Construction Industry

Project Delivery

Our team excels at negotiating upfront provisions such as guaranteed damage payments for customers who are subjected to project delays—a problem that has mushroomed since the financial crisis of 2008—and bonuses for contractors who complete projects ahead of schedule. We provide strategic counsel at all stages of contract formation, from pre-construction drafting through negotiation of complex design and construction agreements and land procurement and construction changes. By sharing our vast knowledge of industry, customs, and practices with clients from the beginning of a proposed project, we increase the likelihood that the project will be completed cost-effectively and on time.

Government Construction Contracts

We carefully scrutinize every contract provision to fully understand the risk allocated to each party, and to inform our clients of their rights and responsibilities. By anticipating potential contractual problems early on, we can strategically counsel our clients on which risks to assume and which to avoid, helping them avoid subsequent disputes.

Scheduling, Delays and Acceleration Issues

Our attorneys have successfully prosecuted complex construction defect and delay claims, recovering millions of dollars in delay and disruption for our clients. We are uniquely qualified to navigate the morass of changed rights and responsibilities of parties that result from the acceleration of a project.

Project Termination

Our attorneys assist clients throughout all phases of project termination and provide strategic counsel related to wrongful termination and default termination.

Environmental Risks

We have extensive experience with environmental compliance and permitting issues at all levels of state and federal government. Through our strong contacts in the federal and state departments of natural resources, we are well informed about clean air, clean water, and other regulatory issues. By anticipating potential environmental issues early, we reduce risks associated with mitigation, remediation, contamination, and other matters.

Litigation

Many of our construction lawyers are experienced and nationally recognized trial lawyers. We have tried construction cases in state and federal courts throughout the United States, as well as before many government tribunals, including the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and the Contract Appeals Board.

Of course, complex project development requires more than just a good construction lawyer. At BakerHostetler, our clients benefit from the resources of our entire firm, including our tax, real estate, and employment lawyers.