The Handbook includes guidance in the pre-contractual stages, guidance on each or the topics of the General Conditions of Contract. It also provides a comprehensive summary of the responsibilities and functions of the Superintendent and Principle under AS 4000-1997. Practical administration tools are included, such as Flowcharts and forms and precedents. These precedents include standard notices, directions, claim forms and letters commonly required during the administration of these contracts.
All the forms and precedents from HB 140 are also ailable in editable Word format under license from Standards Australia. For more information, visit our Contract Licensing page.
A new project has commenced to update HB 140 in line with the new edition of AS 4000 in 2025.