The Security of Payments in Construction Projects

The fundamental objective of any commercial transaction is to generate profit. However, achieving sustainable profitability requires more than ambition, it necessitates disciplined financial planning, rigorous cash flow control, and continuous monitoring. At the heart of this process lies a critical...

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Main Author: HAMARSHEH, MOHAMMAD ORAIB (author)
Published: 2025
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dc.date.none.fl_str_mv 2025-08-29T08:39:04Z
2025-06
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dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv security of payments
payments
construction
dispute
contractor
subcontractor
profit
cash flow
delayed payments
front-loaded BOQ
advance payment
payment guarantees
bonds
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv The Security of Payments in Construction Projects
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description The fundamental objective of any commercial transaction is to generate profit. However, achieving sustainable profitability requires more than ambition, it necessitates disciplined financial planning, rigorous cash flow control, and continuous monitoring. At the heart of this process lies a critical factor which is ensuring that payments are secure and made promptly, in full alignment with the contractual terms agreed upon by the parties. In the construction industry, however, delayed or suspended payments remain a persistent challenge. These issues often arise from complex contractual arrangements such as back-to-back payment clauses alongside contractor performance concerns, project delays, administrative inefficiencies, inter-party disputes, or, at times, unprofessional conduct. Such disruptions frequently escalate into formal disputes, with payment-related disagreements emerging as a leading cause of contention between employers and contractors, as well as between contractors and subcontractors. To mitigate these risks and uphold financial stability, all parties must actively protect their interests. Contractors have the right to ensure the timely receipt of payments, while employers must secure that any advance payments are utilised solely for the intended project scope. Additionally, interim payment applications should accurately reflect the actual value of the work completed, avoiding exaggerated or front-loaded claims during the early phases of the contract. Ensuring transparency and accountability in payment practices is therefore essential to reducing disputes and maintaining trust throughout the project lifecycle.
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spelling The Security of Payments in Construction ProjectsHAMARSHEH, MOHAMMAD ORAIBsecurity of paymentspaymentsconstructiondisputecontractorsubcontractorprofitcash flowdelayed paymentsfront-loaded BOQadvance paymentpayment guaranteesbondsThe fundamental objective of any commercial transaction is to generate profit. However, achieving sustainable profitability requires more than ambition, it necessitates disciplined financial planning, rigorous cash flow control, and continuous monitoring. At the heart of this process lies a critical factor which is ensuring that payments are secure and made promptly, in full alignment with the contractual terms agreed upon by the parties. In the construction industry, however, delayed or suspended payments remain a persistent challenge. These issues often arise from complex contractual arrangements such as back-to-back payment clauses alongside contractor performance concerns, project delays, administrative inefficiencies, inter-party disputes, or, at times, unprofessional conduct. Such disruptions frequently escalate into formal disputes, with payment-related disagreements emerging as a leading cause of contention between employers and contractors, as well as between contractors and subcontractors. To mitigate these risks and uphold financial stability, all parties must actively protect their interests. Contractors have the right to ensure the timely receipt of payments, while employers must secure that any advance payments are utilised solely for the intended project scope. Additionally, interim payment applications should accurately reflect the actual value of the work completed, avoiding exaggerated or front-loaded claims during the early phases of the contract. Ensuring transparency and accountability in payment practices is therefore essential to reducing disputes and maintaining trust throughout the project lifecycle.The British University in Dubai (BUiD)Professor Aymen Masadeh2025-08-29T08:39:04Z2025-06Dissertationapplication/pdf23002031https://bspace.buid.ac.ae/handle/1234/3340enoai:bspace.buid.ac.ae:1234/33402025-08-29T08:39:26Z
spellingShingle The Security of Payments in Construction Projects
HAMARSHEH, MOHAMMAD ORAIB
security of payments
payments
construction
dispute
contractor
subcontractor
profit
cash flow
delayed payments
front-loaded BOQ
advance payment
payment guarantees
bonds
title The Security of Payments in Construction Projects
title_full The Security of Payments in Construction Projects
title_fullStr The Security of Payments in Construction Projects
title_full_unstemmed The Security of Payments in Construction Projects
title_short The Security of Payments in Construction Projects
title_sort The Security of Payments in Construction Projects
topic security of payments
payments
construction
dispute
contractor
subcontractor
profit
cash flow
delayed payments
front-loaded BOQ
advance payment
payment guarantees
bonds
url https://bspace.buid.ac.ae/handle/1234/3340