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Since 2002, Hansen Pole Buildings has been America’s leader in providing 10s of thousands of custom designed, fully engineered post frame building kits of exceptional quality, to all 50 states. These buildings are the absolute best available at affordable price points. We handle everything from providing site specific 24″ x 36″ engineered sealed plans, to jobsite delivery and unlimited free technical support. Standard features include America’s strongest glulaminated columns (3000f, nearly double strength of competing columns), most wall girts, roof purlins and rafters are 2400f MSR (no #3, Std or stud grade lumber, even in our trusses), specific color coded ends of different framing members to speed assembly, all wood-to-wood connections with Simpson structural screws – benefits to your team and our clients are virtually endless!

To join our exclusive builders list, simply complete below information. Please note a contractor’s license is necessary in states where it is mandated. To stay on this list, kindly respond to our monthly email and keep us updated on your lead times. Clients reaching out to you through this service have already invested in a Hansen Building and are eager to find you!

BUILDER & CONTRACTOR QUESTIONNAIRE

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    1. GENERAL: This Agreement constitutes the only agreement between Hansen Pole Buildings, L.L.C., a South Dakota Limited Liability Corporation, (herein known as Provider) and Independent Building Erector, (herein known as Erector) and supersedes all previous Agreements, conditions, contracts, discussions, negotiations, promises, representations, and/or terms either written or verbal. It is understood there are no oral or other agreements between Provider and Erector with regard to this Agreement’s subject not incorporated herein. Extent of Provider’s obligation is covered in this Agreement and this Agreement only. This clause is not a mere recitation of fact, but is intended to be an absolute and binding acknowledgment of legal consequences. Erector grants Provider, without limitation, the right to utilize Erector for advertising and promotional purposes, on Provider furnished building kits.
    2. OVERVIEW: Erector is under no obligation to purchase Post Frame/Pole Building kit packages and components (hereafter referred to as “kits”) from Provider. Erector acknowledges the responsibility to read and understand fully all written and electronic information provided by Provider.
    3. LEADS: Any leads furnished by Provider to Erector, remain sole property of Provider. Erector’s clients may purchase direct from Provider’s website, and by input of Erector’s unique identifier, Erector in Good Standing shall be eligible to receive any applicable discount. Identifier MUST be entered at time of purchase.
  1. REVOCATION OF MEMBERSHIP: Any of the following will be cause for immediate revocation, without notice to Erector: Failure to adequately service leads provided by Provider to Erector; Erector’s consummation of a sale to a Provider provided lead, without purchase of kit from Provider (either by Erector or direct purchase by lead); Failure to promptly perform satisfactory warranty work to end user on any building constructed by Erector; Any misrepresentations by Erector to Provider or end user; Erector’s failure to make any payment due to Provider in a timely manner; Erector becomes negatively rated by a Better Business Bureau; Erector files for bankruptcy or is charged with a felony; Erector allows Contractor’s required Contractor’s Registration, Liability Insurance or Bonding to lapse.
  2. TAXES: Provider does not collect taxes from, or for the benefit of Erector. Erector will be solely responsible for paying all taxes arising out of or resulting from their services, including but not limited to income, social security, worker’s compensation, and employment insurance taxes. Erector will file all tax returns and forms, and make all filings required by applicable authorities in connection with compensation received in connection with this Agreement.
  3. ERECTOR SUPPLIED MATERIALS: Under no circumstance will Erector be reimbursed for any replacement material purchases for any reason (including suspected damage or shortage) without Provider, or Provider’s suppliers’ prior written authorization
  4. DELAYS: Provider shall not be liable for any back charges, offsets or other claims against Provider by Erector or third parties for any punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages. This includes, but is not limited to loss of profits or revenue, alternative habitation expenses, storage or boarding, increased financing costs or loss of use of the building due to loss, damage or delay in a manufacturer’s shipment or delivery of goods. Provider shall not be liable for his/her inability to perform any or all of Provider’s obligations hereunder due to any acts or omissions of Erector or any causes beyond Provider’s control, including, but not limited to, unforeseen shortages of necessary labor (e.g. boycotts, labor disturbances, lockouts, strikes) or materials (e.g. delays in transportation, inability to secure cars or tonnage, late delivery by Provider’s suppliers or manufacturers), restricted access to site (e.g. lack of adequate easement, road restrictions or closures), delays in communication with any building department or governmental agency, project engineer or Erector, acts of God or nature (e.g. earthquake, excessive hail, fires, floods, ice, rain, severe wind chill, sleet or snow storms, volcanic eruptions, windstorms), acts of civil or military authorities (e.g. civil commotion, local, State or Federal emergencies, war), Change Orders or the negligence of others. If any such cause results in a delay in performance, the date of delivery or of performance shall be extended for a period equal to twice the time lost by reason of the delay. This extension shall be Erector’s sole remedy.
