New South Wales · ABIC CP-2014 C
ABIC CP-2014 C NSW - Commercial Cost Plus Residential Special Conditions
Adapt the ABIC CP-2014 C Commercial Cost Plus contract for compliant NSW residential building work.
The ABIC CP-2014 C Commercial Cost Plus Contract is a commercial instrument that, unamended, does not contain all of the provisions the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) requires for a contract to do residential building work. These Special Conditions modify it to the minimum extent necessary to achieve that compliance, so a well-understood cost-plus contract can be used on NSW residential projects.
The approach is deliberately light-touch: it adds what the legislation requires without rewriting the commercial bargain the parties have chosen. For builders and owners who prefer cost-plus to a fixed-price contract, it offers a practical, balanced alternative that respects the statutory framework in New South Wales.
$220.00AUD
One-off licence · watermarked PDF
Digital and paper conditions are not interchangeable, so pick the format that matches your underlying ABIC contract.
What this covers
When used with the matching ABIC CP-2014 C contract and completed correctly, these Special Conditions amend the contract document to satisfy the applicable requirements of the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW).
Best suited to
- NSW residential projects procured on a cost-plus basis
- Builders who prefer ABIC CP-2014 C to a fixed-price form
- Owners wanting a cost-plus contract aligned with the Home Building Act
New South Wales context
These Special Conditions are drafted for use in New South Wales and are framed around the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW). They supplement the standard ABIC contract and should be read together with it.
Important information
- All documents are provided as watermarked PDFs under licence
- The licence permits use for project documentation in accordance with the licence terms
- These Special Conditions are intended to supplement standard ABIC contracts and should be read in conjunction with them
Common questions
Why does the ABIC CP-2014 C contract need Special Conditions for NSW residential work?
In its unamended form the commercial ABIC CP-2014 C contract does not contain all the provisions the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) requires for residential building work. These Special Conditions supply what is needed.
How extensive are the changes?
The contract is modified to the minimum extent necessary to achieve compliance, preserving the commercial cost-plus bargain while adding the statutory requirements for New South Wales.
Does compliance depend on how the contract is completed?
Yes. When used with the matching ABIC CP-2014 C contract and completed correctly, the Special Conditions amend the document to satisfy the applicable requirements of the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW).