Write a one-page introduction that separately introduces the function and legal nature of (1) prime and (2) subcontract agreements from a general contractor’s perspective.

Assignment Question

Introduction. Write a one-page introduction that separately introduces the function and legal nature of (1) prime and (2) subcontract agreements from a general contractor’s perspective.  The paper must be suitable for the intended audience: interested and well-educated construction professionals, but not a highly technical (lawyers) or academic audience. Note: Include a main section heading for the introduction to clearly delineate content for this section. Review of prime contract agreement clauses.

Choose two clauses from the prime contract that was provided by the instructor and write a two-page critical analysis (one page per clause) that addresses each of the following for each of the clauses: What is the general intent or purpose of the clause? What are the ethical considerations related to this clause? Which party does the clause favor? Explain your answer. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the clause? What, specifically, would you change about the clause? Note: At a minimum, include a main section heading for each of the clauses you are writing about to clearly delineate content for this section. Review of subcontract agreement clauses.

Choose two clauses from the subcontract agreement that was provided by the instructor and write a two-page critical analysis (one page per clause) that addresses each of the following for each of the clauses: What is the general intent or purpose of the clause? What are the ethical considerations related to this clause? Which party does the clause favor? Explain your answer. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the clause? What, specifically, would you change about the clause? Note: At a minimum, include a main section heading for each of the clauses you are writing about to clearly delineate content for this section. Interview. Conduct an interview of an industry professional who works as a project manager, superintendent, executive, OR construction attorney then write a one-page summary of the interview. Ask the following questions, at a minimum, and be sure to provide the interviewee’s name, title, company, and contact information (cell and email): What are the characteristics of a good prime contract agreement from a general contractor’s perspective? What are the characteristics of a good subcontract agreement from a general contractor’s perspective? Why is it important for construction professionals to know and understand contracts? What is one of the biggest lessons you have learned over the course of your career as it relates to construction contracts? Note: Include a main section heading for the interview to clearly delineate content for this section. Summary analysis and reflection.

Write a one-page analysis that addresses the following questions: What did you learn over the course of the semester and/or during this exercise? What did you learn about yourself? What did you learn about human nature? How will you apply what you have learned to be more effective in your professional work in the construction industry?

Note: Include a main section heading for the summary analysis and reflection to clearly delineate content for this section. Subject matter content will account for 150 points (above detailed work). The remaining 60 points will be allocated by integrated communication (15 points), written communication (15 points), information literacy (15 points), and critical thinking (15 points). Title and reference pages are required and each paper must be at least seven pages in length with 1” margins, double spacing, and Times New Roman font (12-point in type size). The submissions MUST reflect critical thought and professional writing. Points will be deducted for every instance in which (1) a position is not fully supported, (2) spelling and grammatical errors become excessive, (3) a question is not fully addressed, (4) sources are not properly cited, (5) content lacks relevance, and (6) content is not organized and arguments are not framed in a manner that is logical, comprehendible, and compelling.