Back charge
Billings for work performed or costs incurred by one party that, in accordance with the agreement, should have been performed […]
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work
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additional service authorization
An AIA form that authorizes additional work, 1 to be performed, for an additional fee, for services not covered in the originally specified
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field order
A written order effecting a minor change in the work, 1 not involving an adjustment in the contract sum or
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contract sum
The price stated in the ownercontractor agreement, which is the total amount payable by the owner to the contractor for
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contractors qualification statement
A statement of the contractors qualifications, experience, financial condition, business history, and staff composition. This statement, together with listed business
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contractor
One who undertakes responsibility for the performance of construction work, including the provision of labor and materials, in accordance with
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contract modification
Additions to, deletions from, or modifications of the work, 1 to be done, after the construction agreement has been signed.
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contingency allowance
A sum designated to cover unpredictable or unforeseen items of work, 1 or changes subsequently required by the owner.
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detailed estimate of construction cost
A forecast of construction cost prepared on the basis of a detailed analysis of materials and labor for all items