Design Contracts

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Making Change Orders Work for You

Many of the costly owner/contractor disputes I see in my legal practice involve... More

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Who Pays If Something's Wrong With The Plans and Specs?

You're looking at an invitation to bid, complete with plans and specs. It would be a big job for you — very profitable. More

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Protect Your Lien Rights

Consider this scenario: During the course of a project, the homeowner pays the... More

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No More Bids: Switching to Negotiated Contracts

I used to run my business the way most contractors do: I'd visit potential clients... More

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Managing Material Costs With an Escalation Clause

When lumber prices skyrocket and your contracts become potential money-losers, you... More

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How a Bidding Error Can Turn Into a Disaster

It's your worst nightmare: You've submitted a bid, it's been accepted, and then you find out there was a mistake in your estimate or that your bid was based on a subcontractor's mistake. More

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Keep Your License Current

The California Supreme Court recently made a decision that I personally disagree... More

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Different Folks, Different Strokes

How to write a practical business plan; different folks, different strokes More

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Legal: Idiot-Proof Your Contracts

Idiot-proof your contracts More

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Settling Construction Disputes with Mediation

When there's a disagreement between a contractor and client, resolving it with... More

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