Member Resources
Practical guides, checklists, and reference materials to support your contract administration practice.
Resources are available to CAA members. Documents are currently being prepared and will be available for download shortly. Join the CAA to gain access when live.
Resources by category
Contract Standards & Guides
Plain English guides and summaries of key Australian Standard contracts used in construction.
AS 4902-2000 Summary Guide
PDFPlain English summary of the key obligations of the contract administrator under AS 4902-2000 Design and Construct.
Coming soonAS 4000-1997 CA Obligations Checklist
PDFA practical checklist of contract administrator obligations at each project stage under AS 4000-1997.
Coming soonPractical Completion Checklist
PDFStandard checklist for conducting a practical completion inspection and issuing the Certificate of Practical Completion.
Coming soonSecurity of Payment
Resources on the Security of Payment legislation and its implications for contract administrators.
SOPA State-by-State Comparison
PDFSide-by-side comparison of the Security of Payment Act across all Australian states and territories, including key dates and thresholds.
Coming soonPayment Schedule Response Guide
PDFStep-by-step guide for contract administrators when responding to payment claims under the Security of Payment legislation.
Coming soonCPD & Professional Development
Tools to help you track and record your continuing professional development.
CPD Recording Template
XLSXA structured spreadsheet template for logging your CPD hours against CAA requirements and other professional body obligations.
Coming soonCAA CPD Framework
PDFOverview of the CAA continuing professional development framework, including recognised activity categories and annual requirements.
Coming soonVariations & Claims
Practical guides for managing variations, extensions of time, and common claims.
Variation Assessment Guide
PDFA framework for assessing and valuing variations under standard form contracts, including worked examples.
Coming soonExtension of Time Checklist
PDFChecklist for assessing extension of time claims, tracking concurrent delays, and issuing time determinations.
Coming soonCan't Find What You Need?
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