Common use of Designation of Projects Clause in Contracts

Designation of Projects. 10.6.1 The Major Projects Agreement Forum will be responsible for the Designation of Major Projects. 10.6.2 The factors to be taken into account by the Forum in deciding whether a project should be Designated shall include: • The views of the Client; • The nature, technical complexity, size, anticipated manpower, contractor interfaces and value of the project; • The planned duration of the site-based construction and installation aspects of the project; • The need to ensure industrial relations stability; • The significance of any industrial relations issues likely to arise on the project in relation to other projects, or to the Industry generally; • The location of the project and its anticipated effect on other projects and on the labour market in the vicinity. 10.6.3 The involvement and engagement of the Client is seen as crucial to the Designation process and will be positively sought. 10.6.4 Projects will not be Designated retrospectively after contracts have been let. 10.6.5 Further information on the Designation process is set out in Appendix 1. 10.6.6 As work on a Designated Project nears completion, the Parties to the Supplementary Project Agreement will review the need to terminate the Project Agreement and formally remove Designated status. The Parties will consult the Client before seeking the approval of the Major Projects Agreement Forum. Three months’ notice of termination will normally be given.

Designation of Projects. 10.6.1 4.6.1 The Major Projects Agreement Forum will be responsible for the Designation of Major Projects. 10.6.2 4.6.2 The factors to be taken into account by the Forum in deciding whether a project should be Designated shall include: • The views of the Client; • The nature, technical complexity, size, anticipated manpower, contractor interfaces and value of the project; • The planned duration of the site-based construction and installation aspects of the project; • The need to ensure industrial relations stability; • The significance of any industrial relations issues likely to arise on the project in relation to other projects, or to the Industry generally; • The location of the project and its anticipated effect on other projects and on the labour market in the vicinity. 10.6.3 4.6.3 The involvement and engagement of the Client is seen as crucial to the Designation process and will be positively sought. 10.6.4 4.6.4 Projects will not be Designated retrospectively after contracts have been let. 10.6.5 4.6.5 Further information on the Designation process is set out in Appendix 1. 10.6.6 4.6.6 As work on a Designated Project nears completion, the Parties to the Supplementary Project Agreement will review the need to terminate the Project Agreement and formally remove Designated status. The Parties will consult the Client before seeking the approval of the Major Projects Agreement Forum. Three months’ notice of termination will normally be given.