Ranked National Tier 1 in Litigation – Construction by Best Lawyers, our team provides practical, business focused counsel at every stage of the construction lifecycle—from concept and financing through procurement, execution, and project close out.

Drawing on decades of experience, we understand how owners, contractors, lenders, insurers, design teams, and public agencies think, operate, and evaluate risk. Regardless of the nature of the project, Ice Miller supports your team from start to finish. We offer interdisciplinary support with colleagues in real estate, zoning, environmental law, public finance, tax, economic development, energy, and labor.

Our approach is simple: anticipate issues early, allocate risk clearly, resolve disputes efficiently, and protect your broader business objectives.

We offer comprehensive services, including:

Planning, Funding and Project Structuring

• Early stage project planning and feasibility guidance
• Capital strategy, financing structures, and funding analysis
• Site selection, due diligence, zoning, land use, and environmental compliance
• Public private partnership (P3) structuring and guidance

Contract Drafting, Negotiation, and Procurement

• Bidding and procurement strategy
• Drafting and negotiation of construction contracts, EPC agreements, GESA agreements, design build documents, subcontracts, and materials purchase contracts
• Risk allocation and insurance strategy
• Compliance guidance

Construction Phase Support

• Real time issue identification and risk mitigation
• Change management, payment issues, delays, disruptions
• Regulatory compliance, OSHA matters, and environmental considerations
• Project controls and documentation best practices

Dispute Avoidance, Resolution, and Litigation

• Delay, acceleration, and disruption claims
• Defect and warranty disputes
• Procurement challenges and bid protests
• Lien, bond, and insurance coverage matters
• Mediation, arbitration, and state and federal litigation

Ice Miller’s team brings hands on experience across nearly every major construction sector, including:

• Commercial and mixed use developments
• Data centers
• Higher education and K 12 facilities
• Healthcare, lab, and life sciences facilities
• Sports and entertainment venues
• Transportation and transit infrastructure
• Energy, utilities, and renewables plants
• Water, wastewater, environmental facilities
• Industrial, warehouse, and logistics operations
• High rise residential and hospitality facilities

Our lawyers understand the operational, financial, and regulatory pressures driving each sector, and we tailor our approach accordingly.