Lesson Summary. A contract is a legal agreement between two or more parties in which they agree to each other's rights and responsibilities. Offer, acceptance, awareness, consideration, and capacity are the five elements of an enforceable contract.
Some common kinds of construction documents include: Bidding documents. Architectural drawings. Schedules.
And even though contracts are infinitely varied in length, terms, and complexity, all contracts must contain these six essential elements. Offer. Acceptance. Awareness. Consideration. Capacity. Legality.
Five Essential Elements of a Construction Contract Full Name, Address, and Signatures of Both Parties. Though this may sound obvious, this commonly overlooked element of construction contracts is required to make the contract legally binding. Scope of Work. Project Cost and Payment Terms. Schedule of Work. Authority.
Five Essential Elements of a Construction Contract Full Name, Address, and Signatures of Both Parties. Though this may sound obvious, this commonly overlooked element of construction contracts is required to make the contract legally binding. Scope of Work. Project Cost and Payment Terms. Schedule of Work. Authority.
How to draft a contract between two parties: A step-by-step checklist Know your parties. Agree on the terms. Set clear boundaries. Spell out the consequences. Specify how you will resolve disputes. Cover confidentiality. Check the legality of the contract. Open it up to negotiation.
Top 10 Common Mistakes that We See in Construction Contracts It's not written down. Both parties haven't signed the contract. Not all of the terms of the agreement are in writing and in the contract. The timeline is unclear. Particular terms aren't defined. There's no written approval of any changes to the contract.