Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Is a "escalation clause" cause for concern when building 2Dec 15, 2013 2:39 pm I have only used escalation clauses in civil engineering contracts in two cases: 1. Contracts expected to take more than a year to complete. 2. Contracts carried out in periods of very high inflation. The only reason that I would consider reasonable is if the project relied heavily on imported materials that would be affected by a loss in value of the dollar. Basically escalation clauses are a way of transferring risk from the builder to you. If the builder want to have this clause is he going to offer a price discount for reducing his risk? The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. 1 6637 Firstly the ableflex that has been installed needs (manufactures specification) a sealant cap over the top, preventing water draining down between the slab and the… 3 7793 |