GC building contract template

[Kj Rustom]

Hi folks - I am looking for a standard contract I can use with a GC for a new build. Basically looking for an easy to understand and implement set of performance requirements, timelines / phases, CR definitions and termination clauses. I would think these are all standard items in addition to insurance, code compliance and similar requirements. Any contracts for the state of Georgia would be awesome but other should work as well..TIA!

[Bruce Woodruff]

I'm going to agree with @Ryan Normand As a longtime (many decade) Contractor, I would never use a customer's contract. As much as I respect @Chris Seveney, maybe not even his... :-) unless he signed mine as well.

Your mission is to just find a great Contractor....forget trying to control and manipulate a GC, it will never happen....and if it does, it means that you got a bad or rookie GC. Just find a great GC, clearly define your Scope Of Work, and then you get the heck out of the way and let them do their thing....

When I had a customer try to set a penalty clause, I would just want the same deal in reverse. In other words, you want $500 a day for every day I go over the schedule? Ok, fine, but then I get $500 for every day I finish early....and trust me, I will set the finish date and stay on this job so I make a killing off you.

Oh, and you will need a contract that is specific to your own state.