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Understanding Construction Contracts

Understanding Construction ContractsWhat are Construction Contracts?

Construction Contracts are defined as legally-binding agreements within which the structure, details, and identification of both commitments and parties involved in a construction project are illustrated. Construction Contracts typically include at least 2 entities – or parties – who agree to the expressed stipulations and terms illustrated within the text of Construction Contracts upon the endorsement or signing of the document.

Construction Contracts are considered to be necessary within the scope of construction projects with regard to both the implementation of the description of services, but also the commitment to the allotment of responsibility and liability of the construction project; Construction Contracts allow for the legal protection of both parties entering contracts of these nature.

Involved Parties Named within Construction Contracts

In a majority of cases – ranging from commercial Construction Contracts to residential Construction Contracts – the parties named within contract agreements are defined as the following:

The client is defined as the individual who has procured a construction project, which means that they have set forth provision means – ranging from funding to materials – to the second party in order for the construction project to be implemented with the intention of completion

The contractor – or the entity responsible for the provision and completion of the construction effort – will have received goods, services, or monies whose delivery is contingent on the completion of the construction

The Primary Components of Construction Contracts

Construction Contracts will typically vary with regard to the primary components latent within their text; this variance will most often result from the specification of the Construction Contracts in question – both residential and commercial Construction Contracts are amongst the most common types of Construction Contracts:

Residential Construction Contracts

Residential Construction Contracts will typically include the following 3 components upon their creation and legal validity:

The details of the construction project  – or project scope – is defined as the outline and framework of the construction project requested; oftentimes, the project scope with outline in detail all of the components of the project, including the architectural plans, process, and the expected results

The project schedule will typically outline the timeframe in which the construction project will take place; this section is mandated by start-dates and a completion-dates that  are agreed upon within Construction Contracts

The project funding outlines the monetary compensation existing in conjunction with the construction project, including the method of payment, rate of payment, and the terms of payment; typically, full payment is only furnished upon the completion of a project

Commercial Construction Contracts

Commercial Construction Contracts will typically include the following 5 components due to the fact that their existence within the commercial marketplace requires the adherence to additional legislature:

The terms of service section of Commercial Construction Contracts outlines the project details and the nature of construction that will be undertaken

The legislative section ensures that the construction company will adhere to any or all applicable legislation required by local jurisdictions

Contingency Clauses appearing within Construction Contracts provides for methods of modification and rectification in the event that the expressed terms are not sufficiently met by either party involved

The Default Clause within Commercial Construction Contracts illustrate the process undertaken in the event that either party violates the terms of the contract