Construction Contracts

Construction contracts form the foundation of any successful project by establishing the rights, responsibilities, and remedies for all parties involved. Beyond merely documenting an agreement, these contracts create the framework for managing relationships, risks, and expectations throughout the project lifecycle. Below are some of the key elements:

• Identification of Parties: Precisely identifies all contracting parties, including their legal names, addresses, and roles in the project.
• Project Scope: Clarifies the Contractor’s scope of work to avoid later disputes on entitlement to variations or achievement of progress milestones.
• Contract Price and Payment Terms: Defines the agreed payment structure and conditions for receiving payment.
  
• Time and Schedule Requirements: Establishes clear time‑boundaries for project execution, including the commencement date, completion deadline, and any section completion deadlines. To manage progress, contracts typically mandate use of detailed project schedules that specify the sequence and duration of activities.
• Variations: Establishes robust provisions that allow the Owner to instruct variations to the Contractor’s scope of work, while also fairly compensating the Contractor for any added scope.
• Dispute Resolution Mechanisms: Establishes clear dispute resolution procedures that typically cover notifying claims, preserving them, and resolving disputes efficiently.