State Bar of Michigan - Business Law Section

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Contract Clauses That Can Kill Your Project: Michigan-Specific Pitfalls to Avoid in 2026
Szura & Delonis, PLC

February 14, 2026

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Michigan construction contracts can contain troublesome clauses that can destroy your profit, trap you in bad projects, and leave you holding the bag when owners don’t pay. Five specific clauses can kill more contractor projects than anything else: pay-if-paid provisions, no-damages-for-delay clauses, broad indemnification, inadequate change order procedures, and missing suspension-of-work rights. Understanding these clauses…

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