A Better Construction Contract

At the conclusion of this course you will: Be able to intelligently discuss appropriate contractual provisions in a well-informed manner with Owners and Contractors Be aware of the legal obligations of all parties involved in the Project Be able to meet their legal and professional obligations under the construction contract Written changes and additions made to standard contract forms by the uninformed although well-intentioned can be unclear confusing incomplete or contradictory. Even when standard form contracts are used a lack of familiarity with the intricacies and legal ramifications of the document can hamper the design professional in the performance of its duties. The purpose of this course is to help design professionals with these types of contract challenges. A well written detailed contract can reduce disputes on a construction project by clearly delineating the rights obligations and responsibilities of the parties. Accordingly this course will also suggest changes and additions applicable to most Owner-Contractor contracts. These changes and additions are intended to level the playing field between the Owner and the Contractor by making the contract more Owner-favorable and thereby strengthening the design professionals position as the Owners representative in dealing with the Contractor.