
The BUILDER'S BRIEFCASE® CONTRACT CONCIERGE service is simple and affordable.
We help you with the two most foundational documents for construction project management:
The Owner-Contractor Agreement and Contractor-Subcontractor Agreement
Builder's Briefcase® CONTRACT CONCIERGE has these contract documents nailed down.
Features of the contract documents include:
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Designed by lawyer and builder/contractor, John McGowan, teacher of the popular CONTRACTS FOR CONTRACTORS Mass. CSL renewal class.
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Well-organized layout, with a simple format that is easy to read and review ... no wasted words or odd legalese.
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Up-to-date consumer protection provisions required by state law.
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Airtight change order and scope of work provisions that help contractors stop subsidizing the project.
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Skillfully crafted provisions for matters like safety, unforeseen conditions, price increases, warranty, material/product allowances, assumptions, exclusions and insurance.
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Payment and job pricing provisions that enhance cash flow, site efficiency and project close-out, including provisions for flat-fee pricing and cost-plus pricing, and provisions for non-payment scenarios.
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Project-specific guidance for estimates and pre-construction agreements.
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Available to general contractors and sub-trades contractors (i.e. framing, electrical, plumbing, painting).
- Book a CONTRACT CONCIERGE session -
Builder's Briefcase® CONTRACT CONCIERGE is a one-time investment of $1,500 that includes:
(1) Review of your current contract documents and access to the Builder's Briefcase® Owner-Contractor Agreement and Contractor-Subcontractor Agreement (both in customizable template form).
(2) A 1.5-2hr consult session (or two 45-60' sessions), by telephone or online/video, to discuss and review the Builder's Briefcase® contract documents, including review and discussion of your current contract documents. After the contract consult session, you may contact Builder's Briefcase® at any time.
Questions about the service may be directed to John McGowan through the form below or by calling 617-833-5825.
Thank you for choosing Builder's Briefcase® of Massachusetts, LLC!


