Construction Contracts
Construction projects come with an inherent set of risks. These include financial risk, but also include delay, and health and safety risks. The best way to decrease the chances of your project running into problems is to have properly drafted documentation in place, protecting your rights and interests and complying with regulatory requirements. It is important to consult an experienced construction lawyer before you enter into any legal agreement or sign any construction contract.
At Rousseau Mazzuca LLP our construction lawyers have years of assisting clients with their various construction contract needs. We can walk you through the process of how to minimize your risks, can identify any red flags, and help keep the project on track. We have extensive experience assisting clients with the entire life-cycle of a construction project, from planning to execution, and can help you address any litigation or legal issues that may arise along the way.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
If you are either a general contractor or a sub-contractor, there are a large and varied number of contracts and other documents that can help you manage your project and stay on target.
In addition to drafting construction contracts, and revising and negotiating the terms of existing contracts, we regularly assist clients with a wide range of construction documents, including:
Collective agreements;
Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) contracts;
Land leases;
Sub-contract agreements;
Documents involved in the tendering or bidding process;
Construction term sheets;
Financing and security documents;
Performance or labour guarantees or bonds.
