Construction contract lawyers, before you are locked in
Once you sign a construction contract, the clause that's working against you is locked in for the life of the project. We check it before that happens.
Sound familiar?
You want someone to check the fine print before you're committed to it.
You need to know what you're actually agreeing to before you sign it.
Risk needs to flow down properly or the gaps become your problem.
AS4000 and similar templates still need amending, or you're wearing someone else's risk.
What we handle
Draft new construction contracts
A contract drafted around your actual project avoids the gaps that generic templates tend to leave open.
Review contracts before you sign
Once a construction contract is signed, an unfavourable clause is locked in for the life of the project.
Negotiate amendments and special conditions
Special conditions can quietly shift risk onto you, so it's worth negotiating them before the contract is finalised.
Advise on standard form contracts like AS4000
Standard form contracts still need amending to fit your project, or you're accepting terms written for someone else's job.
Explain risk allocation and liability clauses
Knowing exactly who carries the risk for delays, defects or site conditions changes how you price and run the job.
Draft subcontracts and supply agreements
Subcontracts need to pass the same risk and payment terms down the chain, or the gaps become your problem.
What happens when you get in touch
Email through the draft or the signed contract along with any special conditions or side letters.
Daryl goes clause by clause and flags exactly where the risk and payment terms sit against you.
You'll see exactly what to change, what to accept, and what it means in practice.
Common questions
How long does a contract review take?
Most reviews turn around within a few business days. Anything urgent gets flagged the moment we see it.
What does a contract review cost?
We'll quote a fixed fee before we start, so you know the cost upfront. No surprises on the invoice.
Can you amend a standard contract like AS4000?
Yes. We amend standard contracts regularly to fit your actual risk and payment terms, not the generic version.
Do you draft contracts from scratch?
Yes, when a standard form doesn't fit the job. We'll also tell you when a standard form is the better, cheaper option.
Not sure if you have a problem worth acting on?
Send through the contract and we'll flag what needs to change before you sign.
No cost, no obligation.