Construction

With a dedicated team of more than 60 lawyers and professionals, Holland & Knight's Construction Industry Practice Group is equipped to serve all of the needs of builders and construction managers, government contractors, project owners and investors and other industry participants. We utilize a team approach that includes lawyers throughout the United States and the Middle East who work in collaboration to address all of the legal needs of clients engaged in the development and construction of projects around the globe. Our services include:

• Construction Project Support: Growth in certain regions and industry sectors continues to fuel construction, and we can provide you with comprehensive advice on legal issues surrounding the development, financing and administration of projects around the world.
• Transactional Services: Our team has extensive experience providing business advice to participants in the construction industry on a wide range of issues, including structuring and negotiating contracts at all levels, joint venture and teaming agreements, mergers and acquisitions, corporate compliance and governance, and U.S. and foreign taxation.
• Environment: Environmental concerns are present in virtually every construction project around the world. Our team can help you address the environmental issues that accompany the development and operation of your projects worldwide, including environmental permitting and compliance.
• Financial Services: Financial capital is a common need among participants in the construction industry and our team can help you secure the funding necessary to support your operations. We have extensive experience with the documentation, due diligence and closing of all forms of financing, including commercial lending, project finance, public finance, structured finance, private equity and venture capital.
• Government Contracts: Federal, state and local governments account for a significant percentage of business within the construction industry. We can assist you in navigating the government contract and procurement process and complying with the applicable laws and regulations so you can achieve your business objectives. A significant portion of our practice includes bid protests and procurement-related dispute resolution.
• Hospitality, Resort and Timeshare: Our team has extensive experience handling construction law issues for a wide range of tourism and resort projects, and we can represent your interests around the world.
• Insurance: The construction industry is subject to a wide range of liability risks and insuring obligations. We can help you anticipate those risks and protect your interests through effective insurance planning, coordination with your risk manager and appropriate documentation of insurance and indemnification contracts.
• International: As construction projects continue to develop throughout the world, so too does the need for coordinated global legal counsel. Our team can assist you with all of your transactional, real estate, tax and dispute resolutions needs across the globe.
• Labor, Employment and Benefits: With the prevalence of large workforces and unionized employees, labor and employment issues are of great importance to the construction industry. Our team can guide you through common employment issues such as policies, training and benefits as well as issues that are critical in your industry, such as OSHA and workplace safety. We can also represent your interests in labor relations and can defend against claims of discrimination and retaliation. 
• Land Use and Zoning: Land use issues are a key concern for developers and contractors engaged in construction projects. Our team can help you with all of your land use needs, including obtaining land use and real estate development approvals, drafting zoning relief ordinances, and negotiating agreements for improvements needed for development projects and public/private partnerships.
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Disputes are a common occurrence in today's business world and the construction industry is no exception. We will aggressively defend your interests in any type of dispute, so you can remain focused on your core business objectives.
• Public Policy & Regulation: The construction industry is subject to a vast array of regulations at state and federal levels in the United States and by various levels of government in foreign countries. Members of our team have extensive experience in state and federal policymaking and regulatory matters and can help you safely navigate the rules.
• Real Estate: Companies engaged in the construction industry often require significant real property holdings to conduct their business. We can help you with the acquisition, development, leasing and sale of the real estate necessary for your operations.
• White Collar Defense and Investigations: Government investigations are becoming increasingly common within the construction industry and our team can represent your interests in any type of investigation, including allegations of state and federal False Claims Act violations.