Consider Authoring a New Chapter in the Contractor Operations Manual

SMACNA is still seeking a consultant to author a new chapter titled “Best Practices in Defending Against Back Charges.”

SMACNA is still seeking a consultant to author a new chapter in its Contractors Operations Manual titled “Best Practices in Defending Against Back Charges.” Proposals are being accepted until May 30th

Back charges pose a significant financial and operational challenge to SMACNA members. These back charges – often arising from disputes over quality, scheduling, or scope changes—can erode profit margins, damage professional relationships, and create long-term business instability. To address these concerns, SMACNA seeks to commission this paper identifying effective strategies that member contractors can employ to protect themselves against unjustified or excessive back charges.

Click here to submit a proposal.

 


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