Construction

Keeping projects moving for every participant in the industry.

— Overview

Few industries have as many moving parts as construction. A single project can involve owners, contractors, designers, sureties, suppliers, and lenders, each with their own priorities, and any one of them can throw a timeline or a budget off course. Our role is to keep the legal side steady so the project can keep moving.

We represent the full range of participants in the construction industry, including owners, general contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, design-builders, architects, engineers, sureties, suppliers, and financial institutions. Whether you are planning a project or pursuing high-stakes litigation, we act as an extension of your team.

We assist clients with matters such as:

— What we handle

01Construction liens and lien enforcement

02Contract drafting, review, and negotiation, including standard form CCDC and tailored contracts

03Tendering, bidding, RFPs, and bid packages

04Surety and bonding matters

05Professional liability and negligence claims

06Claims for delay, breach of contract, and labour and material bonds

07Conventional and alternative construction financing

08Subcontracts and purchase orders

09Occupational health and safety, environmental, and employment issues

— Our people in this practice