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Construction Contract Review

That GC contract could cost you more than the job is worth.

Before you sign anything, know exactly what you're agreeing to. Stancon Consultant's expert construction contract review gives concrete subs and commercial subcontractors a full redlined contract, written review notes, and clear negotiation recommendations, so nothing sneaks past you.

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$10/page | $250 minimum | Fast turnaround

Full redlined contract returned

Written review notes included

Specific GC negotiation suggestions

Built for commercial subscontractors

WHY IT MATTERS

Most subcontractors sign without reading the fine print. That's how jobs become losses.

GC contracts are written to protect the GC. Not you. And buried in the standard language are clauses that can wipe out your profit, expose you to liability you never agreed to take on, or lock you into payment terms that hurt your cash flow for months. You need someone in your corner who knows exactly what to look for.

Pay-If-Paid Clauses

The GC doesn't get paid by the owner, so you don't get paid either. This clause shifts all payment risk directly onto the subcontractor, and it often hides in plain sight.

Broad Indemnification Language

You could be held liable for accidents, defects, or delays caused by the GC or others on the jobsite, people entirely outside your control. One line of vague indemnification language can be devastating.

Flow-Down Clauses

These clauses make the entire prime contract your responsibility without you ever seeing it. If you don't review the prime contract, you're agreeing to terms you've never read.

Scope Creep & Vague Language

Terms like "assist," "coordinate," and "support" with no hour limits or definitions are open invitations for the GC to demand more work at no additional cost. Ambiguity always favors the party who wrote the contract.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything you need to walk into that GC conversation with confidence.

This isn't a quick skim. It's a comprehensive review of your contract and proposal; returned to you with clear markups, organized notes, and actionable next steps.

In-Depth Contract & Proposal Review
We read every page. Every clause. Your contract and your proposal are both reviewed together to flag inconsistencies, gaps, and risk.
Redlined & Highlighted Contract
You get your contract back with redlines and highlights marking every area that needs your attention. No hunting through legal language on your own.
Written Review Notes
Alongside the marked-up contract, you receive organized notes that explain each flagged item in plain language, what it means for you, why it matters, and what it could cost you.
Negotiation Suggestions
We don't just identify problems, we tell you what to ask for. Specific suggestions for items to raise with the GC, so you can go back to the table prepared, not guessing.

WHAT WE REVIEW

The clauses that can make or break a job.

These are the areas where subcontractors lose money, face unexpected liability, and find themselves unable to collect what they're owed. We check every one of them.

Pay-If-Paid & Pay-When-Paid Clauses
Who carries the risk if the owner doesn't pay the GC?
Indemnification & Hold Harmless
Are you taking on liability beyond your own work?
Change Order Requirements
Deadlines, notice requirements, and approval processes.
Liquidated Damages
Are you exposed to penalties for delays outside your control?
Retainage Terms
How much, for how long, and under what conditions is it released?

Flow-Down & Pass-Through Clauses
Are you agreeing to a prime contract you've never seen?
Scope of Work Definitions
Is your scope specific enough to prevent unpaid extras?
Termination Clauses
Can the GC terminate for convenience — and what do you get paid?
No-Damage-for-Delay Clauses
Are GC-caused delays entirely your financial problem?
Warranty & Defect Provisions
What are your obligations after the project closes?

HOW IT WORKS

Simple. Fast. Done before you need it.

Send us the contract, get back a full redline with notes and recommendations. No back-and-forth required.

Submit Your Contract

Fill out the form below and upload the GC contract and any related proposal documents.

We Review & Mark It Up

Our team reads every page and flags the clauses, gaps, and risks that need your attention.

Receive Your Redlined Contract

You get back the marked-up contract, written review notes, and a list of items to negotiate.

Go Back to the GC Prepared

Walk into that negotiation knowing exactly what to push on — and exactly why.

Straightforward pricing. No surprises.

Contract review is priced per page. The minimum protects you too — it means we're taking the time to do this right, not rushing through it.

$10 /_{per page}

$250 minimum

In-depth review of contract and proposal
Redlined and highlighted contract returned to you
Written review notes addressing each flagged item
Specific suggestions for items to negotiate with the GC

WHY STANCON CONSULTANTS?

We work in the commercial concrete trenches. We know what these contracts cost people.

Stancon Consultants was built specifically to serve commercial concrete subcontractors and the general contractors who work with them. Our estimating and consulting background means we understand the construction side of these documents, not just the legalese.

You get negotiation support, not just findings

Finding a problem is only half the job. We tell you what to ask the GC to change, remove, or clarify so you come to that conversation with specific requests, not just concerns.

Cost of review vs. cost of a bad contract

A $400,000 job with the wrong pay-if-paid clause or a broad indemnification provision can turn a profitable project into a disaster. The review pays for itself the first time it catches something.

We speak concrete sub

We work with commercial concrete subs every day on estimating, takeoffs, and PreCon. That gives us a practical lens that a general attorney reviewing a contract simply doesn't have.

We know what GCs put in these contracts

We've seen the clauses, the creative language, and the risk shifts. We're not reading these contracts for the first time. We know the patterns because we work in this industry.

Common questions

Is this a legal service? Do I still need a lawyer?

This is a construction consulting review — not legal advice. We review contracts from the perspective of experienced construction consultants who understand the commercial concrete space. For complex legal disputes or highly specialized legal questions, you may also want an attorney. But most subcontractors need a construction expert's eye on these documents before the legal questions even arise.

How long does the review take?

Turnaround time depends on contract length and current volume. We'll confirm the timeline when you submit. For most standard subcontractor contracts, you can expect a quick turnaround. We know you're often working against a signing deadline.

What typ of contract do you review?

We primarily review subcontractor agreements with general contractors on commercial construction projects. If you have a related proposal, AIA document, or supplemental conditions you want included, send those as well — we review the full picture together.

How is the page count calculated?

We count the total pages in the documents you submit for review. If you're unsure how many pages your contract runs, just submit it through the form and we'll give you an exact quote before we begin.

What if the GC won't negotiate?

That's valuable information too. Knowing exactly what you're agreeing to and consciously deciding to proceed anyway is far better than signing blindly. And sometimes GCs will negotiate more than you expect when you come to the conversation with specific, reasonable asks instead of general pushback.

We are a small subcontractor, is this for us?

Especially for you. Smaller subs often have less leverage and less internal capacity to review these documents, which is exactly why risky clauses tend to hit smaller operations harder. The bigger the job relative to your size, the more a bad contract hurts. A review before you sign is one of the highest-leverage decisions you can make.