Cian BrennanFounder, Quantum Contract Solutions · Founder

These few clauses decide if you get paid or not

Name: These few clauses decide if you get paid or not
Uploaded: 2026-03-05T04:00:32+00:00
Duration: 31 s
Channel: Cian Brennan
Description: A subcontractor's payment depends on contract clauses, not work quality. The variation clause, extension of time, payment terms, indemnity, liquidated…

5 Mar 2026 · 1 min

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A subcontractor's payment depends on contract clauses, not work quality. The variation clause, extension of time, payment terms, indemnity, liquidated damages, and set-off clause are what actually matter. A free guide breaks down 26 essential clauses to review before signing.

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These few clauses decide if you get paid or you get written off. It's not the quality of the work, it's not the relationship on the site, it's the wording of the variation clause, the EOT clause, the payment terms, the indemnity, the liquidate damages clause, the set-off clause. We broke all 26 clauses into a free industry standards guide for construction subcontractors so you know exactly what those clauses should look like before you sign anything. If you're a subcontractor in Australia, New Zealand, UK, and Ireland, click the link to download the free guide.