Common use of Continuation of the Work Clause in Contracts

Continuation of the Work. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, and notwithstanding any other rights or obligations of either of the parties under any Contract Documents or Agreements, the Design-Builder must carry on with the performance of its contract services and the Work, including all duties and obligations hereunder, during the pendency of any claim, dispute, and other matter in question or during any alternative dispute resolution proceeding, court proceeding, or other proceeding to resolve any claim, dispute, and other matter in question, and the Owner will continue to make payments in accordance with the Contract Documents. The Owner, however, is under no obligation to make payments on or against such claims, disputes, and other matters in question during the time required to resolve such claims, disputes, and other matters in question.