Constructive Counsel by Mehak Oberoi

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Prolongation Claims in Construction -Why Staying Late on Site Could Mean Big Money
Aka: “You made me stay longer. Now you owe me rent.”
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Delay Analysis Methods
aka: “How to Prove It’s Not Your Fault — With Schedules, Not Speeches.”
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Delay Claims (Extension of Time – EOT)
ka: “We’re Late… But It’s Not (All) Our Fault.”
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Construction Claims 101: Direct, Indirect… and All the Juicy Subcategories
aka: Because ‘Claim-Free Project’ is Just a Fairytale
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Assignment vs. Subcontracting: Same … But Actually Different
Ever read a contract clause that says:
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Governing Law and Jurisdiction Clauses: The Contract’s Twin Bodyguards
Aka: “The Two Lines You Glance Over Before Signing—and Then Regret When Trouble Hits.”
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Dispute Resolution Clauses: The Contract’s Peace Treaty (Or Landmine)
Aka: “Because We’re All Friends… Until Someone Pulls Out the Arbitration Notice.”
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Indemnity in Construction Contracts
Why It’s the Most Dangerous Clause You’re Not Reading Closely EnoughAka: “The Clause That Sounds Boring Until Someone Sends You a Legal Notice with a…
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June 2025

Insurance Requirements in Construction Contracts
aka: “Don’t Just Insure the Site.
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Retention Money & Final Payment
The Construction Industry’s Version of “We’ll See…” Aka: “You did the job, but let’s keep 5%… just in case you didn’t.”
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Performance vs Advance Bank Guarantees:
What’s Backed, What’s Risked, and What Can Go Very, Very Wrong aka: “Because Trust is Good, But a Bank Guarantee Is Enforceable.”
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Time Is of the Essence: The Contractual Stopwatch That Can Blow Up Your Claim
aka: “You Were Late — and That’s Not Just a Calendar Issue, It’s a Legal One.”
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