Construction Contracts

Whether you are signing someone else’s construction contract or drafting your own, you need to understand the meaning of important terms. Without such an understanding it is impossible to allocate risk or negotiate terms. This two-hour seminar teaches you the meaning of important contractual terms, the consequences of these terms and how you can revise these terms to your own benefit.

Among the subjects we will discuss:

• What exactly are “indemnity”, “defense” and “hold harmless” clauses and how do I revise these terms to my own benefit?
• Can I be liable except where the owner or contractor is “solely” at fault? What does this mean? How can I protect myself?
• Can I be bound to contract terms in papers that are incorporated into my contract even though these papers have never been provided to me? How do I prevent this?
• Can I be required to continue working even though I have not received payment and see no prospect of payment anytime soon?
• Can I be forced to perform work without a written change order?
• Can I be required to wait for the general contractor to be paid before I get paid?

This two-hour seminar walks you through a real-day construction contract with a discussion of all major terms and how you can negotiate and change terms to your benefit.