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Contracts & Legalaka: JV

Joint Venture

In Plain English

Two or more contractors teaming up to bid and build a project together, sharing the work and the profits.

Definition

A joint venture is a temporary business arrangement between two or more contractors who combine resources to pursue and execute a specific project. Each joint venture partner shares in profits, losses, and management responsibilities according to the JV agreement. Joint ventures allow firms to pursue projects larger than either could handle alone or to combine complementary capabilities.

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