all reasons for the
direct financial loss and expense incurred by the Subcontractor. Any
financial loss or expense incurred due to the Subcontractors own fault
must be excluded.

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(vii) Compensation for direct financial loss and expense incurred by the
Subcontractor, if any, valued by the Contract Administrator following
suspension of the work or termination of the Subcontractors
employment as provided in this contract.
4.2.3 Deductions. Deduct the total of all the following:
(i) The cumulative value certified under previous payment certificates.
(ii) Compensation for delayed completion by the Subcontractor as provided

in this contract.
(iii) The adjustment in the value of the completed work due to a breach of
the provisions of this contract by the Subcontractor which is not
required by the Contract Administrator to be rectified by the
Subcontractor.
(iv) The cost of rectifying a breach of the provisions of this contract by the
Subcontractor, which the Contract Administrator got others to rectify as
provided in this contract.
(v) Compensation for direct financial loss and expense incurred by the
Contractor, if any, valued by the Contract Administrator following
termination of the Subcontractors employment as provided in this
contract.
(vi) A percentage, as stated in C.17, of the sum of the total additions for the
payment certificate as a retained amount.
4.2.4 Net amount due
The net amount due is the total additions minus total deductions. The net
amount due must be stated in all payment certificates. This is the amount the
Contractor must pay to the Subcontractor.
4.3 Release of retained amount and final payment certificate
4.3.1 The Contract Administrator must certify the release of half of the retained
amount in a payment certificate issued not later than 7 days after the practical
completion certificate is issued.
4.3.2 The Contract Administrator must certify the release of the second half of the
retained amount in a final payment certificate after the final accounts are
completed.
4.3.3 The final payment certificate must be issued not later than 7 days after the final
completion certificate is issued.
4.3.4 If however, there is a net amount due from the Subcontractor to the Contractor,
then the Contract Administrator must certify any of the retained amounts to be
set off against amounts due to the Contractor.

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5 Quality, safety, health, and environmental obligations
5.1 Quality
5.1.1 The Subcontractor must complete the work based on the provisions in this contract.
5.2 Breach of contract provisions relating to quality of work
5.2.1 If the Subcontractor breaches any provision in this contract relating to the
quality of the work, the Subcontractor must rectify the breach immediately.
If the breach is not rectified immediately, the Contract Administrator must do
one of the following:
(i) Instruct the Subcontractor to rectify the breach, clearly identifying the
breach in writing. If the Subcontractor does not rectify the breach
within 14 days from the date the Subcontractor receives the instruction,
the Contract Administrator may get others to rectify the breach. The
Contract Administrator must then charge the Subcontractor the cost of
rectifying the breach in payment certificates; or
(ii) Write to the Subcontractor instructing the breach not to be rectified.

The Contract Administrator must then adjust the value of the work
done, taking into account the breach, in payment certificates.
5.2.2 The Contract Administrator may continue to act on any breach by the
Subcontractor relating to the quality of work throughout the contract until the
final completion certificate is issued.
5.3 Safety, health, and environment
5.3.1 Both the Contractor and the Subcontractor must:
(i) keep their part of the project site clean and safe at all times;
(ii) comply with all safety, health, and environmental provisions in this
contract; and
(iii) comply with all laws relating to safety, health, and environment.

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6 Legal rights and termination
6.1 Legal rights
6.1.1 The parties rights and obligations provided under this contract are additional to
the parties rights and obligations in law generally.
6.2 Termination of the Subcontractors employment under this contract by the Contractor
6.2.1 If the Subcontractor:
(i) does not proceed with the work in a regular and timely manner; or
(ii) persistently does not comply with the Contract Administrators

instructions,
the Contract Administrator may give a written notice to the Subcontractor

stating clearly what the breach is. The notice must also instruct the
Subcontractor to rectify the breach and must warn the Subcontractor of the
possibility of a termination if the breach is not rectified.
6.2.2 If the Subcontractor does not rectify the breach within 14 days from the date the
Subcontractor receives the notice, the Contractor may then terminate, in
writing, the Subcontractors employment under this contract within 7 days
following the end of the 14 day notice period.
6.2.3 If the Subcontractor commits the same breach again, the Contractor may
terminate, in writing, the Subcontractors employment within 7 days from the
date of the breach without giving further notices.
6.3 Suspension and termination of the Subcontractors employment under this contract by
the Subcontractor
6.3.1 If the Contractor does not pay the Subcontractor in accordance with the
provisions of this contract, the Subcontractor may give a written notice to the
Contractor for the breach to be rectified. The notice must warn the Contractor of
the possibility of a termination or suspension or both if the breach is not
rectified.
6.3.2 If following the notice the Contractor does not rectify the breach within 14 days
from the date the Contractor receives the notice, the Subcontractor may then
either:
(i) suspend the work by giving a written notice to suspend within 7 days
following the end of the 14 day notice period; or
(ii) terminate, in writing, the Subcontractors employment under this

contract within 7 days following the end of the 14 day notice period.

