Construction, Design and Development Transactions
Construction, design and development, major components of the real estate industry, are leading industries in their own right and important economic drivers in Florida. SMGQ Law has extensive construction, design and development related experience and relationships with industry participants.
We provide comprehensive legal services throughout all phases of construction projects, including pre-construction contract negotiations, bonding, insurances, contract performance, and dispute resolution. We have extensive experience representing the various parties involved in the construction, design and development process: owners, developers, property owners, general contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, owner’s representatives, suppliers, consultants, sureties, lenders, investors, and design professionals, including architects, engineers, land planners, landscape and interior designers, and surveyors. We have assisted clients in a wide variety of condominium and multi-family rental projects, including office buildings, shopping centers, hotels, condominium buildings, apartment buildings, condominium conversions, mixed-use projects, public infrastructure projects, public/private partnerships and luxury single family residences.
We focus on enabling our clients to commence and complete construction projects in a timely and cost-effective manner and to successfully resolve any claims. We are involved with solicitations, bidding, negotiating and drafting AIA, FIDIC and other contract documents with an emphasis on proper contract administration, timely completion of projects within the contract budget, claims procedure compliance, effective risk management and efficient resolution of business disputes.
When construction-related disputes cannot be resolved, our firm has the experience and resources to litigate disputes in both state and federal courts, to mediate and arbitrate, and in to engage in administrative hearings, if appropriate. We have successfully represented clients in the following types of construction, design and development related disputes:
- Bid protests
- Construction lien claims and foreclosures
- Payment and performance bond claims
- Contract disputes
- Negligence claims
- Scheduling and delay claims
- Construction defect claims
- Design defect or warranty claims
- "Failure to disclose" claims
- Change order disputes
- Extra work disputes
- Scope of work disputes
- Professional malpractice claims
- Water intrusion, indoor air quality and mold claims
Our professional relationships with leading industry consultants, investment bankers, lenders and other attorneys specializing in serving the construction sector is another resource available to our clients.