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Common Types of Construction Contracts And Their Use

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A construction contract is a tool that you can use to help outline these requirements. What exactly is a construction contract, how can it be used and what are the different types? A construction contract is a document that outlines the roles and responsibilities between two or more parties on a project. Lump Sum Contracts.

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New Legal Guide and Resource For Your Construction Business

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Business licenses or permits. Business contracts and agreements. Employment law issues (employment contracts and policies, intellectual property, hiring and firing). Financial matters (bank accounts, taxation, insurance, collections). Business names (DBAs and fictitious name certificates).

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A Force Majeure Decision during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Green Building Law Update

There has been much speculation and supposition about the interplay of force majeure provisions in leases and other contracts in response to government orders closing businesses during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, but now there is an authoritative court decision that may provide persuasive authority.

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Tips before constructing new house

Construction Cost Estimating

The house owner can go for construction loan from the bank or mortgage personal assets. Agreement : The house builders now have to do the written contract agreement with contractors. Things to be care for: A permit fee has to be paid before a structure permit can be issued. Legal requirement should be clear.

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4 Factors Underwriters Consider When Issuing a Construction Bond

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By contrast, a 1,000-foot linear pipeline project in a busy area of a city might be more complicated than a 3,000-foot pipeline project in a rural area, because of unmarked utilities, permitting issues, reduced work hours, traffic considerations, and more. . Reputation with past suppliers, project owners, & subcontractors. Learn More.

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Illinois Supreme Court to Review Burke Case

Construction Lawyer

Heritage Bank, 2015 IL App (3d) 140064 (Jan. The engineer had been hired by the contract purchaser of the land prior to obtaining title to the land. The Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to review a case, Burke Engineering v. The engineer prepared a plat of a proposed subdivision of the property, including plans for sewers and roads.

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Illinois Supreme Court to Review Burke Case

Construction Lawyer

Heritage Bank, 2015 IL App (3d) 140064 (Jan. The engineer had been hired by the contract purchaser of the land prior to obtaining title to the land. The Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to review a case, Burke Engineering v. The engineer prepared a plat of a proposed subdivision of the property, including plans for sewers and roads.