Aniero Concrete challenged a construction contract completion agreement after the School Construction Authority (SCA) refused to consent to assignment of the contract. The court ruled the contract was invalid because a required condition—the SCA's written consent to assignment—was never satisfied. This decision means that even if you've done the work and other contract terms seem favorable, a contract can be completely unenforceable if a critical condition precedent isn't met. For subcontractors, this is a critical reminder that assignment restrictions and consent requirements in prime contracts can kill your payment rights downstream.
Always verify that any required consents or approvals from the project owner are obtained in writing before relying on a contract—missing this can void the entire agreement
If your contract requires assignment consent, get it documented before you start work or assign your rights; don't assume verbal approval or partial performance counts