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Like guaranteed maximum price construction contracts, there are many contracts and orders in place to ensure that construction workers are covered during any job they might work on. Guaranteed maximum price construction contracts are in place to subject negotiation between a general contractor and the owner so that they can negotiate their prices according to the specifics of the job. This article outlines specific clauses that are included in the contract like:
Read the full article by our Iowa construction dispute lawyers about construction contracts in Iowa.
Mechanics Liens are in place to ensure that contractors hired for any sort of work on a property get paid for the services and materials they provide. Our Iowa construction dispute attorneys provide more thorough information on the specifics of a mechanics lien, how to place on on a property, and more info on what to do if legal action needs to be taken surrounding a lien.
Force majeuere clauses are in place to protect parties from fulfilling certain obligations in the event of any large force that may disrupt normal work. These "large forces" come in different forms, but most recently, the global pandemic has caused many force majeures to come into play. This allows for certain legal obligations made to be overlooked during the disaster, however force majeure clauses can be difficult to enforce if not incorporated correctly. Our Iowa construction dispute attorneys discuss what to look for when dealing with a force majeure clause.