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The Real Lemon in the Bunch: Understanding Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts

Best Practices Construction Law

Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit concluded that a “pay if paid” clause in a subcontract was not ambiguous and, therefore, enforceable against the subcontractor.

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The Real Lemon in the Bunch: Understanding Pay-If-Paid Clauses

Best Practices Construction Law

Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit concluded that a “pay if paid” clause in a subcontract was not ambiguous and, therefore, enforceable against the subcontractor.

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5 Types of Subcontractor Software Transforming the Trades 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Subcontracting is a time-honored tradition. Subcontractors are always on the defensive when it comes to rework, which they must mitigate and reduce as much as possible. 2: Change Management Software. One of the best ways to stay on top of change orders is through integrated communications. It should help you: .

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