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6.4 Termination of the Contractors employment and termination of contract with the Client
6.4.1 If:
(i) the Contractors employment under the contract with the Client is
terminated; or
(ii) the contract between the Client and the Contractor is terminated,
the Subcontractors employment under this contract is terminated automatically.

The Contract Administrator must immediately inform the Subcontractor in
writing, of the termination of the Subcontractors employment under this
contract.
6.5 Compensation following termination
6.5.1 Following suspension of the work or termination of the Subcontractors

employment, the party who breaches this contract must compensate the other
party for all direct financial loss and expense incurred by the other party.
6.5.2 If:
(i) the Subcontractors employment under this contract is terminated

automatically following the Contractors employment or contract with
the Client being terminated, and
(ii) this was not caused by the Subcontractors fault,
the Contractor must compensate the Subcontractor for all direct financial loss
and expense incurred by the Subcontractor.
6.5.3 The Contract Administrator must certify all compensation for direct
financial loss and expense following suspension of the work or
following termination of the Subcontractors employment in payment
certificates.
6.6 Procedures following termination of the Subcontractors employment under this contract
6.6.1 Following termination of the Subcontractors employment under this contract:
(i) the Contract Administrator must continue to administer this contract as

provided in this contract;
(ii) the Contract Administrator must decide and issue instructions on all
plant, equipment, materials and labour that are to be retained on the
project site and those that are to be removed from the project site. The
instructions must be issued within 7 days from the date of termination
of the Subcontractors employment under this contract;

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(iii) the Subcontractor must then demobilize from the project site within 7
days from the date of the Contract Administrators instructions;
(iv) the Contractor and Subcontractor must submit claims provided under
this contract to the Contract Administrator within 30 days from the date
of termination of the Subcontractors employment under this contract;
(v) the Contract Administrator must, not later than the subsequent 30 days,
prepare a payment certificate based on the provisions in this contract;
and
(vi) the Contractor and Subcontractor must submit all final claims under this
contract as soon as possible to enable the Contract Administrator to
close the accounts and issue a final payment certificate.

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7 Disagreement and resolution of disagreement
7.1 Disagreement, negotiation, and mediation
7.1.1 If either the Contractor or Subcontractor disagrees with the other on any issue
relating to this contract (including any decision or certification by the Contract
Administrator), the parties are encouraged to negotiate and reach a settlement.
The parties may also refer the disagreement to the highest authorities within
each organization for the matter to be amicably resolved.
7.1.2 The parties may also agree to opt for mediation and get the help of a third party
(a mediator) in their negotiations to reach a settlement.
7.1.3 If the parties agree to use mediation but cannot agree on a mediator, they may
then request the person named in C.18 to recommend a mediator.
7.1.4 If the parties agree on a mediator, the parties and the mediator may proceed
using any mediation procedures that they may agree on. If they cannot agree,
the mediator may decide on the procedures to be used.
7.1.5 If at any time a settlement agreement is made, both parties are bound by the
terms of the settlement agreement. The Contract Administrator, adjudicator, and
arbitrator must also follow the agreements made by the parties to this contract.
7.1.6 If the terms of the settlement agreement are not complied with, either party may
refer the matter to adjudication or arbitration as provided in this contract.
7.2 Adjudication
7.2.1 At any time during this contract, either the Contractor or Subcontractor may
request in writing for any disagreement arising under this contract to be
resolved through adjudication. The written request must state what the
disagreements are.
7.2.2 The parties may agree on an adjudicator, failing which, either party may write to
the person named in C.19 for an adjudicator to be nominated.
7.2.3 Once an adjudicator accepts a nomination, the adjudicator is considered

appointed. Both parties must comply with all instructions, procedures and rules
decided by the adjudicator.
7.2.4 The adjudicator must act impartially between the two parties and must give a
written decision based on this contract and the law in not more than 30 days
from the date of the appointment. Upon the request of either party or the
adjudicator, a further 30 days to give a written decision is automatically
allowed. If both the Contractor and Subcontractor agree in writing, further
extensions are allowed. Beyond these timeframes, the entire adjudication on the
issues referred ends automatically and any adjudicators decision does not bind
any party.

