CONSTRUCTION TRANSACTIONS
There is no substitute for a strong contract. Through careful planning and clear, precise, written contractual documents, BuildLaw attorneys assist clients in preventing costly misunderstandings and delays, and help them to plan for the unknown. We help clients understand and navigate local, state, and federal construction laws. Unlike most other sophisticated construction law practices, we routinely assist clients in drafting and negotiating complex construction contracts.
Decades of experience are essential to strong contract construction and negotiation. BuildLaw lawyers know when to use the typical forms and when to deviate from or modify them for customized industry or commercial applications and circumstances. We have drafted hundreds of contracts to help protect clients from numerous types of project risks. Our lawyers understand that time is of the essence in negotiations and stand ready to quickly assist in evaluating risk allocation and evaluate draft agreements before issues arise.
In negotiating and drafting construction contracts, we are fluent in the typical forms developed by the major professional and industry grounds, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), the Associated General Contractors (AGC), the Engineers Joint Contracts Documents Committee (EJCDC), and the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA).
We also understand the range of delivery options available, including design/build (D/B), general contractor, multiprime projects, construction manager (CM), program manager (PM), and engineer-procure-construct (EPC or turnkey) agreements, and the risks that accompany each. BuildLaw has experience with various aspects of bid documents, completion guarantees, performance guarantees, construction lending, credent enhancement, liens, and related remedies.
BuildLaw lawyers work with clients to navigate sophisticated projects and structure transactions that are transforming our region and the businesses with whom they partner. In addition to helping ensure successful transactions, BuildLaw is mindful of the rapidly evolving construction industry and the trends and strategies necessary to drive outcomes, enhance value, and realize strong results.
More information on the firm’s handline of construction disputes can be found here.