A construction lawyer has an intimate, expert understanding of both construction and construction law. This knowledge benefits not only the construction work itself, but more importantly, the construction contract, which is the most important part of a construction project. 

Experienced construction lawyers can guide their clients through successful construction projects with a variety of techniques, but especially during the initial stages of negotiating and drafting the construction contracts. A well-written and thoughtfully negotiated contract at the beginning can avoid costly disputes later. Having specialized construction counsel involved in negotiating and drafting a construction contract results in a contract with clear expectations on both sides, which ensures appropriate checks and balances, promotes cooperation, and includes mechanisms for identifying problems and managing them before they become delays and inflate costs.