RKJ lawyers have extensive experience in construction issues, and have represented owners, investors, developers, lenders, general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, and design professionals. Our attorneys advise clients in many areas of construction law, including:

 

Documenting Construction Projects

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•           Contract Documents

•           Negotiation and review of agreements

•           Standard AIA documents

•           Design-Build, Owner-Builder and Developer agreements

•           General Contracts and Sub-Contracts

•           Construction Management agreements

•           Architect/Engineer agreements

•           Procurement and Purchase Orders

•           Change Order and Field Memos

•           Releases and waivers

         

General Construction Matters

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•           Operating Entities and corporate structuring

•           Bid Protests

•           Public and private bids

•           Project permits and exemptions

•           Local, County and State licensing

•           California Contractors State License Board

•           State and local government specifications

•           Progress payments and lien waivers

•           Union and Non-union issues

•           WBE, MBE and DBE certification

•           Bonding and Surety capacity

•           Construction and related insurance coverage

•           OSHA/DOSH issues

•           Independent Contractor and Employment issues

•           Equipment leasing

•           Material Supplier issues

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