DECON 2013 is a Design and Construct contract which is used when the contractor provides all of the services necessary to complete a building project including provision of the design.  The principal engages the contractor to undertake the responsibility for adopting a design that follows the principal’s project requirements and obtaining all licenses, permits, consents, determinations and approvals necessary to complete the project within the specified time. DECON 2013 provides a broad contractual framework and establishes the legal rights and obligations of each party and their powers and duties under the contract. Without special conditions that are tailored to State and Territory domestic building legislation DECON 2013 is not suitable for use in domestic building work.