CONTRACTS
Our customizable contracts will improve your projects from start to finish.
Proposals
The proposal is also known as an estimate, bid or quote. It includes language to give you the flexibility to adjust the estimated price after you have completed further due diligence with your suppliers and sub-contractors and before you enter into a legally binding contract with the owner.
Owner-Contractor Agreements
This is the document to use when you are working directly for the property owner. This contract is around 6 pages in length (not including the scope of work section) and includes over twenty detailed, tried-and-true clauses and provisions that protect you and the owner and help improve cash flow.
Contractor-Subcontractor Agreements
This is the contract document to use when a general contractor and a subcontractor are entering into an agreement for services as part of a larger project. It is different from the the Owner-Contractor Agreement in several important ways. Many insurance policies require these contracts.
We also provide scope of work samples, formats for Flat-Fee / Single Price and Cost-Plus / G-Max Price, a Change Order template, and individualized support.
CLASSES
General Contractor's Legal Bootcamp
April 28-29, 2025. 8:00am-2:30pm
This 12-credit course covers common legal and business issues that contractors encounter during remodeling projects like decks, kitchens, bathrooms and additions. We will review the contract and consumer protection requirements of the Commonwealth’s Home Improvement Contractor Law. We will also look at ways to improve builder contracts on issues such as change orders, payment schedule, scope of work, insurance and customer communication.
Monday, April 28th
1. MA Home Improvement Contractor Law
2. Business Entities.
3. Licenses & Insurance.
4. Estimates & Proposals.
5. Flat Fee v. Cost-Plus Pricing.
6. Payment & Non-Payment.
Tuesday, April 29th
7. Scope of Work, Assumptions & Unforeseen Conditions.
8. Change Orders.
9. Work Zone & Site Safety.
10. Warranty.
11. Dispute Resolution.
Light breakfast and lunch included.
Conveniently located at Koopman Lumber, 43 River Road, Andover, MA 01801.
This 12-credit course is approved by the MA BBRS CSL Continuing Education Council.
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