Before You Build It - Lesson 7: Before You Sign a Construction Contract

BEFORE YOU BUILD IT MINI COURSE Lesson 0 — Intro Lesson 1 — Most Projects Fail Before They Start Lesson 2 — Define the Real Purpose of Your Project Lesson 3 — Can This Project Actually Work? Lesson 4 — Hope Is Not a Construction Budget Lesson 5 — The Bid Trap Lesson 6 — Choose the Right Contractor Lesson 7 — Before You Sign the Contract Bonus — Your Next Step Before You Build Download the Free Workbook: goEasyProject.com/freecourse A construction contract is not just paperwork. It is one of the most important documents in your entire project. It defines: • Scope • Cost • Risk • Responsibilities • Payment • Changes • Warranties • Protection And yet many property owners sign contracts they do not fully understand. In Lesson 7 of the Before You Build Mini Course, you'll learn what every property owner should review before signing a construction agreement. Because once the contract is signed, it becomes much harder to correct misunderstandings. In this lesson you'll learn: ✔ Why the contract should match the proposal and scope ✔ Why verbal promises should be documented ✔ How payment schedules affect owner risk ✔ Why change orders should always be written ✔ What permits, insurance, and warranties should clarify ✔ Why lien releases matter ✔ How final payment should connect to project completion ✔ When professional contract review may be wise Many project disputes don't start because someone intended to do something wrong. They start because expectations were never documented clearly. A well-written contract helps create alignment before construction begins. Because before you sign... Understand what you're agreeing to. 🎁 FREE MINI COURSE WORKBOOK Download the Before You Build™ Mini Course Workbook and receive a complimentary Project Clarity Call. 👉 goEasyProject.com/freecourse 📞 COMPLIMENTARY PROJECT CLARITY CALL Planning an ADU, remodel, addition, rebuild, custom home, or major construction project? Schedule a complimentary Project Clarity Call and get help reviewing project risks, scope, contractor proposals, and next steps before signing anything. 👉 goEasyProject.com/clarity-call CONTRACT ITEMS TO REVIEW Before signing, review: ✓ Scope ✓ Price Structure ✓ Payment Schedule ✓ Allowances ✓ Exclusions ✓ Assumptions ✓ Change Order Process ✓ Permits ✓ Insurance ✓ Timeline ✓ Warranties ✓ Termination Terms ✓ Dispute Process ✓ Lien Releases ✓ Closeout Documents A contract should answer questions—not create new ones. If important items are unclear, ask questions before signing. ACTION STEP Before signing any construction agreement: Highlight every section you do not fully understand. If you cannot explain it clearly, do not assume it will work in your favor later. Ask questions. Request clarification. Get professional guidance if needed. Clarity before signing is much less expensive than conflict after construction begins. ABOUT EASY PROJECT Easy Project helps property owners plan, organize, and manage construction projects with greater clarity before construction begins. Plan Smarter. Build With Confidence. 🌐 goEasyProject.com #ConstructionContract #BeforeYouBuildIt #ConstructionPlanning #ContractorAgreement #ADU