Understanding Construction Contracts: Key Clauses, Legal Terms & Contractor Compliance

Welcome to another episode of Contractor on the Grow, powered by Minorea-BEM.
In this session, we break down the most important clauses, legal terms, and risk-management elements every contractor must understand before signing a construction contract in the United States.

🔎 What you’ll learn in this episode:
-The most critical clauses in construction contracts
-Change orders: How to protect your scope and pricing
-Liability, indemnification & insurance requirements
-Payment terms, retention, and compliance documentation
-The legal risks contractors overlook most often
-How Small Businesses can negotiate stronger terms
-Real stories and examples from the industry

Whether you’re a small contractor, subcontractor, supplier, estimator, RMO, GC, or an emerging business looking to scale, this episode will help you make smarter decisions, stay in compliance, and protect your business.

🚀 About Contractor on the Grow
This podcast is part of Minorea-BEM’s Contract Ready ecosystem, created to empower small and emerging contractors with real-world knowledge in:

-Strategic planning
-Finance & back office
-Marketing & positioning
-Operations & legal compliance

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