Contract Preparation & Risk Management

Getting your building and construction contract right from the outset is a proactive step to minimise disputes and place you in the best position should a dispute arise. Your contract review must be rigorous and thorough. Our team has significant experience in drafting and advising on construction contracts.

We know the terms and provisions that must be included in your construction contract to protect your interests. We know how to negotiate the best terms to ensure you are paid on time and that disputes arising under the contract can be determined fast and fair to enable the parties to complete the project with minimum disruption. We know how to reduce risks and reduce costs for all parties, including subcontractors and property developers.

Building and construction contracts are legally binding agreements. Most importantly, they are crafted in accordance with building and construction laws depending on the Australian state you are in and are designed to clarify your rights throughout the building process.

Commercial construction contracts are crucial documents when a dispute arises and as such, should only be drafted by a lawyer with specialist building contract knowledge. In such a fast-paced industry, when things go wrong or a building dispute becomes apparent, your construction contract is the main document you (and an Adjudicator or Court) will refer to and should clearly set out your rights.

Building and construction contracts are rarely similar and depending on the size of the companies and projects involved, it takes an experienced construction specialist to conduct a thorough construction contract review to protect you should things go wrong. Each new project and all amendments require the trained eye of a specialist to interpret the real life context of the building and construction project.