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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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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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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

The JO is issued and approved upon agreement between the ORGANIZATION NAME Representative and the Contractor on the scope of work, performance time, and the price for that work. 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.

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

Construction Lawyer

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Liquidation Agreement did not supercede agreement to arbitrate. April 2, 2012), dismissed an action by a subcontractor against the general because there was an agreement to arbitrate in the subcontract.

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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. A good subcontractor will have his attorney review any agreement to make sure that the deal is an even one. Commonly litigated subcontract provisions. Insurance can be purchased by prime or sub to cover the indemnity obligation.

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Construction Contract's arbitration provision is separable, based on

Construction Lawyer

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. provided that if arbitration is provided for in the "Contract Documents," Mortenson "in its sole discretion" may demand arbitration of any dispute under the subcontract. The

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

JOC, an annual contract and multiple option year agreement for general construction, generally requires the Contractor to e furnish associated labor, tools, materials, equipment and transportation. Contractors are generally selected as part of a multi-year agreement, and/or for one year with tw0(2) to four(4) option years.