FOR ALL YOUR ARCHITECTRUAL, CONSTRUCTION AND JOINERY NEEDS
Transforming spaces with modern design expertise.
FOR ALL YOUR ARCHITECTRUAL, CONSTRUCTION AND JOINERY NEEDS
Transforming spaces with modern design expertise.
About Capital Design
Our Mission
For over 18 years, we have been dedicated to delivering exceptional architectural, construction, and bespoke joinery solutions that combine innovative design, superior craftsmanship, and uncompromising quality. Our mission is to transform our clients' visions into enduring spaces by providing reliable, collaborative, and sustainable services that exceed expectations. We are committed to building lasting relationships through integrity, precision, and a passion for excellence in every project we undertake.
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Terms and Conditions - Construction
1. Scope of Services
Capital Design and Construction will carry out the works described in the accepted quotation, contract, plans and specifications using reasonable skill, care and workmanship in accordance with applicable Australian Standards and relevant legislation.
2. Approvals & Certifications
Where building approvals, development approvals, engineering, certifications or authority approvals are required, Capital Design and Construction will provide reasonable assistance where included within the agreed scope of works. However, the Company does not warrant or guarantee that any approval will be granted or that the original design or proposal will be approved without amendment. Any design or construction changes required by regulatory authorities shall be treated as a variation where applicable.
3. Client Responsibilities
The Client is responsible for:
- Providing accurate information relating to the project.
- Ensuring legal ownership of the property and authority to instruct the works.
- Advising of any known structural issues, underground services, easements, asbestos, hazardous materials, or unapproved structures that may affect the project.
- Providing unrestricted site access during agreed construction hours.
4. Payment Terms
Unless otherwise stated within the Contract, payments shall be made as follows:
- Deposit payable upon acceptance of the quotation or contract.
- Progress payments in accordance with the agreed construction schedule.
- Final payment prior to Practical Completion, handover or release of relevant documentation.
All invoices are payable within seven (7) days of the invoice date unless otherwise agreed in writing.
5. Progress Claims
Progress claims may be issued upon completion of nominated construction stages. Failure to make payment by the due date may result in suspension of works until payment has been received.
6. Variations
Any variation requested by the Client, or required due to unforeseen site conditions, authority requirements, engineering advice, supplier availability or changes to the scope of works, must be approved by the Client and may result in:
- Additional costs;
- Extension of construction time;
- Revised completion dates.
Verbal instructions may be confirmed in writing and treated as approved variations where work has commenced.
7. Delays
Capital Design and Construction shall not be liable for delays caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to:
- Inclement weather;
- Material shortages;
- Delays by suppliers or subcontractors;
- Client requested changes;
- Authority approval delays;
- Site access restrictions;
- Industrial action;
- Unforeseen site conditions;
- Force majeure events.
Any such delays may entitle the Company to an extension of time.
8. Suspension or Cancellation
Should the Client suspend or terminate the project after commencement, the Client agrees to pay for:
- All work completed;
- Materials ordered or manufactured;
- Labour performed;
- Administration and project management costs;
- Any cancellation or restocking charges incurred.
Documentation, certificates and warranties will only be released once all outstanding amounts have been paid.
9. Additional Works
Any work outside the original Contract or accepted quotation shall be treated as a variation and charged at the Company's applicable rates unless otherwise agreed in writing.
10. Third Party Services
Engineering reports, surveying, soil testing, certification, energy assessments, specialist consultants and similar third-party services are excluded unless specifically included within the quotation and will be charged separately.
11. Site Conditions
The quoted price is based upon the site conditions visible or disclosed at the time of quotation. Hidden structural defects, latent conditions, rock excavation, contaminated materials, asbestos, concealed services or other unforeseen conditions may result in additional costs.
12. Practical Completion
Practical Completion is deemed to occur when the works are substantially complete and capable of being occupied or used for their intended purpose, notwithstanding minor defects or outstanding items that do not prevent normal use.
13. Defects Liability
Capital Design and Construction will rectify defects arising from faulty workmanship or materials within the applicable defects liability period, subject to fair wear and tear, misuse, lack of maintenance, movement of the building, or damage caused by others.
