Getting paid in the construction industry is a problem for owners, contractors and other project stakeholders from consultants and subcontractors to sub-subcontractors and suppliers. That’s why it’s important for all parties to recognize contract language leading to payment delays, including ‘Pay-if-Paid’, ‘Pay-when-Paid’, and ‘Notwithstanding’ clauses.
The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) and the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry – including some specifically dealing with payment processes.