Construction professionals are often in situations where they need legal issues resolved quickly and effectively to meet deadlines, preserve or prevent claims or keep costs on target.  It is critical to have lawyers who understand the construction industry and their clients’ needs.  Krieg DeVault’s construction lawyers are knowledgeable about both the legal and practical aspects of the construction industry and bring experience to a wide range of issues faced by the construction industry. 

Krieg DeVault’s construction practice focuses on both transactional and dispute resolution matters for its clients in the residential and commercial construction settings.  Krieg DeVault’s lawyers provide a full range of legal services to its clients in all aspects of construction and government contracting, including:

• Administering Contracts and the Issues that arise in this process
• Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation and Mediation
• Bidding and Procurement
• Bonding and Insurance Requirements
• Case Assessment
• Claims Prevention
• Construction Claims 
• Contract Formation and Performance
• Delay and Acceleration Claims
• Dispute Resolution
• Drafting and Negotiating Contracts including AIA, AGC, EJCDC and DBIA 
• Government Contracts
• Managing Environmental Risks
• Mechanic’s Liens and Bond Claims
• Property Damage Claims
• Risk Management
• Settlement Evaluations
• Surety and Bond Default Claims
• Warranty Requirements and Claims

Krieg DeVault’s lawyers work with clients engaged in the design, development, financing, performance and management of construction projects.  Our lawyers regularly represent prime contractors, public and private owners and developers, subcontractors, equipment suppliers, architects, engineers and other design professionals.