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What to Know About the “Contract” in General Contracting

Contractor Connection

Having a clear, comprehensive contract with your general contractor is one of the most important aspects of a successful home remodeling or renovation project. A contract protects you, your budget, and your property, so make sure to consider the following as you negotiate your agreement: Licensing. Warranties.

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What is ‘General Conditions’ in a Construction Contract: Key Components Explained

Building Radar

Understanding the term “”general conditions”” is crucial for all parties involved. This comprehensive guide explores what general conditions entail, their importance, and how they influence construction projects. What Are General Conditions?

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No Free Warranty: Connecticut Court Adopts Correction or Repair Test

Constructlaw

a Connecticut court considered for the first time whether the performance of warranty work tolls the statute of limitations on payment bond claims. s (ALS’s) bond claim because ALS admitted that it last performed non-warranty work on the project more than one year before filing suit, meaning the statute of limitations barred its claim.

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What to Know About the “Contract” in General Contracting

Contractor Connection

Having a clear, comprehensive contract with your general contractor is one of the most important aspects of a successful home remodeling or renovation project. Ask that your contract includes license numbers and information. Warranties Most reputable contractors in all trades offer a warranty for work done.

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Warranties for architectural metal coatings: A comparative review

Construction Specifier

For architects, specifiers, consultants, and building owners, the only protection from these potential liabilities is a strong, enforceable warranty backed by a reputable coatings manufacturer and delivered through a trusted, proven supply chain. Warranties and quality standards. Why warranties are important. Photo courtesy PPG.

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#111:  The "One Year" Warranty: Myth and Reality

NH Construction Law

A common misperception among commercial contractors, particularly those who use standard form contracts, is that their warranty obligations only last for a year. The AIA’s popular A201 (2017) General Conditions imposes several warranty obligations on the contractor. The basic one is found in Section 3.5.1,

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All You Need To Know About Construction Project Management To Get Started

Construction Marketing

After the management team confirms and signs a contract with a client for the erection of a building, it is time to get a general contractor for the actual construction of the building. They can choose to either put up a bid or let general contractors bid to build the project. In the third stage, construction will fully begin.