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7.2.5 The adjudicator may revise the Contract Administrators decisions and
certificates. The adjudicator may also make decisions and prepare any
certificate that should have been done by the Contract Administrator but was
not done.
7.2.6 The adjudicators written decision, if made within the allowed period,
including decisions on who pays for the adjudicators fees and reimbursables
relating to the adjudication, binds both parties.
7.2.7 Both the Contractor and Subcontractor must comply with all decisions made
by the adjudicator. The Contract Administrator must also comply with all
decisions made by the adjudicator when administering the contract.

7.2.8 Only an arbitrator or the courts can review or overrule the adjudicators
decisions.
7.3 Arbitration
7.3.1 Apart from the parties choosing to resolve any disagreement through other
provisions of this contract such as negotiation, mediation, adjudication, or by
agreement, all disagreements relating to this contact must be referred to
arbitration. Any disagreement on a settlement agreement and any issues decided
by the adjudicator to be reviewed or overruled must also be referred to
arbitration.
7.3.2 All requests to refer a disagreement to arbitration must be in writing, stating

what the disagreements are.
7.3.3 An arbitration may however, only be started and continued following any one
of the following events:
(i) When the work is certified to be practically complete by the Contract

Administrator;
(ii) If one party thinks all that partys obligations under this contract have
been completed;
(iii) When one of the parties acts like that party is not bound by this
contract;
(iv) If the Subcontractors employment under this contract has been

terminated;
(v) If this contract has been terminated; or

(vi) If both parties agree to go to arbitration at any time even before any of
the events above.

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7.3.4 The parties may agree on an arbitrator, failing which, either party may write to
the person named in C.20 for an arbitrator to be nominated.
7.3.5 Once an arbitrator accepts a nomination, the arbitrator is considered appointed.

Both parties may agree on the procedures and rules to be adopted in the
arbitration, failing which the arbitrator will decide the procedures and rules.
7.3.6 Both parties must comply with all instructions and directions given and all
decisions made by the arbitrator.
7.3.7 If the Contractor requests the Subcontractor to agree to an arbitrator already

appointed under a related disagreement between the Contractor and any other
party involved in this project, the Subcontractor must agree to this arbitration
being heard together or consolidated with the other arbitration with the
arbitrator already appointed under the other contract.
7.3.8 The arbitrator must be independent and must act impartially between the
parties. The arbitrators written award must be based on the provisions of this
contract and the law. The arbitrator may revise the adjudicators decisions and
the Contract Administrators decisions and certificates. The arbitrator may also
make decisions and prepare any certificate that should have been done by the
Contract Administrator but was not done.
7.3.9 The arbitrators written award including decisions on costs of reference, costs
of award and who pays for the arbitrators fees and reimbursables relating to the
arbitration, and in what proportion, is final and binds both parties.
7.3.10 Arbitration under this contract is governed by the Arbitration Act stated in C.21.

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PART C - APPENDIX TO AGREEMENT AND TERMS OF CONTRACT
Reference to Part A
Particulars
(Agreement and definitions)
Item (Refer to other documents or add extra sheets
and Part B (Terms of
if space is not sufficient)
contract) and description
C.1 A.1
Date of this contract:
C.2 A.2
Contractors and Contractor Subcontractor

Subcontractors signatures
and details
C.2 (i) Authorised signature:
C.2 (ii) Name of person who signs this

contract:
C.2 (iii) Identification card or passport

number:
C.2 (iv) Designation in organisation:
C.2 (v) Name of organisation:
C.2 (vi) Address for correspondence:

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Reference to Part A
Particulars
C.2 (vii) Telephone number:
C.2 (viii) Fax number:
C.2 (ix) E-mail address:
C.2 (x) Signature of witness:
C.2 (xi) Name of witness:
C.2 (xii) Identification card or passport

number:
C.2 (xiii) Address of witness:

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Reference to Part A
Particulars
C.3 A.3
Contract Administrators
details
Name of Contract
C.3 (i)
Administrator:
C.3 (ii) Name of organisation:
C.3 (iii) Address for correspondence:
C.3 (iv) Telephone number:
C.3 (v) Fax number:
C.3 (vi) E-mail address:

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Reference to Part A
Particulars
C.4 A.4
Clients details
C.4 (i) Name of organisation:
C.4 (ii) Address for correspondence:
C.4 (iii) Telephone number:
C.4 (iv) Fax number:
C.4 (v) E-mail address:

