A contractor had negotiated and executed a contract in the amount of $246,700. When customer-dictated changes increased the price by $10,000, the contractor simply whited out the old price and … Read More
Construction Contract Signatures How Many do You Need?
It’s not uncommon for a contractor performing work at the house of a married couple to have his construction contract signed by just the one spouse with whom he may … Read More
Retainage: Get some when you’re halfway done, Maybe.
You may be in luck if you’re working for a local municipality which is holding a large retainage. That’s because at 50 percent completion “… a public entity must reduce … Read More
Do You Have These 2 Provisions in Your Contracts?
Every company seems to have its own form of contract these days. Whether it’s the general contractor, the plumber, or the tile distributor, everyone wants you to sign “their” contract, … Read More
Should You Terminate That Contract?
You’re upset with how you’re being treated on the job. Payments due are being disputed, unreasonably you believe. The schedule is out of wack and there’s no sign of it … Read More