Our experienced construction team provides a specialist service to the public and private sector during all stages of construction and engineering projects.
In an often complex world we aim to provide practical advice and documentation to simplify the process.
Our team regularly advises clients on:
Procurement Strategy
Whether you are considering a traditional route, design and build, a Public Private Partnership or Private Finance Initiative, we can guide you through the procurement strategy that fits your approach and needs.
We can also advise on the financing of projects, public sector procurement regulations and tender documentation.
Standard Form and Bespoke Contracts
We recognise that all construction projects are different and we are able to advise and guide our clients on the most suitable contract form for a project and, where this is an industry standard form, appropriate amendments to it. We also have experience of preparing bespoke contracts and appointments where this fits the needs of the project.
In all cases, we can also provide ongoing advice on how the contract documents work in practice.
Our drafting experience covers:
- Building and Engineering Contracts: the standard forms of contract including JCT, ICE, FIDIC, IMechE, IChemE and NEC
- Professional appointments: the professional bodies and industry standard forms of appointment as well as bespoke forms including multi-disciplinary appointments
- Warranties
- Security documents: including Performance bonds, Retention bonds and Guarantees
Partnering/Framework agreements<
We specialise in advising on the process involved in partnering and collaborative arrangements including framework agreements.
We have experience in advising clients on developing appropriate selection criteria and the best strategy for engaging all of those involved.
Public Private Partnership - Private Finance Initiative
Construction related issues are often central in a PPP or PFI.
Using our multi-disciplinary teams, we have experience of advising the different parties involved in these projects.