When entering into a construction contract, it is important to understand and account for the differences between direct damages and consequential damages, as these differences can determine what ...

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Many construction contracts include a provision that prohibits the parties from recovering “consequential” damages in the event of a breach. Sometimes parties will negotiate and agree to a waiver of ...