Construction law is a complex field of law, which regulates the legal relationship connected to construction at the stages of designing, obtaining permits, construction contracts, execution of works, supervision, and handing over of the object. Its goal is the clear definition of rights and obligations among all participants of the relationship, management of risks, and avoidance of conflicts.
FIDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers) represents a system of construction contracts recognized at the international level, which is used especially in large and infrastructural projects. Contracts of FIDIC regulate in detail the rights and obligations of the parties, terms, payments, changes, demands, and mechanisms of dispute resolution. Their use increases legal predictability and reduces the risk of conflicts during the course of the project.
In construction relations, special importance is attached to the distribution of responsibility and risks regarding the quality of works, violation of deadlines, unforeseen circumstances, and safety. These issues are regulated both by legislation and by mechanisms determined by the contract, such as fines, compensations, guarantees, and insurance. Properly structured management of risks protects the parties from serious financial losses.
Legal services ensure the preparation and analysis of contracts, and compliance with permits and regulations, including within the framework of FIDIC. In case of a dispute, a lawyer represents the client's interests in negotiations, in early dispute resolution mechanisms, arbitration, and court. Professional legal support is one of the main prerequisites of a successful and sustainable construction project.