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[English | 简体] Commencement Date of Works

Subsequent to the issue of letter of intent to the selected contractor , the Engineer will then formally instruct the contractor to proceed with the contract work and to define a commencement date after which the time for completion will run on .

[ Construction DB Tips : Whilst the commencement date of the Contract is not so important , there should be a jointly agreed commencement date between concerned parties for future evaluation of contract completion date , Extension of Time , prolongation cost , maintenance period , release of retention money and the most upset issue , the liquidated damages . ]


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