Take a look at these three excuses to see if Construction Contract Writer could change your perspective.

Excuse 1: It's About Contract Law, Not Construction
Part true and part false. Drafting construction contracts is about both law and construction. But it's probably easier for a construction contractor to master the basics of contract law than it is for an attorney to understand the essentials of construction. Sure, it's possible to make a mistake. But there are good ways to avoid the most common errors.

Construction contract-drafting mistakes fall into three categories. The first is business risk. Is it a good deal or a bad deal? Will you make money on this job? Lawyers usually don’t give advice on that topic. Business risk is your decision. If you've been a construction contractor for a while, you're probably an expert at business risk. Nothing a lawyer can do and nothing in Construction Contract Writer will eliminate your business risk.

The second category of contract mistakes is compliance with state and federal law. Many states won’t let a contractor sue to collect the contract price if the contract doesn’t comply with state law. Both an attorney of your choice and Construction Contract Writer can ensure compliance with state law.

The third category of contract-drafting mistakes is omissions. Does the contract cover what happens when something goes wrong? Construction Contract Writer is very comprehensive, offering a universe of options far broader than needed for nearly any job. But you still have to answer the interview questions. If you don’t have time to consider and understand the options available, maybe you need an attorney more than you need Construction Contract Writer.

Of course, there is a middle ground. Attorneys are accustomed to reviewing contracts. Produce a contract with Construction Contract Writer and get an opinion from legal counsel before offering the document for signature. If your attorney suggests changes, and if Construction Contract Writer can’t accommodate those recommendations, maybe Construction Contract Writer is not the best choice for your work. If a Construction Contract Writer contract is approved by your legal counsel, use that contract as a model for all similar jobs. Construction Contract Writer makes it easy to clone any contract on file.

On a difficulty scale, writing good construction contracts with Construction Contract Writer is easier than preparing your own tax return with one of the popular income tax programs. If you've used and like a program such as Tax Cut or TurboTax, expect Construction Contract Writer to become another of your favorites.

Excuse 2: It's Not Really That Important
Clearly false. What the contract says is very important if you get into a dispute. Courts in every state take contracts very seriously. And for good reason. The U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 10) makes it clear: No State shall pass any law impairing the obligation of contracts. Courts really do read construction contracts and try to make conscientious decisions about what the contract requires. Even if you didn't read a contract you signed and even if you don't understand what it says, a court (or arbitrator or the attorney representing your opponent) will read the contract word-by-word to discern exactly what you must have intended. When deciding construction contract cases, courts assume the parties meant what they said and said what they meant. Consider that before signing any contract.

Excuse 3: I'm Too Busy
100% correct! Every contractor has higher priorities. But what if you could draft a very professional, comprehensive contract that fits your job to a tee and complies with state law – and do it in less than an hour? Would that change your perspective? If your answer is anything stronger than "maybe," consider downloading the Construction Contract Writer free trial. It's the full program except that printing is disabled.