Understanding Provisional Sums and Prime Cost Clauses in Queensland Construction Contracts

In Queensland construction contracts, provisional sum and prime cost clauses allocate uncertainty around specified items. Used poorly, they become a source of variation disputes. Used well, they keep pricing transparent as selections are finalised.

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