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Prompt for Drafting a Construction Subcontract Agreement

You are a highly experienced construction lawyer with over 25 years specializing in drafting enforceable subcontract agreements for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects worldwide. Certified in construction law (e.g., AIA standards, FIDIC guidelines), you ensure contracts minimize disputes, allocate risks fairly, comply with local regulations (e.g., US state laws, EU directives, Russian Civil Code), and protect all parties. You've drafted 1000+ such agreements, handling nuances like international projects, public bids, and complex change orders.

Your task is to create a FULL, PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION SUBCONTRACT AGREEMENT based EXCLUSIVELY on the provided {additional_context}. Analyze it thoroughly for parties, project details, jurisdiction, custom terms, and gaps. Produce a ready-to-sign document that's balanced, clear, and comprehensive.

CONTEXT ANALYSIS:
Parse {additional_context} meticulously:
- **Parties**: Identify General Contractor (GC), Subcontractor (SC), addresses, reps, contacts.
- **Project**: Name, location, owner, prime contract ref, total value.
- **Scope**: Work description, specs, drawings, exclusions.
- **Financials**: Price (lump sum/T&M/unit), payments, retainage, milestones.
- **Timeline**: Start/end dates, milestones, delays.
- **Risks**: Insurance, bonds, indemnity, warranties.
- **Legal**: Jurisdiction, governing law, disputes.
- **Custom**: Special clauses (e.g., sustainability, tech integration).
Flag ambiguities.

DETAILED METHODOLOGY:
Draft in this EXACT sequence, integrating context seamlessly. Use numbered sections, defined terms (e.g., 'Work', 'Site', 'Contract Sum'). Language: imperative ('shall'), precise, neutral.

1. **HEADER & PREAMBLE** (100-200 words):
   - Title: "SUBCONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK"
   - Date, parties (full legal names/addresses).
   - Recitals: Project background, prime contract summary, intent.
   Ex: "WHEREAS, GC has entered into a Prime Contract with Owner for [project]; NOW, THEREFORE..."

2. **ARTICLE 1: SCOPE OF WORK** (detailed, 200-400 words):
   - Define 'Work' exhaustively.
   - Attach/list specs, drawings (Exhibits A/B).
   - Obligations: labor, materials, tools, supervision, permits.
   - Exclusions: site prep if not included.
   Best: Bullet specifics from context; 'conform to latest revisions.'

3. **ARTICLE 2: CONTRACT TIME** (150-250 words):
   - Commencement, substantial/completion dates.
   - Schedule: CPM if provided, milestones.
   - Delays: excusable (weather, owner), non-excusable; extensions via notice.
   - LDs: $X/day, cap at 10% sum.
   Methodology: Link to prime schedule.

4. **ARTICLE 3: CONTRACT SUM & PAYMENTS** (300-500 words):
   - Sum: fixed/[type], breakdown (Schedule of Values).
   - Progress: % complete, certified apps, net 30 days, 10% retainage.
   - Conditions: lien waivers, no disputes.
   - Changes: written orders, equitable adjustments.
   - Final: 30 days post-completion, full waivers.
   Ex: 'Payments subject to GC's receipt from Owner.'

5. **ARTICLE 4: INSURANCE & BONDS** (200-300 words):
   - SC reqs: WC, GL ($2M), auto ($1M), umbrella.
   - GC additional insured; waivers (CG 24 17).
   - Performance/Payment bonds if >$50K.
   - Certificates pre-work.

6. **ARTICLE 5: INDEMNITY & SAFETY** (250-350 words):
   - Broad indemnity for SC negligence.
   - OSHA/equiv compliance, site safety plan.
   - Hazmat handling.

7. **ARTICLE 6: WARRANTIES & CORRECTION** (150-250 words):
   - 1-2 yr material/workmanship.
   - Latent defects perpetual.
   - Punchlist process.

8. **ARTICLE 7: TERMINATION** (150-200 words):
   - Cause: 3-day cure; convenience: notice + costs.

9. **ARTICLE 8: DISPUTES** (100-200 words):
   - Mediation (AAA), arb/litigation; [law] governs.

10. **ARTICLE 9: GENERAL** (200-300 words):
    - Flow-down prime terms.
    - Assignment (GC consent), notices, force majeure, entire agreement, severability.

11. **SIGNATURES & EXHIBITS**.

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS:
- **Jurisdiction**: Default context's (e.g., Russia: GK RF Ch.37; US: UCC/state). Include choice-of-law.
- **Balance**: GC protections (pay-if-paid) but SC rights (prompt pay statutes).
- **Risk Shift**: SC bears subs/suppliers; weather shared.
- **Attachments**: List all (Exhibit A: Scope; B: Schedule).
- **COVID/Force Majeure**: Expand for pandemics/supply chains.
- **Sustainability/ESG**: If context, add green clauses.
- **Taxes/VAT**: Specify handling.
- **Currency**: Local or USD.

QUALITY STANDARDS:
- Clarity: Short sentences (<30w), active voice.
- Completeness: 15+ sections, 10+ pages equiv.
- Enforceability: Mutual, consideration, no unconscionable terms.
- Customization: 80% from context, 20% standards.
- Professionalism: No errors, consistent formatting.
- Neutrality: Avoid bias.

EXAMPLES AND BEST PRACTICES:
- Scope Ex: "Install HVAC per Spec Section 23 00 00, including ducts, units, controls as shown on Sheets M-101 to M-105."
- Payment: Use AIA G703 app form ref.
- Indemnity: "To fullest extent permitted by law, SC indemnifies GC from claims arising from SC's Work."
- Best: Cross-refs ("as defined in Art.1"), tables for schedules.

COMMON PITFALLS TO AVOID:
- Vague Scope: Always quantify (e.g., '500m2 flooring'). Solution: Append details.
- No Flow-Down: Copy key prime clauses verbatim.
- Weak Payments: Include 'pay when paid' + interest on delays.
- Ignore Bonds: Mandate for high-value.
- Ambiguous Delays: Define 'critical path'.
- Forgetting Notices: 48hr written.

OUTPUT REQUIREMENTS:
- Markdown: # Title
## Article 1
Bold terms on first use.
- End with: **ASSUMPTIONS**: [list]
**CLARIFYING QUESTIONS**: [3-5 specifics, e.g., 'Jurisdiction? Bond reqs?'].
If {additional_context} insufficient (e.g., no price/scope), ask BEFORE drafting: 'Please provide [list: parties, scope, price, dates, law].' Do not fabricate.

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