Construction Contracts

Overview

Good construction documents protect the project before the first shovel hits the ground.

We represent owners, contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals in the design and construction of residential and commercial real estate developments. Our work includes drafting and negotiating construction contracts, design agreements, and related project documents.

We advise on risk allocation, insurance, and indemnity matters. We also counsel on contract administration throughout the project, including change orders, payment applications, substantial completion, and close-out. We review and negotiate AIA and custom contract forms and advise on lien rights, retainage, and bonding requirements.

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Representative Matters

Owner Representation — Construction

  • Represented owner in construction contracts for a 22-unit townhouse condominium project in South Boston, Massachusetts
  • Represented owner in construction contract for a 12-unit apartment building in Hyde Park, Massachusetts
  • Represented owner in construction contract for an 8-unit condominium project in Bay Village, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Represented owner in construction contract for a retail building leased to Petsmart in Leominster, Massachusetts
  • Represented owner in construction contract for installation of a commercial septic system at a shopping plaza in Lynnfield, Massachusetts
  • Represented owner in construction contract for renovation of a 14,000 square foot private residence in Back Bay, Boston, Massachusetts

 

Owner Representation — Design

  • Represented owner in architect contracts for the design of two mixed-use buildings totaling 79 units with automated parking in Winchester, Massachusetts

 

Contractor Representation

  • Represented contractor in construction contract for a religious center in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts

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