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5 Legal Documents All Construction Business Owners Should Use

Construction Business Owner

While there are several documents that contractors use regularly, there are also other lesser-known legal documents that owners may find useful. The following five standard legal agreements are worth considering to help clean up your contract processes.

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Contractor Roles and Responsibilities in Construction

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The responsibility of a contractor in construction is the execution of the work activities that are required for the completion of the project. The roles and responsibilities of contractors manifest themselves in various aspects of the project for instance project planning, management, monitoring, construction site safety, and legal issues.

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT Legal Issue – LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, v. TORRES CONSTRUCTION CORP. et al.,

Job Order Contracting

LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAUSD filed a complaint against an awarded JOC contractor for breach of contract concerning cafeteria renovations. The post JOB ORDER CONTRACT Legal Issue – LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, v. LAUSD JOC Program. Download Case Filing. via Four BT, LLC.

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Legalized Marijuana: Opportunities and Impact for Commercial Real Estate and Construction

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to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. As more states adopt laws legalizing recreational weed, marijuana companies are looking to get licensing and mobilize in those states quickly. In terms of cultivation facilities, contractors also need to understand and plan for the extensive mechanicals that go into these locations.

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Managing Construction Payroll Complexities

Construction Business Owner

Contractors who manage payroll meticulously are less likely to face legal issues, penalties or disruptions. Before that, he spent 10 years as a controller for a large mechanical contractor. Thu, 03/20/2025 - 12:00 1:00 p.m. Central Construction payroll is uniquely complex, with variables that differ by business and job.

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Mailbag: Construction attorneys answer readers' coronavirus legal questions

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contractors are facing uncertainty around issues like health threats to workers, government stoppages and supply chain delays. Here, construction attorneys break down some of the legal ramifications.

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Understanding Design Defect Legal Liability

Construction Business Owner

Owners, contractors and designers must understand their potential liability for design issues on a project before the project starts. Design and construction services on projects are more integrated now than ever before. This affects the management of the project, insurance, bonds and, ultimately, profit on a project.'

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