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.  We routinely assist clients in drafting and negotiating construction and real estate contracts.  We listen closely and partner thoughtfully with our clients to develop strategies to accomplish business objectives and avoid disputes.

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.