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What to Know About the “Contract” in General Contracting

Contractor Connection

A contract protects you, your budget, and your property, so make sure to consider the following as you negotiate your agreement: Licensing. Find out what the proper amount of liability insurance is for your area, and be sure that any contractor you hire has that coverage. Scheduling.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules. NPDES permits are issued by states that have obtained EPA approval to issue permits or by EPA Regions in states without such approval.

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What to Know About the “Contract” in General Contracting

Contractor Connection

A contract protects you, your budget, and your property, so make sure to consider the following as you negotiate your agreement: Licensing Be absolutely certain that your contractor has the proper licensing to meet your citys requirements and any licensing required to do specialized work, such as electrical or plumbing.

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#98:  Good Faith Limits on Termination for Convenience

NH Construction Law

They operate very much like “at will” employment contracts, permitting the employer to fire an employee at any time for any (or no) reason as long as some specific public policy is not offended. ” Summary judgment was entered for the painting subcontractor on liability, leaving for another day the issue of damages.

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#125:  Pay-if-Paid Clauses and Contractor Default

NH Construction Law

The Court relied on the general rule of contract law that “Where a promisor ‘prevents or hinders’ fulfillment of a condition which otherwise would have been fulfilled, ‘performance of the condition is excused’ and the promisor’s liability is ‘fixed’ regardless of the condition’s non-fulfillment.”

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Things Contractors Should Know About Job Order Contracts

Job Order Contracting

Make certain that the roles, responsibilities, tools, requirements and liabilities associated with the JOC are specified in appropriate detail. Owner/Contractor negotiations and/or changes as needed. Here are a just a few things contractors should know about job order contracts. Technical Specifications: Do’s. Owner project sign off.

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THE ESTIMATING PROCESS FROM A TO Z

Construction Cost Estimating

On the opposite hand, you may need to interrupt down some classes or line-items more, like Permits and charges generally Conditions or Countertops in room & tub. Building Permit 3. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical Permits 4. Pavement Cut Permit Fee 10. Tree Conservation Permit 17. Fees for a Mid-Sized City 1.