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The pros and cons of becoming a subcontractor

Fieldwire

If you decide to start your own subcontracting business, you’ll be able to reap many of the most significant benefits of working as a general contractor — like greater flexibility in job hours and scheduling. You may need to pay quarterly estimated taxes, depending on how much you make from your subcontracting work.

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What FAR Council Updates to Small Business Contracting Requirements Mean for Large and Small Business Contractors

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

For example, one of the rules makes noteworthy changes to the FAR’s Limitations on Subcontracting, resulting in a more friendly regulatory landscape for small business prime contractors. Limitations on Subcontracting – Helpful Changes for Small Business Prime Contractors.

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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

PLEASE NOTE: In occasions where the contractor is asked to provide materials, equipment, and/or subcontract pricing for work by direct bidding that may, or. These negotiations must precede the JO award/approval and are not allowed on a Change Order basis. Insurance, fringe. may not, be identified in the UPB. Job Conditions.

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California Legislature Further Helping Subcontractors

Construction Law Monitor

In a perfect world, general contract presents the subcontract document to the subcontractor, and that sub has its lawyer review the contract to see if the terms can be negotiated so that its a fair document for all involved. The legislature here is essentially trying to protect the subcontractor from itself.

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Litigation Topics for Prime / Subcontractor Contracts

Construction Law Monitor

Here both parties need to negotiate terms to better protect when a dispute arises. Commonly litigated subcontract provisions. Insurance can be purchased by prime or sub to cover the indemnity obligation. Prime/Subcontractors Contracts. A well crafted contract can better protect a prime and/or a sub when default arises.

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#88   Battle of the Forms: When Is There an Enforceable Contract?

NH Construction Law

When contracts and subcontracts are negotiated, it is common for written drafts and redrafts to circulate between the parties, sometimes with a letter of intent to enter into a contract thrown into the mix, and sometimes with competing forms being used – a proposal or bid on one side, an expansive formal contract on the other.

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Federal Court dismisses sub's claim against GC because of arbitration

Construction Lawyer

April 2, 2012), dismissed an action by a subcontractor against the general because there was an agreement to arbitrate in the subcontract. The Subcontract incorporated the terms and conditions of the Prime Contract by reference.  Following VETS submission of the Initial Claim, VETS and LaSalle jointly negotiated with the U.S.

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