When It’s Time to Walk Away: How to Terminate a Contract Without Blowing Everything Up (EP 226)

In the first instalment of our 4-part Contract Clarity Series with Sarah Fox — contract strategist, speaker, and author of Small Works Contracts in Just 500 Words — Paul dives into one of the trickiest, most nerve-racking topics in construction: contract termination. Termination often strikes fear into contractors and lawyers alike — but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, Sarah and Paul explore why termination needs to be seen less like a courtroom drama and more like a planned, mutual exit when things aren’t working. We cover:What termination for cause, for convenience, and at-will really meanCommon traps and how to avoid a Multiplex v Cleveland Bridge-style disasterWhat rights you have even if your contract is silent on terminationWhy “termination at convenience” clauses are a red flag for subcontractorsHow to build fairness into your contracts and avoid company-ending mistakes If you’ve ever issued (or received) a 7-day notice, considered walking off site, or been hit by a termination clause you didn’t see coming — this episode is essential listening. 📩 If you"d like to read the two Own the Build eBooks based on 200+ episodes — Mastering Your Career in Quantity Surveying and The AI Revolution in Quantity Surveying — head to the show notes to download your free copy. Download them here - Free eBook Downloads. Send us a text Want to connect with Paul? Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at paul@c-link.com or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.