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Building a home in Queensland – contracts and documents from start to finish

When you’re building a home for Queensland homeowners, there’s lots of documentation and processes to follow to meet your contractual and legal obligations. You can also choose to use some optional documents that make the process easier and disputes less likely.

From planning and design to getting it in writing, the commencement stage, pre-completion, completion, work health and safety documentation and HR documentation, you will find all the contracts and documents you need in eDocs to make business a breeze.

Getting started with eDocs

Contact us to find out if you’re eligible and register for eDocs today! Plus, we have free member-only eDocs beginner and advanced workshops and online tutorials to get you started.
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Contracts and supporting documents backed by the Master Builders Members Legal team

Master Builders contracts and documents are trusted by builders, tradies, and consumers alike. Research tells us that homeowners associate trust and confidence with Master Builders contracts and members.

Our contracts and documents are always kept up to date with current legislation and are designed for the industry by legal experts who specialise in building and construction law.

Not sure which contract to use? Read our guide to choosing contracts or Master Builders members can access unlimited free legal and contractual advice relating to building and construction – specific to your situation.  Call 1300 30 50 10 and ask for the Members Legal team.

New HR documents now available

Tailored for the industry by our team of Workplace Relations experts, we have added a suite of HR documents in eDocs!
The range includes HR forms, policies and procedures and are customisable with your logo. They’re easy-to-use resources designed to help payroll staff, supervisors and managers in the industry and are always current with the latest legislation.

Available at your fingertips for free in eDocs:*

Residential contracts

• Preliminary Agreement
• Residential Building Contract – Level 2
• Cost Plus Contract – Level 2 (Residential)
• Residential Renovation Contract – Level 2
• Pool Building Contract – Level 2
• Basic Works Contract
• Trade Contract
• Minor Works Contract – Level 1 – Residential
• Simple Works Contract
• Residential Building specification

Residential supporting documents

• Engineer Specification and Confirmation
• Waiver Notice
• Consent to Electronic Communications
• Commencement Notice
• Request for Information
• Variation Document
• Extension of Time Claim
• Progress Claim/Tax Invoice
• Trade Summary
• Notice of Anticipated Practical Completion
• Practical Completion Notice
• Defects Document
• New Home Owner’s Maintenance Manual
• Home Owners’ Guide for Termite Management

Subcontract agreements

• Subcontract Agreement
• Subcontract Agreement (Basic)
• Period Subcontract
  • Work Order (WO-2a or WO-2b)
• Period Subcontract Agreement (Basic)
• Work Order - Basic

Subcontract supporting documents

• Consent to Electronic Communications
• Request for Information
• Confirmation of Variation/Instruction
• Extension of Time (Subcontract)
• Pool Specification

NSW residential contracts & supporting documents

• Home Building Contract
• Consent to Electronic Communications
• Variation Document
• Extension of Time Claim

WHS Safe Work Method Statement and supporting documents

• Safe Work Method Statement
• Safe Work Method Statement Checklist
• Safe Work Method Statement Register

WHS Management Plans

• Work Health and Safety Management Plan – Commercial and Multi-Residential Construction
• Work Health and Safety Management Plan – Single Dwelling and Small Multi-Residential Construction

WHS Management Plans supporting documents

• Appointment of Principal Contractor
• Bullying and harassment policy
• Clearance inspection certificate (Bonded asbestos removal)
• Crane lifting and fall arrest equipment inspection register
• Electrical equipment (test and tag) register
• First aid and emergency contact register
• First aid register
• Hazard report
• Hazardous chemical register
• Hot work permit
• Incident investigation report
• Licensing and training register
• Mobile plant register
• PPE register
• Rehabilitation and return to work policy
• Service isolation permit
• Site health and safety committee constitution
• Site health and safety committee meeting minutes
• Site health and safety representative
• Site induction register
• Site safety inspection checklist
• Site safety instruction
• Subcontractor declaration
• Toolbox meeting record
• Visitor’s log sheet
• Work near underground services permit
• Work health and safety policy

HR documents

• Employee Details Form
• New Employee & Induction Checklist
• Policy Sign-Off Form
• Leave Policy
• Leave Application Form
• Bullying, Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Policy
• Contact Officer Nomination Form
• Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
• Grievance Procedure
• Performance Management and Discipline Policy & Procedure
• Alcohol and other Drugs Policy
• Code of Conduct Policy
• Commitment to supporting staff experiencing domestic and family violence - Commitment Statement
• Contractor Privacy Policy (Privacy Policy - Contractor Information)
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Behaviours Policy
• Dress Code Policy
• Family and Domestic Violence Policy
• Flexible Work Arrangements Policy
• IT Policy
• Mental Health and Psychosocial Hazards at Work Policy
• Privacy Policy
• Social Media Policy
• Vehicle Policy
• Women in the Industry - Commitment Statement
• Authority to Deduct Form

Covid-19 forms

• Cleaning Protocol
• Client Specification Selections
• COVID-19 Work Health and Safety Plan
• Health Disclosure Form
• Keep your Distance – checklist
• Visitor Health Disclosure Form

Available for purchase eDocs:

The following documents are not included for free, however members may purchase these in eDocs:

CSIRO Building Technology Resources²:

• Asbestos in Buildings
• Batteries for Home
• Condensation in Buildings
• Foundation Maintenance and Footing Performance (BTF18)
• House Design for Cold Winter Climates
• House Design for Temperate Climates
• Indoor Air Quality
• Noise in Buildings
• Solar Reflective (cool) Coatings
• Solar Photovoltaics – Optimising Performance
• Solar Photovoltaics – The Basics
• Thermal Insulation
• Ventilation of Buildings

Other selected documents may be available for purchase in the future.

Watch our tutorials

We’ve created a series of helpful videos that guide you through all the steps you’ll need to know so you can get started quickly and make the best use of the system.

Available contracts and documents in eDocs are subject to change without notice. ¹Contact Master Builders membership team for more information on eligibility. *Excludes the suite of CSIRO online documents and other selected online documents. The free range of contracts and documents are applicable only to online versions available via eDocs to eligible Master Builders Queensland members and is not applicable to hard copy versions. ²Under licence from CSIRO Publishing at a discounted rate for members.