Clause 1

1.1 Definitions

1.2 Headings and Marginal Notes

1.3 Interpretation

1.4 Singular and Plural

1.5 Notices, Consents, Approvals. Certificates and Determinations

Clause 1 sets out the meanings of almost all the forms in the contract.

In reading the Contract Text it should be noticed that in general any word, which
begins with a capital letter, represents a defined term, which has the meaning given in
Clause 1 and no other meaning. The only exceptions are the definitions under (g)
"cost", "day", "foreign currency" and "Writing" which begin with letters in the lower
case.

The definitions of "Defects Liability Period" and nominated Subcontractor" are to be

found in Clause 49.1 and Clause 59.1 respectively.

Notices, consents, approvals, certificates and determinations must be given the

exception of notices, must not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Clause 2

2.1 Engineer's Duties and Authority

2.2 Engineer's Representative

2.3 Engineer's Authority To Delegate

2.4 Appointment of Assistants

2.5 Instructions in Writing

2.6 Engineer to Act Impartially

This clause sets out the function duties and responsibilities of the Engineer.

In a number of the Clauses the Engineer is required to undertake due consultation

with the Employer and the Contractor before making his determination and the extent
of such consultations will be at the discretion of the Engineer.