Building smart

Building is technically complex. At the same time, it should be sustainable. The set deadline and budget targets should be met. At the moment, construction projects too often end in disputes over supplements or defects and none of the targets set are achieved. At the same time, the world is becoming more digital. A rethink is therefore necessary. Smart building is the order of the day and we provide the necessary legal tools.

Our specialties

Integrated project management (IPA)

Successful construction projects through innovative contract models and collaborative project realization.
The client, (specialist) planners and construction companies of the central trades are brought together in a multi-party contract in order to plan and execute together.

We provide support with the legal implementation.

Open Book/GMP

Unit price contracts are prone to disputes and global lump sum contracts are not suitable for most construction projects.

Open-Book or GMP enable a transparent, mutually comprehensible remuneration regulation and calculation that can support collaborative project realization. With regard to economic, technical and legal issues, we support the parties in drafting and implementing the contractual agreement in the project.

Digital construction with BIM

The future of construction is also digital. We have the legal tools, in-depth experience and profound industry knowledge to advise you comprehensively, precisely and with a sense of proportion in connection with Building Information Modeling (BIM) – in all relevant phases.

Green Contracts

The future belongs to sustainable construction and operation. Driven by ESG investments, the EU Taxonomy Regulation and increased sustainability awareness. The right contract design is key to achieving the project objectives. Whether the aim is to achieve specific individual goals, such as the use of certain building materials or the implementation of the “cradle to cradle” principle, or to achieve specific green building certifications such as DGNB, BNB, LEED or BREAAM. The concrete contractual implementation of the sustainability goals and the contractual involvement of new participants, such as auditors, are important.

We draft green, sustainable contracts for the entire life cycle of the property, from architect, auditor and construction contracts to green rental agreements.