- 1 - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT THIS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (“Contract”), effective as of the date of the last party to
sign below, is between , having an address at ("Contractor") and , having an
address at ("Owner").
For valuable consideration the parties hereby agree as follows:1. SCOPE OF WORK: Contractor shall provide all labor and materials, and perform all work
necessary for the completion of the residence, structure, or improvements as described in the
drawings and specifications signed by both Owner and Contractor (“Project”) and more
particularly described as Such drawings and specifications are hereby made a part of this Contract. Drawings and
specifications shall contain a scale drawing showing the shape, size, and dimensions of the
construction and equipment together with a description of the work to be done, materials to be
used, and the equipment to be used or installed. 2.WORK SITE: The Project shall be constructed on the property of Owner located at and more
particularly described as (hereafter
"the Work Site"). Owner hereby authorizes Contractor to commence and complete the usual and
customary excavation and grading on the Work Site as may be required in the judgment of the
Contractor to complete the Project. Unless called for in the drawings or specifications, no
landscaping, finish grading, filling or excavation is to be performed at the Work Site by the
Contractor.
3. TIME OF COMPLETION: Contractor shall commence the work to be performed under this
Contract on or before and shall substantially complete the work on or before
.
Contractor shall not be liable for any delay due to circumstances beyond its control including
strikes, casualty, acts of God, illness, injury, or general unavailability of materials.
4. PERMITS: Contractor shall apply for and obtain such permits and regulatory approvals as may
be required by the local municipal/county government, the cost thereof shall be included as part of
the Project price.5. SOIL CONDITIONS: Contractor shall have no responsibility for the condition of the soils at the
Work Site. Any excavation, filling or other work required by the Owner other than the usual and
customary excavation and grading shall be agreed to in a Change Order for an amount in addition
to the Contract Price. Contractor shall not be responsible for any damages suffered by Owner as a
result of the soil conditions at the Work Site.6.INSURANCE: Contractor shall maintain general liability, workers compensation and builder's
risk insurance.7. SURVEY AND TITLE: If the Project is near the Owner’s property boundary, Owner will point
out property lines to the Contractor. If the Owner or Contractor has any doubt about the location
of the property lines, Owner shall provide Contractor with boundary stakes through a licensed
surveyor. In addition, Owner shall provide Contractor documentation that Owner has title to the
- 2 - Work Site and shall provide Contractor copies of any covenants, conditions, or restrictions that
affect the Work Site.8. CHANGES TO SCOPE OF WORK: Owner may make changes to the scope of the work,
including changes to the drawings and specifications, from time to time during the construction of
the Project. However, any such change or modification shall only be made by written "Change
Order" signed by both parties. Such Change Orders shall become part of this Contract. Owner
agrees to pay any increase in the cost of the Project as a result of a Change Order. In the event the
cost of a Change Order is not known at the time a Change Order is executed, the Contractor shall
estimate the cost thereof and Owner shall pay the actual cost whether or not it is in excess of the
estimated cost.9. CONTRACT PRICE:{COST PLUS}Owner agrees to pay Contractor the actual cost to Contractor of materials plus the sum of$ for performing the services set forth in the scope of the work. Contractor
shall be paid as follows:
.OR{FIXED FEE}Owner agrees to pay Contractor the sum of $ for performing the services set
forth in the scope of the work. Contractor shall be paid as follows:
.Contractor shall furnish Owner appropriate releases or waivers of lien for all work performed or
materials provided at the time the next periodic payment shall be due.10.LATE PAYMENT/DEFAULT: A failure to make payment for a period in excess of ten (10)
days from the due date shall be deemed a material breach of this Contract. If payment is not made
when due, Contractor may suspend work on the job until such time as all payments due have been
made without breach of the Contract pending payment or resolution of any dispute. Owner agrees
to pay a late charge of 1% of all payments that are more than ten (10) days late plus interest at the
rate of 1% per month.11. DESTRUCTION AND DAMAGE : If the Project is destroyed or damaged for any reason,
except where such destruction or damage was caused by the sole negligence of the Contractor or
its subcontractors, Owner shall pay Contractor for any additional work done by Contractor in
rebuilding or restoring the Project to its condition prior to such destruction or damage. If the
estimated cost of replacing work already accomplished by Contractor exceeds 20 percent of the
Contract price, either the Contractor or Owner may terminate this Contract. Upon termination by
either party, Contractor shall be excused from further performance under this Contract and Owner
- 3 - shall pay Contractor a percentage of the Contract price in proportion to the amount of work
accomplished prior to the destruction or damage.12. ASSIGNMENT: Neither party may assign this Contract, or payments due under the Contract,
without the other party’s written consent. Any such assignment shall be void and of no effect.13.INTERPRETATION:(a)Interpretation of Documents. The Contract, drawings, and specifications are intended to
supplement one another. In the event of a conflict, the specifications shall control the drawings,
and the Contract shall control both. If work is displayed on the drawings but not called for in the
specifications, or if the work is called for in the specifications but not displayed on the drawings,
Contractor shall be required to perform the work as though it were called for and displayed in both
documents.(b) Entire Agreement. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement of the parties. No other
agreements, oral or written, pertaining to the work to be performed under this Contract exists
between the parties. This Contract may only be modified only by a written agreement signed by
both parties.(c) Governing Law. This Contract shall be interpreted and governed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Arkansas.14. ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS: If any party to this Contract brings a cause of action
against the other party arising from or relating to this Contract, the prevailing party in such
proceeding shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and court costs.15.PERFORMANCE:(a)Contractor may, at its discretion, engage licensed subcontractors to perform work pursuant
this Contract provided Contractor shall remain fully responsible for the proper completion of the
Project. (b) All work shall be completed in a workman-like manner and in compliance with all
building codes and applicable laws. To the extent required by law, all work shall be performed by
individuals duly licensed and authorized by law to perform said work.(c)Contractor agrees to remove all debris and leave the premises in broom clean condition.16.WARRANTY: Contractor's warranty shall be limited to defects in workmanship within the scope
of work performed by Contractor and which arise and become known within one (1) year from the
date hereof. All said defects arising after one (1) year and defects in material are not warranted by
Contractor. Contractor hereby assigns to Owner all warranties on materials as provided by the
manufacturer of such materials.
