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What is ‘General Conditions’ in a Construction Contract: Key Components Explained

Building Radar

Change Orders : Provides procedures for handling changes to the scope of work or contract terms, including how changes will be documented and approved. Insurance and Bonding : Specifies the types of insurance and bonds required, ensuring that the project is protected against potential risks.

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Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act: What Residential Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

The Act establishes a registration program for home improvement contractors, along with required contract provisions, minimum insurance coverage, and more. Also, the contract should state that none of the work, materials, or specs can be changed or altered without a written change order signed by both parties. Learn more.

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Preconstruction Meeting: A Quick Guide to Success   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

They ensure everyone is on the same page from the get-go, on topics as diverse as how change orders how the chain of communication will be handled on site. They also try to identify special considerations and forestall potential areas of complication that can lead to change orders.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. « A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. I was talking with John Chaney this week, and he mentioned that he was going to blog about how change orders affect construction management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. Some Advice on Change Orders » A Change (Order) for the Better? When clients ask me about change orders, I’m reminded of a well-circulated photo. The yacht is named “Change Order.” Yes, change orders are nearly inevitable. STRATEGY |.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. Legal language is often unclear, resulting in differences in interpretations that can disrupt and delay projects, increasing costs. Meet with them before every project to discuss not only the contractual provisions for scope of work and change orders, but also what you bid and why. change orders.

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Provide Notice (and 10 Other Tasks) When Pursuing a Construction Claim

Best Practices Construction Law

Generally, you have to make sure that you comply with the contract or insurance provisions by: (1) giving written notice of the claim; (2) to the correct party; (3) within the time required; and (4) identifying the event giving rise to the claim. Review change orders and correspondence. Prove legal entitlement.

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