Renovation Contractors Contract Management and Business 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of collecting a down payment before starting a renovation project?

Accepted Answer

To cover initial material and mobilization costs and confirm client commitment

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To maximize the contractor's profit

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It is required by all state licensing laws

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To pay the contractor's license renewal fee

Question 2

What is a 'subcontractor agreement' typically used for?

Accepted Answer

To legally define the scope, payment, and responsibilities of a subcontracted trade

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To hire full-time employees

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To purchase materials in bulk

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To apply for a building permit

Question 3

Which accounting method is most commonly used by renovation contractors to recognize revenue?

Accepted Answer

Percentage-of-completion method

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Cash basis accounting

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FIFO inventory accounting

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Straight-line depreciation method

Question 4

What is 'job costing' in renovation contracting?

Accepted Answer

Tracking all actual costs (labor, materials, subs, overhead) for each specific project

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The process of estimating only material costs

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Calculating OSHA compliance costs

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Setting industry-standard pricing

Question 5

What does 'bonding capacity' refer to for a renovation contractor?

Accepted Answer

The maximum amount of surety bonds a contractor can have outstanding at one time

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The strength of the contractor's relationship with clients

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The total value of equipment owned

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The contractor's credit card limit

Question 6

What type of business entity provides the most personal liability protection for a renovation contractor?

Accepted Answer

LLC or Corporation

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Sole proprietorship

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General partnership

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DBA (Doing Business As)