Construction & Infrastructure

Construction & Infrastructure Law

Professional legal drafting and review services for construction contracts, infrastructure projects, engineering arrangements, subcontracting, project management, and related commercial documentation.

Construction and Infrastructure Legal Services

Construction & Infrastructure Legal Services

Construction and infrastructure projects involve multiple parties, substantial financial commitments, technical requirements, deadlines, and project risks. At Tonnie Kariuki Law, we prepare and review construction and infrastructure agreements for developers, contractors, consultants, engineers, project managers, subcontractors, and other project participants.

Practical Construction Contracts

Well-drafted construction contracts can establish clear responsibilities, payment arrangements, project standards, timelines, variations, defects, insurance, liability, termination, and dispute resolution mechanisms. We prepare customized documentation designed around the particular project structure and commercial objectives of the parties.

Define Project Scope

Clearly establishes the works, services, specifications, deliverables, and project requirements.

Allocate Project Risk

Addresses responsibility for delays, defects, variations, damage, insurance, and other project risks.

Protect Payment Rights

Establishes payment mechanisms, milestones, invoicing, retention, and other financial arrangements.

Manage Variations

Provides procedures for approving and documenting changes to the project scope or works.

Address Delays

Can establish procedures and contractual consequences relating to project delays.

Provide Dispute Procedures

Establishes appropriate mechanisms for resolving project disputes where applicable.

Construction & Infrastructure Documents We Draft

Our construction legal document services include: • EPC Contracts • FIDIC-Based Construction Contracts • Design Agreements • Engineering Services Agreements • Project Management Agreements • Subcontract Agreements • Consultant Agreements • Variation Orders • Change Orders • Maintenance Agreements • Construction Contracts • Contractor Agreements • Architect Agreements We can also assist with other construction and infrastructure documentation depending on the project.

EPC Contract

Establishes arrangements for engineering, procurement, and construction projects.

FIDIC-Based Contract

Construction documentation based on appropriate FIDIC contractual frameworks where applicable.

Design Agreement

Governs the provision of architectural or design services.

Engineering Services Agreement

Establishes terms for engineering services provided on construction or infrastructure projects.

Project Management Agreement

Defines project management services, responsibilities, and deliverables.

Subcontract Agreement

Governs the relationship between a principal contractor and subcontractor.

Consultant Agreement

Establishes terms for professional consultants working on a project.

Variation Order

Documents agreed changes to the scope, specifications, cost, or timing of works.

Change Order

Provides contractual documentation for approved project changes.

Scope of Works

Defines the works, services, specifications, deliverables, and project requirements.

Contract Price

Establishes the contract price and relevant payment arrangements.

Payment Terms

Defines milestones, invoices, payment dates, retention, and related financial matters.

Project Schedule

Addresses commencement, milestones, completion dates, and scheduling obligations.

Variations

Establishes procedures for requesting, approving, pricing, and documenting variations.

Defects

Addresses defects, rectification obligations, warranties, and applicable procedures.

Insurance

Allocates responsibility for relevant project insurance arrangements.

Health & Safety

Addresses applicable health and safety responsibilities and project obligations.

Dispute Resolution

Establishes mechanisms for resolving construction and infrastructure disputes.

Developers

Property and infrastructure developers requiring project documentation and contractual support.

Contractors

Main contractors entering construction and infrastructure contracts.

Subcontractors

Specialist contractors and subcontractors requiring appropriate project agreements.

Engineers

Engineering professionals and firms providing technical services.

Architects

Architectural professionals requiring design and consultancy agreements.

Project Managers

Project management professionals providing services on construction projects.

  • Understand the Project

    We identify the project structure, parties, scope, commercial objectives, and relevant requirements.

  • Identify Key Risks

    We identify important contractual issues relating to scope, payment, timing, variations, liability, and disputes.

  • Draft the Contract

    We prepare customized construction or infrastructure documentation based on the project.

  • Review & Negotiate

    We review the contract and assist with revisions and negotiations within the agreed scope.

  • Final Delivery

    You receive the completed documentation for final review and execution.

What construction documents do you draft?

We draft EPC contracts, FIDIC-based construction contracts, design agreements, engineering services agreements, project management agreements, subcontract agreements, consultant agreements, variation orders, change orders, maintenance agreements, construction contracts, contractor agreements, and architect agreements.

Can you draft construction contracts?

Yes. Construction contracts can address scope, price, payment, scheduling, variations, defects, insurance, liability, termination, and dispute resolution.

Can you draft FIDIC-based contracts?

Yes. We can assist with appropriate FIDIC-based construction documentation and related contractual arrangements, subject to the specific project requirements.

Can you review a construction contract?

Yes. We can review construction agreements to identify contractual risks, unclear provisions, unfavorable terms, payment risks, liability issues, and other matters requiring attention.

Can you prepare subcontract agreements?

Yes. Subcontract agreements can establish the scope of subcontracted works, payment, performance requirements, insurance, liability, warranties, and other relevant terms.

Can you prepare variation orders?

Yes. Variation documentation can record agreed changes to project scope, cost, specifications, timing, or other contractual requirements.

Can you draft engineering agreements?

Yes. Engineering services agreements can establish scope, deliverables, professional responsibilities, fees, intellectual property, liability, and other relevant terms.

Can construction contracts address delays?

Yes. Appropriate contracts can establish procedures and contractual consequences relating to delays, extensions of time, and other project scheduling issues.

Can construction contracts include dispute resolution provisions?

Yes. Construction agreements can establish appropriate procedures for negotiation, mediation, arbitration, litigation, or other dispute resolution mechanisms depending on the circumstances.

How do I get started?

Contact us with details of your construction or infrastructure project. We will assess your requirements and provide a quotation before work begins.

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