Construction
Building Projects. Managing Risk. Delivering Results.
Construction projects demand precision, coordination, and disciplined risk management at every stage — from initial structuring through completion and, when necessary, dispute resolution. With significant capital at stake and multiple stakeholders involved, the right legal strategy plays a critical role in keeping projects moving and protecting long-term value.
Carrington Coleman advises developers, owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals across the full lifecycle of construction projects. We align legal strategy with operational realities — helping clients structure deals, allocate risk, and anticipate and address issues before they escalate without slowing progress.
Our team understands the pressures of active projects. Whether negotiating contracts, addressing delays and cost overruns, or resolving complex disputes, we provide clear, practical guidance that supports informed decision-making and minimizes disruption. We also emphasize proactive planning, documentation, and risk management strategies that help clients avoid disputes altogether — not just resolve them.
When conflicts arise, we bring the strength of experienced litigators who understand both the legal and technical dimensions of construction matters — positioning clients to resolve disputes efficiently or prevail when litigation is necessary.
Representative Matters
- Construction contract drafting and negotiation (AIA and custom agreements)
- Project structuring, delivery methods, and risk allocation strategies
- Owner, contractor, and subcontractor representation
- Delay, disruption, and acceleration claims
- Change order, scope, and payment disputes
- Construction defect claims and warranty issues
- Lien, bond, and security rights (mechanic’s liens and payment/performance bonds)
- Procurement and bid protests (public and private projects)
- Regulatory compliance, permitting, and code issues
- Insurance coverage and risk transfer strategies for construction projects
- Project advisory and pre-dispute risk management
How We’ve Helped Clients
- Advised owners and contractors on procurement, contract negotiation, and risk allocation for large-scale commercial and infrastructure projects
- Represented a metropolitan county in disputes involving delay and cost overruns on major public works projects, including roadway and facility construction
- Handled complex construction defect claims involving high-rise and multi-use developments
- Prosecuted and defended claims involving delays, change orders, and scope disputes across commercial construction projects
- Represented clients in lien and bond disputes to secure payment and protect project rights
- Successfully resolved disputes between project stakeholders through negotiation, arbitration, and litigation
- Counseled clients on insurance coverage and risk transfer strategies tied to construction-related claims
- Advised developers and contractors on minimizing risk exposure during active project execution, including guidance on documentation, notice provisions, and claim preservation