Preparation of construction contracts

Congratulations on getting to a stage where you can put a construction contract into place. At this point preparation of a construction contract is incredibly important. It must accurately reflect the agreements made. It should cover the obligations that each party has and how the various risks have been allocated.

Too often parties sign a construction contract and leave it in the drawer until there is a dispute. When they take it out they often discover that what it actually says does not accurately reflect what they believed they were signing up to. Huge problems can be avoided by taking steps to ensure that it accurately reflects what the parties agreed.

How Contract & Construction Consultants can help

As an experienced construction consulting firm we are here to help you avoid these problems. We have assisted in the negotiation and amendment of construction contracts for multi-million pound projects. We provide assistance to developers, employers, contractors and sub-contractors. Our many years of experience of what can go wrong means that we are perfectly positioned to help you identify and avoid unnecessary risks.

Every year, changes in the industry mean that there are new risks for developers, employers, contractors and sub-contractors. As we see so many different construction contracts, we are well-placed to advise on the type of contract you should use or are currently using, and the inherent risks of it and any amendments to it.

Construction contracts must always conform to construction contract law or you will run the risk of having terms implied which do not reflect what you agreed.

Proper preparation and analysis of contract documents, programmes, tenders, and warranties is essential. Combining this with our advice throughout the process significantly increases the likelihood of successful completion of your project.

Construction Consultancy Services

• Contract & Construction Consultants can assist in preparing construction contracts based on standard forms, such as those published by the JCT and NEC.
• We can advise you on the risks posed by amendments proposed by the other party.
• Our draft amendments will ensure that the standard form contracts actually reflect what has been agreed.
• Additionally, we can draft bespoke contract conditions to suit you. This can be a one-off or for you to use on an ongoing basis.

Free initial enquiry

We offer a free one hour initial consultation for new clients. Please contact us by phone, email or using our contact form for a free initial consultation. We can discuss how our experienced construction consultants can help you.