Brain Food: Contracting for Performance: Incentives, Penalties, Milestones & Quality Requirements

Performance doesn’t happen by accident—it’s designed into the contract. This session covers how Owners can use incentives, liquidated damages, milestone-based payments, and quality requirements to drive accountability and reduce delays. Learn practical approaches for structuring enforceable expectations and improving turnover and closeout outcomes.

1. Structure milestone-based payments that reinforce progress and performance expectations.
2. Interpret and apply liquidated damages fairly and effectively to mitigate delay risks.
3. Define enforceable quality requirements that align with project objectives.
4. Use closeout-specific contract language to accelerate occupancy, reduce turnover delays, and protect post-project operations.

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