AGC of Minnesota's Contracts Committee provides short form construction contracts for owners, contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers. Time. The Contractor must comply with all the time requirements described in this Contract.In the performance of this Contract, time is of the essence. This page provides access to the majority of standard templates related to contracting. These contract templates are meant to provide small businesses the basic contracts they will encounter and need in conducting their operations. Working as or with an independent contractor in Minnesota? A free agreement template can protect both parties. This article details some of the most important provisions that are typically found in a Minnesota construction contract. This fact sheet explains how to classify your workers and covers the differences between workers and independent contractors. The document will relay the employee's work duties, rate of pay, employee benefits, contract termination date (if applicable), vacation time, and paid leave.