General conditions
General conditions are the standard terms of a construction contract that set how the parties behave, covering payment, changes, claims, insurance and disputes.
General conditions are the standard terms of a construction contract that set how the parties behave, covering payment, changes, claims, insurance and disputes.
Definition
General conditions are the rules that apply to the whole project, separate from the drawings and specification that describe the work. Many projects use standard industry forms and then amend them.
A plain example
Illustrative example: two contractors price the same drawings, but one bases its bid on different general conditions about delay claims. The two prices cannot be compared until the terms are matched.
Why it matters
The terms decide who bears risk, how disputes run and how changes are paid, which can matter as much as price.
Common confusion
General conditions are not the same as general-conditions costs, which means a contractor's site overhead such as supervision and temporary facilities. Check which meaning is used.
On a project
Have a qualified lawyer review the terms, and make sure all bidders price against the same set.
Quick answers
- Are general conditions standard? Many use industry forms, then amend them. Always read the final version.
- Do they include the work description? No. The work is in the drawings and specification.
- What are general conditions costs? A contractor's site overhead, which is a different use of the phrase.
Related terms
Always check the project drawings and specification, and confirm requirements with the engineer of record and the local authority.
Questions people ask
Are general conditions standard?
Many use industry forms, then amend them. Always read the final version.
Do they include the work description?
No. The work is in the drawings and specification.
What are general conditions costs?
A contractor's site overhead, which is a different use of the phrase.
Sources and further reading
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