Understanding & Negotiating Commercial Construction Contracts

Construction law is a hybrid practice area, utilizing the contract drafting and negotiation skills of a corporate lawyer with the risk mitigation and dispute resolution expertise of a litigator. This program focuses on both areas: drafting key construction contract provisions and then using those provisions in the context of litigation.

First, the panel identifies the more widely used forms and structures of construction contracts, with a focus on some of the more commonly negotiated provisions. Next, the panel discusses the contract provisions that most often arise in claims and impact litigation strategy in the event of a project dispute. Then, the panel explains several key Massachusetts statutes which have a direct impact on the extent and enforceability of construction contract provisions. Finally, the panel addresses various strategies to use when negotiating construction contracts. Develop and sharpen your practice toolkit.