Construction Transactions

Carlton Fields’ Construction Transaction Practice has extensive experience advising clients on the planning and development of all types of construction and development projects, including large-scale, complex public/private construction projects. We have significant experience representing owners, developers, contractors, design professionals, and subcontractors.

We represent and advise clients on all aspects of project design and construction, including:

  • contract preparation, review, and negotiation
  • contract administration
  • designer and contractor selection and liability
  • phasing schemes
  • pre-bid considerations
  • construction liens
  • insurance related issues
  • environmental issues
  • bond claims
  • operations
  • dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration, settlement, and trial

We assist clients with all types of construction documents and administration, including:

  • professional design service agreements
  • construction contracts
  • construction management agreements
  • design/build agreements
  • development agreements (including those for public/private development projects)
  • subcontract agreements
  • joint venture agreements
  • purchase orders for goods and/or services
  • bid package documents
  • staging and construction areas
  • leases and easements
  • purchase and sale agreements 
  • performance and payment bonds, bid bonds, completion bonds, maintenance bonds, etc.
  • other related documents (e.g., consents of sureties, lender consents, waivers and releases of lien, licenses, bills of sale, notices of claims, etc.)

Our Construction Transaction Practice also has extensive experience developing standard form design and construction contracts for various owners, developers, and contractors, as well as for certain Florida counties and agencies.

One of our top priorities is advising clients on how to avoid problems and disputes on projects. However, if problems or disputes develop, Carlton Fields' Construction Litigation attorneys can assist on issues such as construction defects, delays and impacts, differing site conditions, professional design liability, suretyship, and collections (lien and related claims).

Representative Projects

  • NFL Football Stadiums – Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
     
  • Major League Baseball Parks – New York Mets, Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, Arizona Diamondbacks, Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners, Florida Marlins
     
  • NBA Basketball Arenas – Orlando Magic, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, Houston Rockets, Phoenix Sun
     
  • NHL Hockey Rinks – Pittsburgh Penguins, Dallas Stars, San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks, Tampa Bay Lightning
     
  • Convention Centers – Las Vegas Convention Center, Phoenix Convention Center, Wenatchee Events Center, Orlando Convention Center, Chicago McCormick Center
     
  • Hotels and Hospitality – San Diego Marriott Convention Center, Indianapolis Hotel Conrad
     
  • Destination Resorts – Orlando Marriott/Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes, Scottsdale Marriott/Ritz Carlton Desert Ridge, Stowe Mountain Lodge, Waldorf Astoria Orlando, Hilton Hotel Orlando Bonnet Creek
     
  • Schools & Educational Facilities – Various Florida School Districts, Various Texas Independent School District Schools, Yale University, Purdue University, University of California (various campuses), University of Texas (various campuses)
     
  • Hospitals – Boca Raton Community Hospital, University Community Hospital, UCLA Medical Center, Phoenix All Children’s Hospital, Las Vegas VA Medical Center
     
  • Communications, Energy, & Utility Facilities – Fiber Optic Undersea Cable Relocation, Sewer Treatment and Collection Facilities, Waste to Energy Facilities, Hydrogen Refueling Facility, Electrical Transmission Line Purchase and Sale Agreements, Natural Gas, Coal and Nuclear Power Plant Facilities, Photovoltaic Solar Systems, Ammonia Transmission Pipeline
     
  • Manufacturing Facilities – Steel Recycling Facilities, Proctor & Gamble Facilities, 3M Facilities
     
  • Transportation Facilities – Los Angeles International Airport, Panama City/Bay County International Airport, Southeast Florida Tri-Rail, Southwest Regional Airport, Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport, Detroit Midfield Terminal, Federal Express Hangars, Southwest Airlines (facilities at various airports), Indianapolis Airport (new terminal)
     
  • Affordable Housing Projects – Westshore Landings (Tampa)
     
  • Mixed Use Projects - Cityscape, Wyndham/Port Imperial South, Pineapple Square Sarasota, CityPlace (West Palm Beach)






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