14. Retention of Ownership
Ownership of all materials, fixtures, fittings, manufactured items and joinery supplied by Capital Design and Construction remains with the Company until payment has been received in full.
15. Late Payments
Late payments may incur interest and administration charges as permitted under applicable legislation. Outstanding accounts may be referred to a debt collection agency, with all reasonable recovery costs payable by the Client.
16. Security of Payment
This Contract is governed by the applicable Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment legislation in the relevant State or Territory, and payment claims may be issued under that legislation where applicable.
17. Zero Tolerance Policy
Capital Design and Construction maintains a Zero Tolerance Policy regarding harassment, intimidation, abusive language, discrimination or threatening behaviour directed towards its employees, subcontractors, consultants or suppliers.
The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate works where such behaviour occurs, without prejudice to its right to recover payment for work completed.
18. Intellectual Property
All drawings, concepts, shop drawings, specifications, schedules, estimates and associated documentation remain the intellectual property of Capital Design and Construction until payment has been received in full.
19. Warranties
Manufacturer warranties apply only to products supplied by the respective manufacturers. Capital Design and Construction provides statutory warranties in accordance with applicable building legislation.
20. Entire Agreement
The accepted quotation, these Terms and Conditions, approved plans, specifications and any approved variations constitute the entire agreement between the Client and Capital Design and Construction.
By accepting the quotation or instructing Capital Design and Construction to proceed, the Client acknowledges that they have read, understood and accepted these Terms and Conditions.
Term and Conditions - Joinery
- Capital Design and Construction will use all reasonable skill, care, and diligence to deliver the joinery, cabinetry, and associated services outlined in the quotation. Any design, shop drawings, or manufacturing documentation provided is based on the information supplied by the client and approved project documentation.
- Where approvals, certifications, or authority requirements are necessary for a project, the Client is responsible for obtaining such approvals unless otherwise agreed in writing. Capital Design and Construction will provide reasonable assistance where applicable but cannot guarantee approval outcomes.
- If the Client elects to suspend or terminate the project after work has commenced, the Client agrees to pay for all work completed, materials ordered, manufacturing undertaken, and any costs incurred up to the date of termination. Any completed drawings, shop drawings, or documentation will be released once all outstanding payments have been received.
- Payments shall be made in accordance with the agreed payment schedule, unless otherwise stated in writing:
- 30% deposit prior to commencement of design, detailing, or manufacturing.
- 50% progress payment prior to commencement of fabrication.
- Final balance prior to delivery and/or installation unless otherwise agreed.
- Shop drawings, production drawings, manufacturing documentation, or other project deliverables will only be released once the relevant stage payment has been received.
- Any variations requested by the Client after approval of shop drawings, commencement of manufacturing, or installation may incur additional costs and may affect agreed delivery timeframes.
- Additional services, including but not limited to engineering, certifications, specialist reports, site measures outside the agreed scope, design revisions, or other third-party services, are excluded from the original quotation unless specifically noted and will be quoted separately.
- No third-party products, materials, reports, or services will be ordered until payment has been received where applicable.
- Any work requested outside the original quotation or approved scope of works will be treated as a variation and charged accordingly.
- This quotation remains valid for the period specified within the quotation. Projects not commenced within two (2) years may require a revised quotation to reflect current material, labour, and supplier costs.
- All invoices are payable within seven (7) days from the invoice date unless otherwise agreed in writing.
- Late payments may incur interest and administration charges as permitted by applicable legislation. Outstanding accounts may be referred to a debt recovery agency, and the Client will be responsible for any reasonable recovery costs incurred.
- This agreement is governed by the applicable Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment legislation in the relevant State or Territory, and all payment claims may be issued under that legislation where applicable.
- Deposits and progress payments are non-refundable once work has commenced, materials have been ordered, or manufacturing has begun.
- The Client acknowledges that they have read, understood, and accepted these Terms and Conditions and agrees to cooperate throughout the duration of the project.
- It is the Client's responsibility to ensure that all site measurements, existing conditions, services, structural elements, and any relevant information provided to Capital Design and Construction are accurate. The Company accepts no responsibility for delays or additional costs resulting from incorrect or incomplete information.