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Reference to Part A
Particulars
C.5 A.5
Short title of the overall

project which the Contractor
has contracted with the
Client:
C.6 A.6
Short title of the

Subcontractors work
under this contract:
C.7 A.7 (ix)
Other documents, apart from

those already listed in A.7 (i)
to (viii) which form this
contract (if any):

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Reference to Part A
Particulars
C.8
and
Date for starting the work:
and
Date for completing the work:
Ringgit Malaysia:
Price for the Subcontractors

work:
(RM )

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Reference to Part A
Particulars
C.11 A.12
Law governing this contract:
If not stated, the law where the project is.
C.12 B.3.8.1 State date:
Date or period provided in Or

B.3.8.1 for issuing the final
completion certificate: State period: from
If not stated, 12 months from the date the Subcontractor

completes the work as stated in the practical completion
certificate.
C.13 B.3.9.3
Financial compensation rate

for delay by the Subcontractor,
pre-specified as liquidated RM a day
damages (if any):
If not stated here or anywhere else in this contract, the

Contract Administrator must assess and certify in payment
certificates a reasonable amount of compensation for direct
financial loss and expense incurred by the Contractor due to
the Subcontractors delay.

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Reference to Part A
Particulars
Time for payment: Not later than days from the date of a payment certificate.
If not stated, not later than 30 days from the date of a payment
certificate.
Percentage of value of
materials delivered to the
project site to be included in
payment certificates: %
If not stated, 75%.
Percentage of value of
materials stored outside the
project site to be included in
payment certificates: __________________ %
If not stated, 0%.

75%.
Percentage of retention: %
If not stated, 5% of the sum of the total additions under B.4.2.2.

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Reference to Part A
Particulars
Person who recommends a

mediator:
If not stated, the Chief Executive or other authorized person from

the Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia.
Person who nominates an

adjudicator: If not stated, the Chief Executive or other authorized person from
the Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia.
Person who nominates an

arbitrator:
If not stated, the Director or other authorized person from

the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration.
Act governing arbitration
If not stated, the prevailing Arbitration Act in Malaysia.

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MODEL TERMS OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

CONTRACTOR and SUBCONTRACTOR

Construction Industry Contracts Committee

First print September 2006

Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia

ISBN 983 2724 45 7

Construction work and subcontracting

2. It provides more certainty when tendering.

3. Familiarity makes it easier and quicker to be priced.

5. There is a higher chance of avoiding unwarranted disputes in court or arbitration.

The use of the model terms as part of a stand alone subcontract

The Construction Industry Contracts Committee (CICC)

Lead : Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB)

Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM)

[Short title of subcontract work]

[Short title of overall project]

PART A AGREEMENT AND DEFINITIONS 4

1 Contract for subcontract work and date of contract

2 Parties to this contract Contractor and Subcontractor

8 Date for starting the work

9 Date for completing the work

10 Price for the work

11 Singular and plural

12 Law governing this contract

PART B TERMS OF CONTRACT 6

1.1 The Contractors general obligations

2 Administration and changes to the work 8

2.1 Contract administration

MODEL TERMS OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUBCONTRACT WORK

3.1 Date for starting the work

4.1 Timing payment claims, payment certificates, and payment

5 Quality, safety, health, and environmental obligations 17

6 Legal rights and termination 18

6.1 Legal rights

7 Disagreement and resolution of disagreement 21

7.1 Disagreement, negotiation, and mediation

PART C APPENDIX TO AGREEMENT AND TERMS OF CONTRACT 24

MODEL TERMS OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUBCONTRACT WORK

PART A AGREEMENT AND DEFINITIONS

1 Contract for subcontract work and date of contract

2 Parties to this contract Contractor and Subcontractor

The Contract Administrator administers this contract. The Contract Administrators

The following documents form this contract:

(i) Part A: Agreement and definitions

(ii) Part B: Terms of contract

(iii) Part C: Appendix to Part A (Agreement and definitions) and

(iv) Breakdown of work and prices [if any]

(v) Bills of quantities [if any]

(vi) Schedule of rates [if any]

MODEL TERMS OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUBCONTRACT WORK

(vii) Drawings [if any]

(viii) Specifications [if any]

(ix) Other documents stated in C.7 [if any]

8 Date for starting the work

9 Date for completing the work

10 Price for the work

(i) rates in the bills of quantities; if there are none then,

(ii) rates in the schedule of rates; if there are none then,

(iii) fair market rates.