| Bid Document Disclaimer |
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| To protect themselves from any liability for mistakes in the bid documents, owners may include a general disclaimer. Such disclaimer will notify the contractor that the owner denies any liability associated with defects in the bid documents. More... |
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| Withholding Contractor Payments |
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| When a construction project ensues, the contractors are generally paid for their work through a series of progress payments. When the contractor's work is delayed, he may receive reduced payments. Additionally, some owners may go so far as to withhold payments completely for delay in the contractor's performance. More... |
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| Termination of Private Construction Contracts |
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| Termination of a private construction contract can occur through the mutual agreement of the parties, one party's breach, impossibility of performance by a party, or operation of law. Additionally, the contract may be rescinded if it was entered into as the result of fraud, mistake, duress, or undue influence. More... |
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| Common Construction Contract Relationships and Practices |
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| Most construction contracts contain similar elements defining the relationships between the owner, architect and/or engineer, and contractor. Additionally, general conditions representing common construction practices are included in the contract. Naturally, construction contract documents separate out the responsibilities of the parties. More... |
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| Delay Claims Against Third Parties |
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| On a construction project, it is not always the fault of the owner or contractor when a delay occurs. Sometimes, the delay results from the action or inaction of a third party. A prime third party whose negligence can severely hamper the progress of a construction project is the architect or engineer. More... |
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