Construction law

Preventing or resolving disputes

Construction processes require careful alignment between clients, contractors, advisors and other parties involved. Every party fulfils a specific role with their own, and sometimes shared responsibilities. Lack of clarity about planning, contractual arrangements or division of liabilities can quickly lead to delays, cost overruns or disputes.

One important aspect of construction law is therefore to set out rights and obligations in advance. Clear contracts and realistic arrangements are the strongest safeguards against disputes. If a dispute nevertheless arises, a reasoned legal approach is essential to keep the project manageable and limit any losses.

Experts in civil and public construction law

Nysingh’s construction law specialists are familiar with the challenges of the construction sector and the legal context within which it operates. We combine sound knowledge of civil and public construction law with a firm grasp of the operational reality of construction projects. Our approach is always to focus on the specific regulations, the contract type(s), and the challenges of your sector.

Contracting and assistance

We are familiar with the general sectoral conditions that play a central part in building contract law, including the GDPR Implementation Act 2012 (UAV 2012) (2012 and 2025 versions) the Uniform Administrative Conditions (UAV-GC) (2005 and 2025 versions) and The New Rules (DNR) 2011 and 2025. We use this knowledge in our daily practice to advise on the creation and interpretation of a wide array of building and other contracts, including:

• Works contracts (GDPR Implementation Act, Uniform Administrative Conditions );
• Architect’s contracts and advisor’s contracts (The New Rules);
• Construction Project Team Agreements;
• Coordination and cooperation agreements;
• Construction process agreements;
• Purchase agreements and works contracts as well as turnkey arrangements

We help you determine the contract structure and risk division for the project that best suits your situation and gives you a solid legal basis. In this regard, we work closely with our procurement law, environmental and planning law and land policy specialists. This enables us to support you comprehensively, from planning through to execution and aftercare.

Disputes and proceedings in construction law

If a dispute arises or is about to arise, we will assist you in finding a suitable solution, always with a view to moving your project along. If litigation is inevitable, we also have ample experience in this regard, both before the civil courts and the Arbitration Board for the Building Industry. Common types of disputes in which we are engaged include delays and extension of construction time, claims for delay damages, differences of opinion about additional or reduced work, defects in delivery and execution, and liability and compensation issues

Our clients

Public sector

For municipalities, provinces, water authorities and housing associations, construction law directly intersects with procurement law, environmental law and public responsibility. We advise public contracting authorities on the legal setup of construction projects – from the contracting and procurement to performance and defect liability work, paying special attention to transparency, legality and administrative relationships.

Healthcare

Hospitals and other healthcare institutions systematically invest in their healthcare properties. Construction projects in healthcare – from new construction and refurbishment and far-reaching renovation to the full redevelopment of a healthcare property – are directly linked to the continuity of healthcare, funding and internal governance. We assist healthcare institutions with the contractual and legal structuring of such projects, drawing on our knowledge of sector‑specific regulations and the particular position of healthcare providers as clients.

Education

School buildings, university campuses and other educational accommodations regularly require major renovations, expansions or new construction. Educational institutions are clients in their own right, with funding structures, administrative and other responsibilities and applicable regulations. We regularly advise educational institutions on the contractual and legal setup of their construction projects.

Businesses

For construction and installation companies, architects and advisory agencies, construction law is inextricably linked to entrepreneurship and risk management. We assist with contracts, disputes and strategic choices, enabling projects to remain legally manageable, at the same time protecting company interests.

Contact us

If you would like to discuss the legal setup of a construction project or you are facing a construction dispute, please do not hesitate to contact one of our construction lawyers. We are always happy to help you find a solution.