TDP 98 The Secret Life of Construction Contracts RJC v. AISD Part 4

A good construction contract is not a silver bullet for all customer disputes, but setting clear expectations can help all parties work towards an agreed-upon outcome.    "As a contractor, we're going to be held accountable for what we can prove at that time not necessarily what we actually did. The simpler the better, or the more understood the better." - Bebo Crain    As we continue to wrap up our discussion regarding Robert Jordan Construction (RJC) versus the Arlington Independent School District (AISD), one of the key questions during litigation was whether the two parties ever executed a contract.    For Episode 98 of The DYOJO Podcast, we will review elements of construction contracts, including:    RJC's claims vs. AISD's fact sheet  Mutual assent and the meeting of the minds   A clearly agreed-upon scope and cost of work   Keeping things simple as a construction professional    IN THIS EPISODE:   0:00 Recap of RJC vs. AISD  4:40 The timeline of events in this case with Bebo Crain   8:50 The initial estimate for services  11:24 What is a large loss with Jim Thompson  20:20 The simpler the better and contracts with Ed Cross   29:45 Do you know what you're doing?   36:39 Closing thoughts with Bebo    Thursdays are for The DYOJO Podcast - helping contractors shorten their DANG learning curve. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:        The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is a professional certification and standard-development non-profit organization for the inspection, cleaning, and restoration industries.           Advocate Claim Service was founded to provide policyholders, brokers, and attorneys with a dedicated claim professional to develop a comprehensive claim presentation strategy. Read David Princeton's column, Dear David, in C&R Magazine.       The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) Convention and Industry Expo is the industry’s premier event designed to bring together restoration and reconstruction professionals and vendors for networking, education, and discussing the latest industry trends. You won't want to miss this event on April 24-26, 2023 in at Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando, Florida.        Author Jon Isaacson, The Intentional Restorer, shares his two decades of professional experience to help anyone involved with, or interested in, the art of estimating to shorten their DANG learning curve for improvement. How To Suck Less At Estimating: Habits For Better Project Outcomes.   Theme Music - It's Only Worth It If You Work For It by NEFFEX