# From what point does the Contractor pay delay damages?

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**Created:** [16 October 2012 14:01 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/from-what-point-does-the-contractor-pay-delay-damages/906 "2012-10-16T14:01:38Z")\
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From what point does the Contractor pay delay damages?

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The Contractor pays delay damages each day from the Completion Date until Completion or the date on which the Employer takes over the works (whichever is earlier) (see Clause X7.1).