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01. Start with a blank Standard Construction Contract
Open the blank document in the editor, set the document view, and add extra pages if applicable.
02. Add and configure fillable fields
Use the top toolbar to insert fields like text and signature boxes, radio buttons, checkboxes, and more. Assign users to fields.
03. Distribute your form
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Step 1: Start with DocHub's free trial.

Go to the DocHub website and sign up for the free trial. This provides access to every feature you’ll require to build your Standard Construction Contract without any upfront cost.

Step 2: Navigate to your dashboard.

Log in to your DocHub account and navigate to the dashboard.

Step 3: Initiate a new document.

Click New Document in your dashboard, and select Create Blank Document to design your Standard Construction Contract from scratch.

Step 4: Utilize editing tools.

Place different elements such as text boxes, radio buttons, icons, signatures, etc. Arrange these elements to suit the layout of your form and designate them to recipients if needed.

Step 5: Organize the form layout.

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Step 6: Set up the Standard Construction Contract template.

Turn your freshly crafted form into a template if you need to send multiple copies of the same document multiple times.

Step 7: Save, export, or distribute the form.

Send the form via email, distribute a public link, or even post it online if you want to collect responses from more recipients.

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Elements of a construction contract Name of contractor and contact information. Name of homeowner and contact information. Describe property in legal terms. List attachments to the contract. The cost. Failure of homeowner to obtain financing. Description of the work and the completion date. Right to stop the project.
This can be avoided if you take the time to define all key terms and their meanings in the contract. Another tip is to then capitalize that term, and keep it capitalized throughout the contract. By doing this, your terms cannot be distorted from the context and interpreted incorrectly.
To that end, before you sign anything and start working, make sure your contract has these 5 key elements. A Detailed Scope of Work. Project Cost and Payment Schedule. Construction Timeline. Change Order Process. Project Issues and Dispute Resolution.
Not all deals are required to be in writing. Often, smaller, less valuable transactions, or short-term services, may not require a written agreement at all. Depending on your comfort level, however, a written agreement can make sure both buyer and seller are on the same page.
Jackson Row. March 13, 2024. Standard forms of construction contracts are foundational documents in the construction industry, delineating the responsibilities, obligations, and rights of all parties involved in a construction project.
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In this guide, Ive outlined the top 10 things you need to do to write a contract that is enforceable and effective: Research. Choose the right contract format. Brainstorm the risks. Correctly identify the contracting parties. Understand the goals of each party. Outline the contract period. Define key terms.
Top 10 Common Mistakes that We See in Construction Contracts Its not written down. Both parties havent signed the contract. Not all of the terms of the agreement are in writing and in the contract. The timeline is unclear. Particular terms arent defined. Theres no written approval of any changes to the contract.

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