What does the use of the addendum not structure among project participants?

The addendum serves to modify or clarify certain aspects of the original contract, and while it can influence various project factors, it does not inherently structure the contractual relationships or risks among project participants. Instead, the original contract defines the contractual obligations and relationships, and the addendum acts as an amendment to those established terms.

By contrast, financial incentives and penalties may be detailed in an addendum as part of modifications to encourage certain behaviors or performance metrics. Project timelines and deadlines can also be addressed in an addendum when changes are made, ensuring that all participants are aligned on the time expectations. Additionally, quality control measures can be specified or revised, emphasizing the expectation for certain standards of work.

Therefore, the addendum serves as a tool to update and refine existing project details rather than redefine the fundamental contractually binding relationships or specify the risks inherent to those relationships.