Before you bid on a job, it is imperative that you know the risks you are assuming. The following recommendations can help you make an informed business decision about whether or not to go forward with a particular project and the extent to which such factors should be reflected in the final bid price: Examine the documents carefully and note any unusual items that impose a greater burden on the roofing contractor than otherwise would be expected. Have an experienced construction attorney review the documents. The attorney should already be familiar with construction documents, so he or she should require less time to thoroughly examine the documents than a general practice attorney (details here). Assist the construction attorney by highlighting the unusual items noted above. If, after consulting with the construction attorney, there are any areas of significant concern, be sure to raise these issues at the preroofing conference. These changes and clarifica- tions are important if it ultimately becomes necessary to defend your position in court.