No matter how perfect a set of drawings may appear at the beginning of a project, the scope of the work will invariably change. The easiest and best way to deal with change, and its resulting effects on schedule and contract price, is through a change order mutually executed by an owner and a contractor.

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Carpenters, laborers and cement masons unions have each reached a longer deal in a cycle of contract negotiations that wrapped up recently, a sign that contractors are confident about the years ahead.

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It is construction contracting 101: get the contract signed before the shovels hit the dirt.

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When a barn in rural Dane County halfway collapsed during a storm in 2013, killing cows and damaging property, everyone knew it was going to cost a lot to pick up the pieces.

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Productivity is essential for a construction project to be profitable.

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Standard-form construction contracts are ubiquitous in the industry and for good reason.

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Contracts are the cornerstones of construction projects. For that reason, it's never a bad idea to subject the documents to a thorough review before signing them.

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Contract errors and omissions, industry analysts say, are becoming the most-frequently cited causes for construction disputes.

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Laura Schoppe's small business gets about half of its revenue from contracts with the federal government. It's at risk of losing a chunk of that money when 2013 arrives.

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In a number of industries — especially construction — government contracts can be a rewarding source of work and revenue. But getting in on the award process is challenging and poses legal challenges.

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