In the fast-paced construction market, contractors on smaller projects, and even some contractors on bigger projects, might be asked to begin work before entering into a formal written contract.  While oral agreements can be binding and enforceable[1], they are not recommended because they leave the substantial possibility that the parties will later disagree over their respective interpretations of the agreement or whether an agreement was reached at all.  At the risk of stating the obvious – it always makes sense for construction professionals to put their agreements in writing before any work begins. When a formal contract is not possible,… Read more