Construction

Ashfords' Construction Team is experienced in advising schools and other education institutions in relation to a wide range of contentious and non contentious construction issues. We provide clear practical advice and documentation to best meet our clients' needs. We recognise the need to take education specific issues into account, such as minimising the impact to the functioning of the school, term dates, examinations, noise, access, safeguarding and conduct on site.

Work handled includes:

Non-contentious:

• Advising on and drafting building and engineering contracts;
• Performance bonds and parent company guarantees;
• Negotiating and drafting consultants' and subcontractors' appointments;
• Collateral warranties;
• Advice on procurement type and risk;
• Health & Safety and disability discrimination advice;
• Framework agreements;
• Advice on tender process compliance;
• PFI advice (e.g. in the education and healthcare sectors);
• Partnering contracts, including PPC 2000, NEC;
• Funding agreements;
• Development and Joint Venture agreements; and
• Renewable energy.

• Dispute avoidance and resolution;
• Contractual disputes;
• Professional negligence;
• Adjudication, arbitration, mediation and alternative dispute resolution; and
• Litigation, including proceedings in the Technology & Construction Court.