The General Conditions of Contract contain the legal and administrative aspects of the contract. It defines various parties to the contract, their powers, responsibilities etc. The relationship between the Owner, Contract~r and Consultant/Architect is clearly defined. The Consultant / Architect is essentially an agent of the Owner and is expected to conduct himself in an impartial manner. Reference is made to statutory provisions regarding minimum wages payable to workers, provisional dwellings, insurance, etc. Usually, these are standard documents published by the Institution of Civil Engineers (UK), FDIC, the Indian Institute of Architects, PWDs, Municipal Corporations etc.
Special Conditions of Contract
These are specially made for a particular job and supplement the General Conditions. Clauses describe some general features such as location of the site, access roads, climatic conditions, etc. If any materials are supplied by the owner, these are also listed here. For instance, some clients may like to supply cement and steel to the Contractor at a certain fixed price or free of cost. The time foR completion, bonus, if any, for early completion or penalties applicable for delays are also stipulated here. Clauses pertaining to escalation (that is enhancement of the rates) due to increase in the price of materials of construction, wages and the cost of fuel/ energy due to change in market prices, the terms and conditions pertaining to supply of services like water and electric power are also defined. You should carefully study all these aspects before the commencement of works.
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