Project delivery methods and contract negotiation go hand in hand. The delivery method sets the framework for who contracts with whom, how responsibilities are divided, and when key decisions are made. Once that framework is chosen, the contracts carry it into practice – defining scope, allocating risk, and aligning business terms with how the project will actually run.
Our work begins with guiding clients through the choice of a delivery model that best fits their goals, constraints, and appetite for risk. For some, speed to market is paramount. Others need price certainty, or a single point of responsibility, or flexibility to manage scope as design evolves. We help clients weigh these trade-offs so the delivery method reflects what matters most for their project.
From there, contract negotiation becomes the focus. Each delivery method points toward different contract structures: guaranteed maximum price, stipulated sum, cost-plus (in the rare cases where market conditions make it smart), design-build, or custom variations of these themes. Our role is to draft and negotiate agreements that implement the chosen delivery method with fidelity while safeguarding our client’s investment. That means ensuring that pricing structure, risk allocation, schedule, and information flow are all aligned with the practical realities of the project.
We have separate pages that explain project delivery methods and contract negotiation in greater depth. Our sector pages then show how these ideas take shape in practice – from hotels, offices, resorts, shopping, and entertainment venues, to cannabis, data center, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and logistics facilities. We also highlight work in education, government, research, healthcare, community, transportation, and religious projects, along with residential matters ranging from ultra high-end and modular single-family homes and condominiums and multi-family developments.
Move Your Project Forward With Strategic Delivery and Contract Planning
While this page highlights project delivery methods and contract negotiation, that is only a fraction of our practice. Across dozens of dedicated pages, we set out hundreds of examples — organized by client type, sector, project type, and contract form — to give prospective clients a clear picture of the work we do. Exploring them will show how often we have faced challenges like yours, and how we helped clients move their projects forward. When you’re ready, reach out to discuss how we can support your next project and ensure its success.
