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Contract Documents

In Plain English

All the documents that together form the legal agreement between the owner and contractor.

Definition

Contract documents are the written and graphic documents that define the complete requirements of the construction contract, including the agreement, conditions of the contract, drawings, specifications, addenda, and modifications. All contract documents are given equal weight and must be read together. Conflicts between documents are resolved by the order of precedence established in the contract.

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