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ABOUT CONTRACTS

CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENTS come in all flavors.

We use either a simple Short Form (5 pages-provided by the National Association of Home Builders book store) or a Long Form (14 pages plus exhibits-provided by Atlanta Home Builders Association).

The Short Form is used the most. Easy to read and protecting both Owner and Contractor, it states clearly all of the following:

Names and addresses of Owner(s) and Contractor. (Note: all owners of the property must sign the Agreement and a copy of the deed establishing ownership may be required)

Job address if different.

Description of the work to be done referencing all plans and specifications (Stating their titles/dates/revisions and by whom)  which have been signed and dated by Owner and Contractor and made part of the agreement.

Agreement Amount.

Deposit Amount due at signing (usually applied to the final payment).

Payment or Draw Schedule (usually based on some form of percentage % of completion).

Included Allowances stating whether they include labor and/or materials.

Options List.

By Owner List.

How changes are handled and priced (Change Orders).

Completion Date.

One year guarantee.

The Body of the agreement  contains statements about the following:

Building Codes
Hazardous Materials
Late Payments and Finance Charges
Existing Conditions
Hidden Defects
Destructive Inspections
Underground Inspections
Concrete
Deliveries
Advertising
Utilities
Owner Responsibilities
Owner Supplied Items
Designated Contact Persons

The Long Form is occasionally used on large projects and is available on request.