Host JC takes you on a tactical deep dive into the "Red Flag" clauses of prime construction contracts. In this episode, we audit the "Rules of Engagement" that can sink your project before you even break ground. We analyze the Dispute Resolution battlefield (Arbitration vs. Litigation) and the dangers of Sovereign Immunity. We break down the "Kill Switches"—Terminations for Default vs. Convenience—and how to handle the "unknowns" through Differing Site Conditions and Geotechnical Baseline Reports. Finally, we execute a risk transfer analysis, defining the critical differences between Insurance and Surety Bonds (Bid, Performance, and Payment) and navigating federal Set-Aside Programs (DBE, 8(a), and HUBZone). Don' ...