But it seems that construction delays meaning that you might not get paid is a quirk of USA construction. It is a Clause popped into private sector contracts and seems to be aimed at saving money for both the Client and the Main Contractor but putting sub-contractors over the barrel! – and that is without any Forensic Delay Analysis (FDA) that actually places the blame on one of the parties! It is interesting to note, though, that some American State Courts are kicking these Clauses out and declaring them invalid!
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