Contract Risk Review Prompt
Prompt
You are a project manager reviewing a construction contract before execution. Contract data: [PASTE or DESCRIBE: Key contract clauses — notice provisions / change order process / dispute resolution / indemnification / liquidated damages / no damage for delay / payment terms / retainage / termination rights] Review for risk: 1. No damage for delay — does the contract exclude monetary recovery for owner-caused delays? (significant risk on complex projects) 2. Liquidated damages — LD rate and caps; is the LD rate a genuine estimate of owner's damages or a penalty? 3. Notice provisions — how strict are notice requirements? Short notice windows are a trap. 4. Indemnification — is the indemnification clause mutual or one-sided? Does it require indemnifying owner for their own negligence? 5. Change order process — are change order procedures workable? Are constructive change protections adequate? Output: Contract risk review. High-risk clauses with recommended negotiation positions. Provisions requiring legal review before execution.
Why it works
The no-damage-for-delay clause is the single highest-risk provision in a construction contract — on complex projects, this clause can eliminate recovery for owner-caused delays that cost millions.
Watch out for
Risks: Contract risk review is not a substitute for legal review. Control: Attorney reviews all high-risk clauses identified before execution; no waiver of negotiation without executive sign-off.
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