This area covers the legal management of technology-enabled construction projects, from drafting and negotiating contracts to resolving disputes that arise from design, procurement, delays, and performance. It includes contracts for ICT and automation in build processes, BIM and information management, and the enforcement of rights and warranties on complex infrastructure schemes. A solicitor in this field advises on procurement routes, project governance, and compliance with building regulations, and represents clients in adjudication, litigation or arbitration when disputes occur.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
A solicitor handles the drafting and review of construction contracts (e.g., NEC, JCT), issues around BIM data, information management, and ICT integration, as well as procurement strategies and programme changes. They manage liability for design defects, payment disputes, and performance failures, and coordinate interventions such as performance bonds, warranties, and dispute resolution proceedings to protect the client’s position.