Construction Contract Drafting, Negotiation & Review in California

In the construction industry, the contract governs everything. A well-structured agreement defines the scope of work, allocates risk between the parties, establishes payment terms, addresses change orders, and sets the ground rules for resolving disputes if they arise. Vague, incomplete, or one-sided contracts are a leading source of construction disputes in California.

At NewPoint Law Group, LLP, our construction attorneys assist contractors, subcontractors, property owners, and developers in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction contracts before work begins — when there is still time to identify and address problematic terms.

Construction Contract Services We Provide

• Prime Contractor Agreements: We draft and review contracts between general contractors and property owners or developers, covering project scope, compensation structures, schedule requirements, change order processes, dispute resolution provisions, and termination rights.

• Subcontractor Agreements: Subcontracts carry significant legal implications for both the prime contractor and the subcontractor. We draft and review subcontracts to ensure they are consistent with the prime contract, clearly allocate responsibilities, and include appropriate protections for our client.

• Supplier and Vendor Contracts: Agreements with materials suppliers, equipment vendors, and specialty subcontractors require attention to delivery terms, warranty provisions, payment obligations, and remedies for non-performance.

• Design-Build and EPC Agreements: Design-build, engineer-procure-construct, and other integrated project delivery models involve unique contractual structures. We assist clients in understanding their scope, risk, and responsibilities under these arrangements.

• Change Order and Extra Work Provisions: Disputes over change orders are among the most common sources of construction litigation. We help clients build clear change order procedures into their contracts and evaluate change order disputes as they arise.

• Dispute Resolution Clauses: California construction contracts often include mediation, arbitration, or other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provisions. We advise clients on the implications of these clauses and help negotiate terms that align with their business interests.

• Contract Negotiation: When presented with a contract drafted by the other party, we review the agreement on behalf of our client, identify provisions that create unfavorable risk or ambiguity, and assist in negotiating modifications.

California construction law includes specific statutory requirements that affect contract enforceability — including requirements for home improvement contracts under the Business