Once the various elements of a construction project are in place—the budget and timeline have been approved, the contractor selected, and work permits obtained—the remaining step is for the building owner and the contractor to sign an agreement so the work can begin. It’s here that the project can get delayed by drawn-out negotiations between the parties.
In RAND’s Ask Our Experts video series, RAND President Stephen A. Varone, AIA discusses how to get an owner-contractor agreement done in an effective and efficient manner including using an industry-standard contract and which items should be added to protect the owner’s interest.
To view other videos of RAND’s experts addressing building issues ranging from apartment alterations to diagnosing building conditions with infrared thermography to building surveys, please visit our Ask Our Experts page on our website.
If you have a building repair/upgrade question you would like RAND to address, please contact us at 212-675-8844; info@nullrandpc.com and our experts will be happy to answer it.