- 4 - AGREED:CONTRACTOR:Signature Print Name & Title Date License Number Name and Address of License HolderOWNER:Signature Print Name Date
- 5 - IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OWNER
I UNDERSTAND THAT EACH PERSON SUPPLYING MATERIAL OR FIXTURES IS ENTITLED
TO A LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY IF NOT PAID IN FULL FOR MATERIALS USED TO IMPROVE
THE PROPERTY EVEN THOUGH THE FULL CONTRACT PRICE MAY HAVE BEEN PAID TO
THE CONTRACTOR. I REALIZE THAT THIS LIEN CAN BE ENFORCED BY THE SALE OF THE
PROPERTY IF NECESSARY. I AM ALSO AWARE THAT PAYMENT MAY BE WITHHELD TO
THE CONTRACTOR IN THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF ANY MATERIALS OR LABOR NOT
PAID FOR. I KNOW THAT IT IS ADVISABLE TO, AND I MAY, REQUIRE THE CONTRACTOR
TO FURNISH TO ME A TRUE AND CORRECT FULL LIST OF ALL SUPPLIERS UNDER THE
CONTRACT, AND I MAY CHECK WITH THEM TO DETERMINE IF ALL MATERIALS
FURNISHED FOR THE PROPERTY HAVE BEEN PAID FOR. I MAY ALSO REQUIRE THE
CONTRACTOR TO PRESENT LIEN WAIVERS BY ALL SUPPLIERS, STATING THAT THEY
HAVE BEEN PAID IN FULL FOR SUPPLIES PROVIDED UNDER THE CONTRACT, BEFORE I
PAY THE CONTRACTOR IN FULL. IF A SUPPLIER HAS NOT BEEN PAID, I MAY PAY THE
SUPPLIER AND CONTRACTOR WITH A CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO THEM JOINTLY. SIGNED: __________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY
DATE:
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE SIGNATURE ABOVE IS THAT OF THE OWNER OR AGENT OF
THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY AT THE ADDRESS SET OUT ABOVE.
_____________________________________________________________________________ CONTRACTOR
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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
________________________________ (Enter date of transaction)You are entitled to cancel the agreement or offer referred to above at any time prior to midnight of the
third day, excluding Sundays and holidays, after the day you signed the agreement or offer. In the event
you cancel, the seller must return to you (1) any payments made; (2) any goods or other property (or a
sum equal to the amount of the trade-in allowance given therefor); and (3) any note or other evidence of
indebtedness, given by you to the seller pursuant to or in connection with the agreement or offer. After
cancellation, the seller is entitled to receive back from you at your address any goods previously delivered
by him or her to you in substantially the same condition as delivered, providing he or she has returned any
payments and goods or other property received from you, to the extent indicated above. If the seller does
not call for his or her goods at your address within twenty (20) days after you give notice of cancellation,
you may keep them as your own.TO CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION, MAIL OR DELIVER A SIGNED AND DATED COPY OF THIS
CANCELLATION NOTICE OR ANY OTHER WRITTEN NOTICE TO________________________________ AT ________________________________NOT LATER THAN MIDNIGHT OF________________________________ (Date)I HEREBY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION._______________________________________________________________________(Buyer's signature)
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NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER
IF BILLS FOR LABOR, SERVICES, OR MATERIALS USED TO CONSTRUCT OR
PROVIDE SERVICES FOR AN IMPROVEMENT TO REAL ESTATE ARE NOT PAID IN
FULL, A CONSTRUCTION LIEN MAY BE PLACED AGAINST THE PROPERTY. THIS
COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS, THROUGH FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS, OF ALL OR
PART OF YOUR REAL ESTATE BEING IMPROVED. THIS MAY OCCUR EVEN THOUGH
YOU HAVE PAID YOUR CONTRACTOR IN FULL. YOU MAY WISH TO PROTECT
YOURSELF AGAINST THIS CONSEQUENCE BY PAYING THE ABOVE NAMED PROVIDER
OF LABOR, SERVICES, OR MATERIALS DIRECTLY, OR MAKING YOUR CHECK
PAYABLE TO THE ABOVE NAMED PROVIDER AND CONTRACTOR JOINTLY.
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