Texas Contract Drafting and Negotiations Attorneys Prepare Enforceable Agreements

Creation and review of construction contracts from offices in Denton, Flower Mound and Gainesville

Construction projects are only as sound as the contracts that govern them. When a contract is not properly prepared, it can lead to disputes and legal claims that throw projects into chaos. Our Texas contract drafting and negotiations attorneys at Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant, LLP draft clear, enforceable agreements relating to all types of projects, including construction management, design-build, design-bid-build, hybrid joint ventures and other types of jobs. We look forward to meeting with you at one of our office locations — in Denton, Flower Mound and Gainesville — and learning how we can help you.

Construction management contracts

Construction management contracts are high-level agreements between property owners and building contractors. They are often used in public projects. There are two types of construction managers:

• A construction manager-agent is best described as a consultant, who serves as a fiduciary, as an owner’s agent. 

• A construction manager-at-risk assumes the risk for construction and is usually desirable when an owner lacks the capacity or expertise to evaluate the design process. 

Construction management contracts set the terms regarding project schedules, financial structures, necessary materials and workforce. Each agreement must be tailored to the specific circumstances and the parties’ objectives. When we learn the details of your building project, our North Texas contracts lawyers get to work negotiating a beneficial agreement that best suits your particular needs and goals.

Design-build contracts

Design-build contracts are used when a project owner wishes to have one company perform both design and construction. There are advantages to these contracts, such as simplified communication between parties, but there are also potential disadvantages, including reduced pricing competition. A construction law attorney from our firm can discuss with you the possible pros and cons of this type of arrangement for your project. 

Joint venture contracts

We create joint venture agreements for construction companies that wish to collaborate with other entities on building and repair projects. A joint venture contract with one or more partners allows you to share resources and mitigate your individual risk. Our experienced construction attorneys create joint venture contracts that clearly define the roles and responsibilities of each partner, how decisions will be made and how disputes will be resolved.

Other types of construction contracts

We prepare the full spectrum of contracts related to the construction industry. Whether you require an agreement with an architect, general contractor, subcontractor, supplier, owner, landscape designer, landscaper or another tradesperson or professional for your project, you can rely on us to negotiate and create a comprehensive and clear agreement that fully outlines the obligations and rights of all parties. 

Contact our law firm for help with construction contract development

The Texas attorneys at Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant, LLP, develop enforceable contracts for all types of construction project needs. Call us at {PHONE} or contact us online to schedule a consultation at our Denton, Flower Mound or Gainesville office.