32-1181. Definitions; applicability A. In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Construction contract" means a written or oral agreement relating to the construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, moving or demolition of any building, structure or improvement or relating to the excavation of or other development or improvement to land. 2. " Contractor" means […]
32-1182. Progress payments by owner; conditions; interest A. By mutual agreement with a contractor, an owner may make progress payments on construction contracts of less than sixty days. An owner shall make progress payments to a contractor on all other construction contracts. Progress payments shall be made on the basis of a duly certified and […]
32-1183. Performance and payment by contractor, subcontractor or material supplier; conditions; interest A. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this article, performance by a contractor, subcontractor or material supplier in accordance with the provisions of a construction contract entitles the contractor, subcontractor or material supplier to payment from the party with whom the contractor, subcontractor or […]
32-1184. Interruption of performance of construction contract; damages; termination of contract A. A contractor licensed under this chapter may interrupt the performance of a construction contract without penalty or liability for breach of contract if any applicable law or rule requires the cessation of work or the contractor encounters any hazardous substance or hazardous material […]
32-1185. Construction contracts; suspension of performance; termination A. A contractor may suspend performance under a construction contract or terminate a construction contract for failure by the owner to make timely payment of the amount certified and approved pursuant to section 32-1182. A contractor shall provide written notice to the owner at least seven calendar days […]
32-1186. Construction contracts; void provisions A. The following are against this state’s public policy and are void and unenforceable: 1. A provision, covenant, clause or understanding in, collateral to or affecting a construction contract that makes the contract subject to the laws of another state or that requires any litigation arising from the contract to […]
32-1187. Applicability to state and political subdivisions Sections 32-1182, 32-1183, 32-1185 and 32-1186 do not apply to this state or political subdivisions of this state.
32-1188. Applicability to construction of a dwelling for an owner-occupant; definitions A. The requirements in section 32-1182 do not apply to construction contracts for the construction of a dwelling for an owner-occupant unless the following legend or substantially similar language appears in clear and conspicuous type on the front page of each billing or estimate […]
