Pay attention to “no damages for delay” clause

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Abstract: Construction contracts often contain “no damages for delay” clauses, which prevent a contractor or subcontractor from recovering delay damages from a property owner or general contractor. Whether, and to what extent, parties to a contract can enforce these clauses depends on the contract’s language and state law. This article explains why it’s critical for contractors to understand applicable state law and the proposed language of a clause when negotiating contracts.