One of my friends just finished a bathroom remodel where the contractor not only finished ahead of schedule but undercost. My friend mentioned that he always puts two clauses in any contracts; a deadline clause with associated penalties and an ahead of schedule clause.
I remember when we were remodeling, this wasn't something any of the contractors would consider but we were also in a boom-economy. When I asked him how he gets his contractors to agree, he was cagey about it.
How do you draw up such a contract without blowing negotiations?
The Ranger