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Legal Update
BIAW Contract Subscription Service helps protect against the unexpected
by Janelle Guthrie Communications Director
It only takes one bad experience to learn the value of a solid professional contract. A good contract can save hours of time and thousands of dollars when you face unexpected challenges on a project.
“I had an instance once where we completed a home, then two years later the homeowners were sued by their neighbors downslope and they named us in the suit,” said vice president of Cascade Custom Homes and Design, Inc. Jay Roberts, CGP, CGB, BIAW Certified Builder. “If we hadn’t had a good contract, we would have gone broke.”
That’s just one of the reasons why BIAW created its new Contract Subscription Service, exclusively for builder members. With more than two dozen contracts and addenda drafted by one of Washington’s top law firms, this new service will help builders and remodelers craft worry-free contracts for common projects.
Your blueprint for the most commonly used contracts
For just $399 plus tax for a two-year subscription, BIAW builders and remodelers will receive unlimited access to a suite of more than two dozen contracts and addenda. Covering most common construction needs, this subscription could help you save thousands of dollars in legal fees and legal headaches.
“By the time I found out my contract was no good, I was already in the middle of a conflict,” said owner of John Erwin Remodeling and Custom Homes John Erwin, CAPS, CGP, CGR, BIAW Certified Builder. “And it cost me a whole lot more than $399.”
Written for Washington builders by Washington attorneys
Prepared by expert attorneys familiar with Washington building industry’s unique needs, these contracts will be regularly updated with the latest legal mandates and case law so your contracts are always up to date.
What you receive:
• Templates for more than two dozen of the most common contracts and addenda
• Online training
• Easily downloadable, fillable documents to complete and save
• Live training on specific contracts and their uses
• Easy-to-follow instructions with every document
• Discounted renewal fees
Helpful for builders at all stages
It doesn’t matter if you’ve never drafted a contract— or if you’ve been using the same one since you started in the business 30 years ago—the BIAW Contract Subscription Service will help you with contracts reflecting the latest legal requirements.
“I’ve been building for 18 years,” said owner of Pleasant Ridge Construction Clint Adamson, BIAW Certified Builder. “Contracts are important to set up customer expectations so there are fewer unknowns and everyone is on the same page from the start.”
The BIAW Contract Subscription Service launches March 1, 2022. Contact General Counsel Jackson Maynard at (360) 352-7800 ext. 108 or jacksonm@biaw.com for more information.
