Contracts
A contract between the consultant and the client is crucial for clarity on project scope, expectations, risk and terms. Download the Conditions of Contract for Consultancy Services (CCCS), Short Form Agreement, Subconsultant Agreement and more.
Find a contract
See all Find a contractConditions of Contract for Consultancy Services (CCCS)
A general use contract for procuring and providing professional consulting services of larger scale and more complex projects.
Short Form Agreement
A short agreement for small to medium projects as risk and responsibility are reasonably shared between the parties (SFA).
Special Conditions Specific Conditions of Contract Part B
Special conditions Part B to the Conditions of Contract for Consultancy Services (CCCS).
Special Conditions Specific Conditions of Contract Part A
Special conditions Part A to the Conditions of Contract for Consultancy Services (CCCS).
Subconsultant Agreement
Shortform Agreement for Subconsultant Engagement.
Special Conditions for Design and Construct Contracts
Part B of the Tender Design Services for a design and construct contract.
Special Conditions for Panel Agreements
Specific Conditions of Contract for Panel Agreements.
Design and Build and other types of collaborative contracts
Issues when delivering a design and build project.
The Contractual Mistakes Act 1977, Contractual Remedies Act 1979 and the Fair Trading Act 1986
A guide to The Contractual Mistakes Act 1977, Contractual Remedies Act 1979 and the Fair Trading Act 1986 and how it relates to the contracting engineer.
Force Majeure Provision NZS3910
An example Force Majeure provision for use with NZS 3910:2013. This example is provided for general information purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied on as an alternative to specific legal advice. ACE New Zealand disclaims liability for any such reliance.
Contract guidelines
See all Contract guidelinesThese guidelines provide useful information to help ACE New Zealand members create a new contract, as well as details on any updates to contracts used across the industry.
Briefing and Engagement for Engineering Services Guidelines
A guide for commercial clients in considering the principal issues involved in briefing, selecting and engaging consulting engineers.
Subconsultant Agreement Guidelines
A guide to the ACE New Zealand Short Form Agreement for Subconsultant Engagement (Subs Agreement).
The expert witness
An expert witness is an independent professional who has an important contribution to make in judicial proceedings. These notes will provide a guide for any consultant involved in court hearings.
Conditions of Contract for Consultancy Services (CCCS) Guidelines
A guide to the changes made to the Conditions of Contract for Consultancy Services (CCCS).
Third Party Disclaimers Advisory
A guide for engineers on the use and importance of third party disclaimers in advice they issue, and to outline how they operate legally to minimise the exposure risk to third party claims relating to advice.
Short Form Agreement Guidelines
A guide to the ACE New Zealand/Engineering New Zealand Short Form Agreement for Consultant Engagement.
Digital agreements advisory
General guidance for ACE members when creating or editing a contract for digital engagement services.
Intellectual Property and the CCCS Guidelines
Understanding the intellectual property rights when engaging in contractual relationships.
Related insights
See all Related insightsExplore the latest news, insights and interviews related to contracts.
Related webinars
See all Related webinarsHear from industry experts, members and stakeholders in these ACE New Zealand webinars related to contracts.
COVID-19. Dealing with NZS 3910 issues as engineer to the contract with Rob Hay
Apr 28 2020
Roles and Responsibilities of the Engineer under NZS 3910:2013 and Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 with Ben Holland
Aug 06 2020
Contract and insurance claims with Emily Walton and Hannah Bryce
Feb 24 2023
Insurability with consultancy contracts - a joint panel event with ACE and SCL
Apr 27 2023
Managing projects for the risk of litigation with Kiri Parr
Aug 04 2023
Responsible Consulting - How to manage the latest legal and insurance challenged
Feb 05 2024