District of Columbia Contracting and Construction Law Handbook

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A detailed analysis of the laws affecting construction contracts including:


" Offer and acceptance;

" Written agreements: integration and merger;

" Mutuality and consideration;

" Expressed and implied obligations;

" Waiver and Disclaimer of Implied Warranty of Habitability;

" Breach and Enforcement: finding materiality and damages;

" Remedies and Procedure in Actions Involving Building and Construction Contracts;


Also includes sample forms from the USLF Website as follows:


" Sample Contract Clause Limiting Remedies;

" Non-Waiver Agreement between Contractor and Owner Regarding Accepting Late Payments;

" Sample count in suit for rescission;

" Petition for Rescission of Contract Failure of Contractor to Obtain Building Permit;

" Complaint for Damages, Specific Performance of Contract, and
Appointment of Special Master to Oversee Construction against Contractor and Agent's Breach of Contract to Construct House;

" Sample Construction Contract Change Order; Sample contract clause regarding arbitration;

" Labor and Material Payment Bond;

" Contract For Construction of a Commercial Building;

" Mechanics' Liens;

" Construction defects;

" Licensing Issues in Mississippi;

" E-discovery; and

" Electronic Message Archiving;

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The 9 essential contract documentsThe Construction Agreement. The agreement is the most fundamental document in a construction contract bundle.General Conditions.Special Conditions.Scope of Work.Drawings.Specifications.Bill of Quantities.Construction Schedule.More items...?

In Maryland, a contractor license is required if you wish to work on home improvement projects or do electrical, plumbing, or HVACR work.

365 days of service.Register with the Washington DC Office of Tax and Revenue.Obtain an EIN.Get a Certificate of Occupancy or a Home Occupancy Permit.Complete a Clean Hands Self-Certification.Complete the Application.Provide Police Criminal History Report.Post a Surety Bond.Fulfill Insurance Requirements.

Name the four basic types of construction contracts. The four basic types of construction contracts are the lump-sum contract, cost-plus-fee contract, guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contract, and unit-price contract.

Washington State requires all construction contractors to register with L&I. State law also requires construction contractors to be bonded and insured to protect the public. Once registered, contractors can bid, advertise, and perform construction work.

The most commonly required license is called a General Business (GBL). The GBL applies to all businesses that: have a tax identification number. perform a primary business activity that is not licensed under another BBL endorsement/category.

Do I need a Washington DC General Contractor's/Construction Manager License? All contractors that work in Washington DC are required to have a Washington DC General Contractor's License.

Additionally, all subcontractors (including plumbers and electricians) hired by the General Contractor/Construction Manager must be properly licensed and registered as required by District of Columbia law, usually by the D.C. Board of Industrial Trades.

The 4 Different Types of Construction ContractsLump Sum Contract. A lump sum contract sets one determined price for all work done for the project.Unit Price Contract.Cost Plus Contract.Time and Materials Contract.

Here are some of the most important construction documents for commercial projects:Bidding Documents.Construction Contractor Agreement.Architectural Drawings.Specifications.Bill of Quantities.Schedule.Work Orders.Subcontractor Application.More items...

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