Construction

Waxman Blumenthal’s construction practice offers a broad range of services, including pre-construction services, project preparation and negotiation, as well as construction and post-construction services. We also provide legal services to construction industry professionals before state and federal courts and administrative agencies and in arbitration, mediation and negotiation. A sampling of construction matters on which our attorneys provide representation include:

• Pre-Construction Services
  • Project organization and financing options.
  • Compliance with public bidding requirements, including:
    • Advertising requirements.
    • Prevailing wage requirements.
    • Minority contractor/supplier involvement.
    • Bonding requirements.
  • Awarding of the contract.
  • Determination of lowest responsible, or best, bidder.
  • Compliance with bidding documents.
  • Waiver of bid irregularities and non-conformities.
  • Establishment of liquidated damages amount.
  • Compliance with asbestos laws and other hazardous materials.
  • Negotiation and documentation of owner-contractor agreements.
  • Negotiation and documentation of owner-architect agreements.
  • Negotiation and documentation of owner-engineer agreements.
  • Negotiation and documentation of owner-construction manager agreements.

• Construction and Post-Construction Services
  • Scope of work disputes.
  • Change order disputes.
  • Mechanics’ liens and liens against public funds.
  • OSHA inspections and defense.
  • Delays and accelerations.
  • Claims dispute resolution, including negotiation, mediation, mini-trials, arbitration and litigation.