Legal and Regulatory

What Should Be in Every Construction Agreement
A detailed and coherent construction agreement on every job minimizes confusion, makes clear everyone’s responsibilities and reduces disputes. There are six key things to address in every construction agreement.
By Patrick Barthet
October 7, 2019
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by Patrick Barthet
Patrick Barthet is founder and principal of The Barthet Firm, a 12 lawyer construction practice which has been serving South Florida’s construction industry for over 25 years. Publisher of the award winning blog, thelienzone.com, the firm provides regular advice to construction professionals. Also instructive is thelienzonepodcast.com, regularly presented by fellow principal, Alex Barthet.
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