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AS 4000:2025

Current

Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

General Conditions of Contract

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF 1 User , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Language(s)

English

Published date

27-06-2025

$165.00
Including GST where applicable
Summarise this standard

AS 4000:2025 is a comprehensive contract that provides the general conditions for construction projects in Australia. It is designed to facilitate clear and fair allocation of risks and responsibilities between contracting parties. Key features include a formal instrument of agreement and provisions for contract administration, variations, payment terms, and dispute resolution. The contract also addresses the process of novation, allowing for the transfer of contractual obligations to a new party. It also specifies that the superintendent, who oversees the contract's execution, is appointed by the principal. This contract is essential for principals, contractors, project managers, and legal professionals involved in the construction industry, ensuring projects are managed efficiently and effectively.

Committee
MB-010
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
978 1 76139 991 6
Pages
76
ProductNote
This is the Reference only version.
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Current
Supersedes

Originated as part of AS CA24-1952.
Previous edition AS 2124-1992.
Revised and redesignated as AS 4000-1997.
Second edition AS 4000:2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

AS 4000 is listed in this catalog as an Australian standard published by Standards Australia, with its region recorded as Australia only. The catalog does not record a New Zealand adoption of this document.

AS 4000 provides standard contract conditions allocating obligations, risk, payment, variations, delay and dispute processes for construction projects. In practice it is applied by principals, contractors, consultants and legal teams administering construction contracts; project-specific amendments require review.

AS 4000 provides standard contract conditions allocating obligations, risk, payment, variations, delay and dispute processes for construction projects. It is an Australian standard published by Standards Australia.

AS 4000 is used by principals, contractors, consultants and legal teams administering construction contracts; project-specific amendments require review. It is an Australian standard published by Standards Australia.

AS 4000 is Standards Australia's standard for construction contract conditions, while AS 4902-2000 AMDT 1 covers construction contract conditions (Australia). AS 4000 provides standard contract conditions allocating obligations, risk, payment, variations, delay and dispute processes for construction projects. AS 4902-2000 AMDT 1 provides standard contract conditions allocating obligations, risk, payment, variations, delay and dispute processes for construction projects. It supports consistent specification, verification and documented acceptance across the relevant lifecycle.
$165.00
Including GST where applicable