Construction Contracting

Construction contracts shape how projects are delivered long before work begins. Decisions made during contract negotiation can affect schedules, payment, and risk allocation. Whether you are starting a new project or updating your standard agreements, we work alongside you to address the legal issues that affect project delivery.

We advise owners and developers on agreements tailored to their projects. Contractors rely on us when negotiating terms with an owner or reviewing subcontract obligations. For clients managing work across multiple projects, we also help develop standard forms and improve the broader contracting and risk management process.

Effective agreements should establish expectations before construction begins and provide a workable process when conditions change. Schedule impacts and dispute resolution provisions are structured around the practical demands of the project.

Some contracts are connected to public procurement requirements and are subject to specific legal obligations in order to achieve local or federal compliance. Others have heightened labor requirements or considerations that can impact the efficacy of the work. When another legal issue contributes to the management of the agreement, we bring the appropriate attorneys into the process so the contract reflects the project as a whole.

Some clients need support for a single major development. Others are looking to strengthen how they contract across their business. We begin by understanding how the project will be delivered and develop agreements that support each client’s individual objectives as their work moves forward.