Clause and Effect: Spotting the Hidden Traps in Construction Contracts

Specialist construction law solicitors at Holmes & Hills are delivering a webinar on spotting the hidden traps in construction contracts.

Construction contracts aren’t written to be bedtime reading and too often, they hide clauses that can turn into expensive headaches down the line. From shifting risk onto unsuspecting subcontractors to sneaky amendments buried in the small print, the devil really is in the detail.

Join us for a straight-talking session on how to review contracts with a critical eye. We’ll highlight the hidden clauses we see day in, day out, including pay-when-paid language, unrealistic condition precedent clauses, and liability landmines. We will share practical strategies to push back before you sign. Whether you’re a main contractor or subcontractor, if you’ve ever wondered “is this clause really as bad as it looks?” - this session is for you.

Topics being discussed include how to spot contract traps, such as:

• Poorly drafted clauses
• Hidden clauses
• Impractical condition precedent clauses
• Recognising unclear responsibilities
• Provision for unforeseen circumstances

This webinar will also give practical tips on how to avoid falling into these common contractual pitfalls.

Who is the webinar for?

This webinar is designed for those who work in construction and deal with contracts, specifically main contractors, and subcontractors. It will be especially relevant for those who have fallen foul of a contract pitfall in the past and are seeking to arm themselves with practical guidance on what the red flags are in construction contracts, and how to navigate such contracts in the future to avoid agreeing to unfair terms. The webinar aims to help attendees spot potential obstacles early and be able to resolve them proactively and confidently preventing costly disputes and significant financial losses.

About the speakers

Holmes & Hills Solicitors' Construction Department work in partnership with and represent businesses operating at all levels of the construction supply chain, and in all parts of the country, both in drafting and negotiating contracts as well as on contract disputes, so are well-placed to offer advice on how to avoid such disputes arising.