Construction contracts

Construction contracts: the legal foundation of every construction project

The construction contract is a commonly used form of contract in the construction industry. It records the agreements between the client and the contractor regarding the execution of construction work. Whether it concerns new construction, renovation, or refurbishment: a clear agreement prevents misunderstandings, delays, and conflicts. 

What does a construction contract entail? 

A construction contract governs the realization of a tangible work, usually a structure. In practice, the Uniform Administrative Conditions (UAV) often apply, which contain standard agreements regarding execution, delivery, liability, and payment. 

The distinction between a construction contract, a turnkey contract, or an assignment agreement is not always clear in some situations. This distinction is, however, crucial for, among other things, the allocation of risks and responsibilities, for example, in case of errors in design or execution. 

Expertise of BG.legal 

The real estate lawyers at BG.legal regularly advise on drafting, reviewing, and executing construction contracts. We support inquiries regarding: 

• Distribution of design and execution responsibility 
• Additional and less work 
• Delivery and delivery defects 
• Liability and warning obligations 
• Applicability and interpretation of general conditions such as the UAV 

We also assist in disputes between clients, contractors, or subcontractors in negotiations and in judicial procedures or arbitration. 

Contact us 

Do you want to ensure that your construction contract is legally solid, or is there a conflict during the execution of a construction project? Then contact the specialists at BG.legal.