Remodeling: Contracts

7 Benefits of Pre-Staging Projects

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:55:48 EST

Ordering and checking materials before setting a start date is well worth the effort. Here's why.

The Basics of Online Review Sites

Thu, 2 May 2013 10:45:01 EST

An overview of online review sites and what they can and can't do for remodeling contractors.

8 Stages of Sales Success: A Step-by-Step Process for Selling

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:54:36 EST

Industry consultant Paul Winans outlines the steps for getting the construction contract signed sooner rather than later.

Worth It: Increasing the Feasibility Fee Better Covers Design Costs

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:34:02 EST

For one Indiana remodeler, clients are willing to pay $1,000 to $1,500 to see if their project is feasible.

Change Order Management: Creating a System That Works

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:40:18 EST

Having a change order management system will save time and help prevent client misunderstandings.

Orderly Change: Managing the Change Order Process

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:15:07 EST

Collecting payment for change orders isn't difficult, as long as you have a clear process and you make clients aware of it early in the remodeling process.

Three Days' Grace: The Customer's Right to Cancel the Job

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:53:42 EST

The customer's right to rescind the job is an essential notification to include in your construction contracts.

Material Matters: When Clients Order Products for the Project

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:45:25 EST

Working with clients who want to purchase their own products — it can be done. More remodelers are going with the trend, but with systems in place so the process goes smoothly.

Season's Leadings: Keeping Busy During the Off-Season

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:27:28 EST

Winter work helps keep these remodelers busy during the slow season.

Part Amicably: Benefits of Including a Late-Cancellation Clause in Your Contract

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:27:26 EST

What happens if your client wants to rescind after the rescission period has ended? A late-cancellation clause in your contract makes sure you're covered.

Within Limits: Build Protections Into Your Subcontracts

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:07:40 EST

You are responsible for what happens on your jobsites, but your subcontracts can protect you from subcontractor negligence and faulty workmanship.

Quality Time: Some Moments Are More Important Than Others

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:07:21 EST

BRUCE CASE: Quality time extends beyond just family and friends. Make the most of your interaction with clients and staff as well, focusing on specific touch points.

A Hint for Subcontractors: Things to Look for in Your Contract

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:50:50 EST

Subcontractors all too often are convinced that a general’s subcontract forms cannot be edited. Generals will try and sell subcontractors on uniformity of agreements, that the owner requires this form, or that the job was bid on a particular form. Don’t be sold too quickly.

Spend Less Time with Your Lawyer with these Tips

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:43:03 EST

If you haven’t yet acted to streamline your contracts and your new client procedures, do so now. Unless, that is, you like spending time with your lawyer.

Business How-To: Got You Covered

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:37:20 EST

The key to avoiding disputes is to consistently and thoroughly document job progress. Here's what you should track and the tools you can use to do it.

ByLaw: Mediation Is Good Business

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:36:16 EST

Why you should have a mediation clause in your standard remodeling contract.

Lien Times: How and When to File a Lien

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 10:20:15 EST

Though liens offer protection for remodeling companies that are having trouble getting payment from a client, remodelers should use liens carefully and sparingly.

Double Exposure: Jobsite Videos Help With Client Communication and the Estimating Process

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:14:26 EST

For one remodeler, videotaping projects throughout the remodeling process pays off with more accurate estimates and improved client communication.

Public Perception: Working With a PR Firm to Build Brand

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:14:15 EST

A professional public relations firm provides a return on investment with improved brand recognition

The Specialist: Defining a Niche

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 10:07:42 EST

These remodelers identified a need in their markets and branched out, garnering more leads and helping to sustain their businesses.