Table of usage

These are the generic contracts which are administered by Legal and Contractual. To determine which type of contract is appropriate for your situation please read the information in the synopsis or consult the table of usage prior to downloading the contracts. Alternatively, please consult Building Division for instructions.

If you have any questions relating to these contracts or would like to obtain printed copies of these files or copies on disk please contact Bob Giles by email (bob.giles@publicworks.qld.gov.au) or on 07 3224 4414.

Domestic construction

Detached houses
1 to 5 Houses - Up to $500,000 approx
Project limitation/ Value	Type of contract
Fully designed Lump Sum	Australian Standard AS 4305 Minor Works Conditions of Contract together with DPW Special Conditions of Contract for use with AS 4305.
Design by Contractor	Australian Standard AS 4305 Minor Works Conditions of Contract together with DPW Special Conditions of Contract for use with AS 4305.
6 and over Houses - Over $500,000 approx
Project limitation/ Value	Type of contract
Fully designed Lump Sum	Australian Standard AS 2124 Conditions of Head Contract together with DPW Special Conditions of Contract for use with AS 2124. DPW Design and Construction Lump Sum.
Design by Contractor	Australian Standard AS 2124 Conditions of Head Contract together with DPW Special Conditions of Contract for use with AS 2124.

Commercial construction

Commercial Projects (Traditional)
Project limitation/ Value	Type of contract
Up to $150,000 Multiple Trades Up to $300,000 Single Trade	Australian Standard AS 4305 Minor Works Conditions of Contract together with DPW Special Conditions of Contract for use with AS 4305.
Up to $500,000 Multiple Trades Up to $1 000,000 Single Trades	Australian Standard AS 4305 Minor Works Conditions of Contract together with Department of Public Works Special Conditions of Contract for use with AS 4305.
Commercial Projects (Non-Traditional)
Project limitation/ Value	Type of contract
Up to $2,000,000 Design by Contractor	AS4300 General Conditions of Contract for design and construction together with Department of Public Works special conditions of contract for use with AS4300.
Up to $5,000,000 Design by Managing Contractor	Design and Construction Management - 2 Stage Tender with Guaranteed Maximum Price
Over $5,000,000 Design by Managing Contractor	Department of Public Works Managing Contractor - Design and Construction Management
Over $5,000,000 Documentation by Managing Contractor	Department of Public Works Managing Contractor - Document and Construction Management
Over $5,000,000 No Design by Managing Contractor	Department of Public Works Managing Contractor - Construction Management
Supply of Equipment
Project limitation/ Value	Type of contract
Any Value Fully Specified	Australian Standard AS 2987 - Supply of Equipment with or without Installation together with Department of Public Works Special Conditions of Contract for use with AS 2987.