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Three Common Construction Contracts FIXED PRICE. Fixed price construction contracts, also commonly referred to as ?lump sum? or ?stipulated sum? contracts, are the most common types of construction contracts. ... COST PLUS. ... GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE.
Here are five of the most important terms that should be a part of every construction contract. Scope of Work. Clients need to be clear about what a company is going to do for them. ... Payment Obligations. ... Insurance Information. ... Parties to the Agreement and Notice. ... Authority to Make Decisions.
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.
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.
Here are four main construction contracts to choose from, plus their pros and cons: Lump-Sum Contracts. Lump-Sum contracts are the most frequently-used contract, particularly for building construction. ... Cost-Plus-Fee Contracts. ... Guaranteed Maximum Price Contracts. ... Unit-Price Contracts.