  5. EXCLUSIONS: Provider is not a contractor in any state, and both parties agree no such representation has been made. Erector is an independent contractor, not an employee, representative or agent of Provider. Erector is free from direction and control over means and manner of providing their services, subject to Provider’s right to specify desired results. Erector is customarily engaged in, and will continue to customarily engage in, an independently established business, separate from Provider’s business or location. Erector bears all risk of loss related to Erector’s provision of services. This Agreement does not create an agency relationship, establish a joint venture or partnership between parties. Erector does not have authority to bind Provider or represent Erector is an agent of Provider to any party.
  6. UNCONDITIONAL AND FULL RELEASE: Erector acting independently, as well as agent for any person, persons or entity, employed or paid by Erector, releases Provider its officers, vendors, employees and/or agents from any and all claims, demands, damages, actions, causes of action, suits in equity of whatever kind or nature as well as liability, for any and all lost time, delays, storage or rental costs or fees due to any reason, regardless of cause of fault, including, but not limited to any and all forms of negligence, resulting from this Agreement.Erector agrees to indemnify and defend Provider against any claims, for any reason, filed by any agent, person, or contractor. Notwithstanding anything appearing to the contrary in this Agreement, Erector shall not assume or maintain control of the defense of any Third Party Claim, but shall pay the fees and expenses of counsel retained by Provider if the third party claim relates to or arises in connection with any criminal proceeding, action, indictment, allegation or investigation, an adverse determination with respect to the Third Party Claim would, in the good faith business judgment of Provider, be detrimental in any material aspect to Provider’s reputation or future business prospects, the Third Party Claim seeks an injunction or equitable relief against Provider, or Erector has failed or is failing to prosecute or defend vigorously the Third Party Claim. Should any Provider employee, representative or agent be called upon to provide documentation, evidence or testify for Erector, in or for any legal proceedings (whether a court case is actually involved or not), an advance non-refundable retainer is required. As well, Erector agrees to reimburse Provider at a rate of no less than $200 per person hour, with a four (4) hour minimum, including any travel time, plus any travel, meal and lodging expenses (travel methods, meals and lodging choices to be made by Provider).
  7. DEFAMATION CLAUSE: Erector and Provider mutually agree not to attack/criticize either party and/or any of its directors, officers, affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, agents, representatives, associates or partners (collectively the Company Representatives) publicly (on any public forums, blogs, social networks, etc.) at any time during or subsequent to contract period. Similarly Erector and Provider mutually agree not to directly or indirectly, in any capacity or manner, make, express, transmit, speak, write, verbalize or otherwise communicate in any way (or cause, further, assist, solicit, encourage, support or participate in any of the foregoing), any remark, comment, message, information, declaration, communication or other statement of any kind, whether verbal, in writing, electronically transferred or otherwise, which might reasonably be construed to be derogatory or critical of, or negative toward, Erector or Provider Representatives, or reveals, discloses, incorporates, is based upon, discusses, includes or otherwise involves any confidential or proprietary information of Erector or Provider, its subsidiaries or affiliates, or to malign, harm, disparage, defame or damage reputation or good name of Erector or Provider, its business or any Erector or Provider representatives. In case of breach of this clause, guilty party agrees to pay all damages, at a minimum of US $3000.00, per incident, plus reasonable attorneys’ fees to damaged party.
  8. CHANGES TO THIS AGREEMENT: At any time, Provider may add, delete or change any Agreement terms unless prohibited by law. Provider from doing so. Provider will give Erector notice of any changes as required by law. If Provider notifies Erector of changes, Provider will send Erector a separate notice. Provider may send this notice electronically as permitted by law. Notice will tell Erector when and how the changes will take effect and describe any rights Erector has in connection with the changes.
  9. THE LAW WHICH APPLIES TO THIS AGREEMENT: Provider makes all decisions in regards to Erector’s account from Provider’s Place of Business in Roberts County, South Dakota. As such, Erector agrees this Agreement will be interpreted using South Dakota law. Erector waives any applicable statute of limitations as the law allows. If any part of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining parts will remain in effect.
  10. ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement will be binding on, and benefit, any of Provider’s and Erector’s successors and assigns. Erector may not transfer this Agreement to someone else without Provider’s written permission. Provider may transfer Erector’s account and this Agreement to another company or person (aka. “Successor”), without Erector’s permission and without prior notice to Erector. “Successor” will take Provider’s place under this Agreement.
  11. DISPUTES AND REMEDIES: In all cases Provider and Erector expressly submit themselves to the venue and jurisdiction of Roberts County in the State of South Dakota and any dispute between the parties over $3,000 shall be decided according to South Dakota Arbitration Rules. Should Erector file action in any other venue or jurisdiction, Erector agrees to pay Provider’s costs and attorney fees, regardless of prevailing party. Arbitrator shall have authority to determine amount, validity and enforceability of a lien and to award equitable relief. The parties each waive their right to file any appeal for a trial de novo in Superior Court. Provision is hereby made for Judicial review of Arbitrator’s award (or lack thereof) of attorney’s fees. Client acknowledges this Disputes and Remedies clause is not a mere recitation of fact, but is intended to be the absolute and binding contractual agreement, for resolving disputes, between Erector and Provider.