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What Should (and Shouldn’t) Be Negotiable in A&E Contracts

What Should (and Shouldn’t) Be Negotiable in A&E Contracts

In a recent interview with Blueprint Collective by Total Synergy, our Executive Director and engineer Lincoln Merlo, shared valuable advice for architects and engineers on navigating contract terms to protect your business, team, and client relationships.

From payment terms and scope clarity to identifying red flags and knowing your non-negotiables, Lincoln offers real-world, practical insights drawn from decades of project experience here at erbas™ | erbas™ SUSTAIN.

  • What’s worth negotiating
  • What should never be compromised
  • Clauses that commonly lead to disputes 
  • How to push back professionally

Read the full article and learn how the right contract terms can help set your project up for success long before work begins.


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