Engaging a subcontractor on a building or trade job? A written agreement sets the scope, the rate, who carries insurance, and how and when payment claims work. Our AI drafts one tailored to your job in minutes.
The head contractor and subcontractor, a clear scope of works, the rate or fixed price, the program and milestones, insurances and licences the sub must hold, work health and safety obligations, defects and rectification, variations, and the payment-claim process. Getting these in writing prevents the disputes that plague construction jobs.
Each state and territory has Security of Payment legislation governing how progress and payment claims are made and responded to, with strict timeframes. The agreement is drafted to be consistent with a payment-claim process and reminds both parties that the relevant Act applies — but a construction solicitor should review it for your state before use.
Building law and Security of Payment rules differ by state and territory. The document flags this — have it reviewed by a construction solicitor for your jurisdiction before you rely on it.
It covers WHS obligations in the contract. For high-risk work you can also generate a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) in the Document Studio.