- Capital Design and Construction maintains a Zero Tolerance Policy towards harassment, intimidation, abusive language, discrimination, or threatening behaviour directed at its employees, contractors, suppliers, or representatives.
- Should any employee, contractor, or representative of Capital Design and Construction be subjected to harassment, intimidation, or threatening behaviour, the Company reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate services. Any costs incurred up to that point will remain payable by the Client.
- The Client acknowledges that any variations, additional requests, changes to finishes, hardware, materials, dimensions, or installation requirements outside the original quotation may result in additional charges and revised delivery schedules.
- The Client authorises Capital Design and Construction to liaise with architects, builders, designers, engineers, suppliers, contractors, certifiers, and other relevant parties where required to complete the project.
- Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all drawings, shop drawings, concepts, details, intellectual property, and manufacturing documentation remain the property of Capital Design and Construction until full payment has been received.
- Ownership of all manufactured joinery remains with Capital Design and Construction until payment has been made in full.
- The Client is responsible for ensuring the site is safe, accessible, and ready for installation at the agreed time. Delays caused by site conditions, other trades, or restricted access may incur additional charges.
- While every effort is made to match colours, grain, textures, and finishes, natural variations in timber, stone, veneers, laminates, and other materials are considered acceptable and are not deemed defects.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS - Architectural
• Capital Design and Construction ensures that we will do all that is required to obtain approval from a certifying authority to assist in obtaining approval of the plans. However we do not ensure that approval will be obtained with the initial concept that you desire and that changes may need to be made in order for it to meet government standards and approval standards
• In the event that the work is to be ceased by the client then the remaining balance is to be paid in full to cover work that has been completed to date or a lesser amount as authorized by Linea Verde Design. In this event once payment has been received plans completed to date will be released.
• Payments will be made in interval payments with the first payment of 30% of the total quote to be made prior to commencement of work, second payment of 50% of the balance to be made prior commencement of the elevations and final balance to be made upon completion of the final package prior to the full final package being released.
• Please be advised that plans of the relevant stage will only be released once payment has been received
• During the design/documentation/approval stages there may be additional documents/reports which may need to be completed/ordered, these items fall outside the original quote and shall require their own quote
• No external report shall be ordered without receiving full payment prior to the report being ordered
• Should additional work be required after the final plans have been issued this will incur an additional fee which is based on the work completed
• The signed contract expires after 2 year/s. Any further works after this period will be subject to a new contract and new quote.
• All fees are to be paid within 7 days of invoice issue date, unless otherwise stipulated and prior to any plans on that stage being released.
• Late payments may incur an administration fee of 25% interest fee of the balance and
may be subject to Debt Collection which will incur additional debt recovery fees as specified by the collection agency used.
• The contract is made under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 1999 (as amended), any Invoice issued is issued under this Act whether stated or not.
• No refunds are given under any circumstances unless agreed upon by Linea Verde Design Management
• You also confirm that this agreement has been freely agreed to and understand our roles and responsibilities,
• It is the responsibility of the owner/client to notify Linea Verde Design of any unapproved work, structures or elements that may affect the design/certification/proposal
• We have adapted a “ZERO TOLERANCE” to any types of Harassment and/or Intimidation or any other types of Threatening behavior, whether it occurs Directly or Indirectly, for example person to person, over the phone or Internet.
• Whilst we understand undergoing the process of Building and obtaining the required Building Approval can be frustrating, this does not give an exemption to an Applicant/Owner or any person acting (with or without permission or consent), for the Applicant/Owner to Harass, Intimidate or otherwise act in a threatening manner to any person acting for and on behalf of “Linea Verde Design”.
• If at any time, any person acting for or on behalf of “Linea Verde Design” and extending to any primary or subsidiary Business, Company, and/or persons directly or indirectly acting for and on behalf of any of the aforementioned entities, are subject to any forms of Harassment, Intimidation or otherwise any act perceived by the person as being threatening, we will discontinue our services and our agreement will be terminated.
• I/we understand that any work outside of the original quote may result in a new quote for the new work to be completed.
• I/we authorise Linea Verde Design to act on our behalf to obtain information from third parties pertaining to our plans and to discuss with third parties any details required to complete our plans.
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