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#135:  Unconscionable Arbitration Agreements

NH Construction Law

“An agreement to arbitrate may be unenforceable if pursuing a claim in arbitration is so cost prohibitive that it prevents a party from vindicating its rights.” ” With that opening sentence, the Texas Supreme Court in Lennar Homes of Texas, Inc. ’” Awuah v. Coverall North America, Inc. , 3d 7, 12 (1st Cir.

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Voting Opens on New Washington State NW Contractors Union Agreement

ENR Construction

The Northwest Carpenters Union and the Associated General Contractors of Washington will vote on an agreement starting Thursday night.

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4 Tips For Choosing The Right HVAC Contractor

Construction Marketing

However, unless you’re an expert in the HVAC industry, you need a contractor to handle your heating and air conditioning needs. So, if you want to choose the perfect HVAC contractor, below are the four tips to consider from the get-go: 1. They might have worked with an HVAC contractor before and were happy about their services.

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What Contractors Need to Know About Surety Bonds

Construction Marketing

If you want to be a contractor, being licensed and bonded will have a major impact on your ability to work in the city and state where you live and work. Many state and local governments require that contractors who perform work above a threshold amount obtain licenses. What Are Surety Bonds? Bond Types.

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Removing the Mystery from Indemnity Agreements

Construction Business Owner

The indemnity provision protects an owner or general contractor from exposure to liability if a loss occurs during construction. But if they're not structured properly, you could be at risk. Read all you need to know here. . .

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The Value Of Service Agreements In Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

Service agreement holders are more likely to be clients who add more value to your construction company because they represent your customer base's most loyal segment. Every service agreement customer represents future work. Non-service agreement customers are more likely to be customers and fickle.

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7 Things Contractors Need to Know About Retainage

Fieldwire

Construction is one of the hardest industries to manage cash flow in, with contractors often facing large up-front costs and frequent, long delays between expenses and payment. The basics of retainage Retainage, also called retention, is an amount withheld from the contractor until a later date.