Construction Project - Includes all material and work necessary for the construction of a finished structure for occupancy by End Customer. This includes site preparation, foundations, mechanical, electrical work, and any other work necessary to complete the project. The Steel Building System and the erection of the Steel Building System are both elements of the construction project.
Contract Documents - These are documents that define the material and work to be provided by the Contractor, General Contractor, or Dealer for a steel building construction project. The Contract Documents consist of a written agreement that defines the scope of the work, contract price, time schedule, and any other relevant terms of the agreement.
Contractor - The party that has the responsibility for providing the materials and erection of the Steel Building System as specified by the Contract Documents.
Dealer - The party that orders and purchases the Steel Building System from the supplier for resale. The Dealer is an independent contractor and not an agent for the supplier.
Design Professional - An architect or engineer retained by the End Customer, General Contractor, or Dealer to help in the preparation of design specifications for the Construction Project including the Steel Building System and its erection, and where appropriate, to assist in the supervising the construction process for compliance with the Contract Documents.
End Customer - The party who will be the initial owner of the Construction Project. This party may occupy the building, lease, or resell the completed structure. For any specific Construction Project, End Customer may act as its own General Contractor.
Erector - The party that erects the Steel Building System. Dealer, Contractor, General Contractor or another party working under a subcontract may act as Erector.
General Contractor - The party that has the responsibility for providing all materials and work for the Construction Project (including the steel building system) as specified by the Contract Documents.
Steel Building Supplier - The party that designs and supplies the materials in the Steel Building System in accordance with the Order Documents as provided herein.
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