Author: David Chappell
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: contractors, building, letters, standard
Number of Pages: 320
Published: 2003-03-28
List price: $134.95
ISBN-10: 0632055561
ISBN-13: 9780632055562

Whenever a contractor undertakes work using one of the standard building contracts, however small the job, he will be involved in writing a good many letters. Some will be formal notices he is required to give; others will be letters it is prudent to send.This book provides a set of over 270 standard letters for use with the standard forms of building contract and sub-contract and aims to cover all the common situations which contractors will encounter when involved in a contract. The letters are for use with:JCT 98 Design and Build Form WCD 98 Intermediate Form IFC 98 Minor Works Agreement MW

Author: David Chappell
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: contractors, building, letters, standard
Number of Pages: 352
Published: 2008-04-11
List price: $104.99
ISBN-10: 1405177896
ISBN-13: 9781405177894

Whenever a contractor undertakes work using one of the standard building contracts, however small the job, writing a good many letters will be involved. Some will be formal notices it is necessary to give; others will be letters it is prudent to send. This book provides a set of over 300 standard letters for use with the standard forms of building contract and sub-contract and aims to cover all the common situations which contractors will encounter when involved in a contract. It has been substantially revised to take account of the 2005 suite of JCT contracts, together with changes in case l

Author: Thomas C. Schleifer
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
Keywords: guide, survival, contractors, construction
Number of Pages: 176
Published: 1990-03-02
List price: $125.00
ISBN-10: 0471513245
ISBN-13: 9780471513247

The turnover rate for companies in the construction industry is high. This book identifies the ten key elements of contractor failure and shows how to avoid them. Each element of failure is defined, illustrated by real examples, and ways are discussed to avoid or minimize the risks involved. The final chapter shows how to bring all these elements together to develop a positive and workable management strategy. This survival guide should prove invaluable to the 1.4 million individual construction-industry businesses in this country.

Author: Stephen Fishman J.D.
Publisher: NOLO
Keywords: contractors, freelancers, consultants, independent, taxes, yourself, law, working
Number of Pages: 384
Published: 2008-02-10
List price: $39.99
ISBN-10: 1413307523
ISBN-13: 9781413307528

Be your own boss -- easily, efficiently and successfully -- with this bestseller! Whether you’re an independent contractor, freelancer, or consultant, it all adds up to the same thing: You need to be more aware of laws and taxes than the average person. Fortunately, Working for Yourself provides all the information you need to stay on top of it all. An independent contractor himself, Stephen Fishman shows you everything you need to know to: meet business start-up requirements pick a business structure set up home or outside offices obtain permits and licenses price your services or produ

Author: Ph.D, CPA, CFE Douglas R. CarmichaelPE Everett A.
Publisher: Thomson / PPC
Keywords: volume, contractors, construction, guide, ppc
Published: 2004
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0764626140
ISBN-13: 9780764626142

Author: Darrell Oyer
Publisher: Management Concept
Keywords: government, contractors, handbook, accounting, cost, pricing
Number of Pages: 261
Published: 2005-06-01
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 1567261647
ISBN-13: 9781567261646

THE essential reference to help federal contractors negotiate and maintain Profitable contracts ? now in its second edition! Government contracting rules and regulations have changed significantly over the past few years. This new second addresses these important changes including: Thresholds for certification of cost and pricing data Revisions in Cost Accounting Standards coverage Commercial item contracting New profit guidelines in several major agencies Revised cost principles Redirected audit initiatives You?ll find fast, easy-to-understand answers to important questions, like: What are th

Authors:Mark Hackett, Geoffrey Trickey,
Publisher: Taylor & Franci
Keywords: claims, contractors, settlement, presentation
Number of Pages: 512
Published: 2000-12-05
List price: $210.00
ISBN-10: 0419205004
ISBN-13: 9780419205005

Contractual disputes, often involving large sums of money, occur with increasing frequency in the construction industry. This book presents - in non-legal language - sound professional advice from a recognized expert in the field on the practical aspects of claims. This edition has been brought right up to date by taking into account legal decisions promulgated over the last 12 years as well as reflecting the effect of current inflation on claims. The new edition is based on the 1980 JCT contract.