447 B.C. — Completion of the Greek Parthenon demonstrates that form, style and beauty are timeless.
1994 — The 31-mile-long underground “Chunnel” connects Britain and France, revealing that creativity is the only limit to engineering achievement.
The modern building and design process is complex and rapidly changing. Owners demand faster construction at lower cost in an uncertain economy, which requires effective construction representation. Bodman construction attorneys are well versed in all aspects of construction and handle disputes with the most advanced techniques. Our skills and client-centered approach allow our clients to focus on their business interests and achieve their goals.
Effective legal representation in the planning, administration and close-out of construction projects minimizes client risk and maximizes our clients’ success.
We represent owners, developers, architects, engineers, general contractors, construction managers, specialty and other subcontractors in public and private projects of any size and type.
Our extensive experience in all phases of the construction process includes:
We represented a Michigan school district in disputes against an architect, general contractor, subcontractors and suppliers involving the construction of a middle school. We successfully settled issues related to defective flooring and litigated issues regarding the school’s roof.
Our group represented an owner in a construction dispute involving a $35 million delay claim arising out of allegedly defective plans and specifications and an $83 million claim for alleged lost profits and lost business value.
We successfully represented a municipal housing commission in litigation brought by a general contractor for additional compensation under a construction contract.
Our attorneys represented several subcontractors related to nonpayment of goods and services in which the owner was withholding payment to the general contractor for reasons unrelated to the subcontractors’ work.
We successfully represented the owner of a $25 million construction project involving a $12 million claim by the design/builder for wrongful termination.
We advised an architectural firm after a school district canceled a design contract midway through a multi-million dollar project and successfully negotiated compensation and project transition issues without litigation.
Our group has successfully represented numerous residential builders in attempts by owners to terminate their construction contracts.
We prepared and negotiated documents regarding the purchase of land and the design, development and construction of a warehouse distribution facility for a national high-tech company.