Construction & Engineering Contract

Consulting & Drafting Construction Contracts

A construction contract is an important legal document, defining the rights and obligations of the investor, contractor, and related parties during the construction process. A clear, strict contract helps prevent disputes, protect the rights of the parties and ensure project progress.

DEDICA provides services of drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts in accordance with Vietnamese law, ensuring customer contracts always have full terms on scope of work, technical standards, progress, warranty, contract value, payment conditions and sanctions for violations.

Review & Adjust Technical Contracts

In addition to construction contracts, technical contracts such as design consulting contracts, supervision contracts, supply of materials and equipment, or EPC/EPCM general contractor contracts also have many potential legal risks. DEDICA supports reviewing each clause, comparing it with Construction Law, Commercial Law and guiding decrees for timely adjustment, helping customers avoid unfavorable clauses such as:

• Unclear payment terms lead to delayed disbursement
• Acceptance conditions are strict or lack legal basis
• The penalty for violation or compensation for damages is too high
• Inappropriate dispute resolution regulations (arbitration, courts, applicable law)

Contract Negotiation & Management Support

DEDICA not only supports drafting but also accompanies the process of negotiating contracts with contractors and partners, ensuring maximum benefits for customers. After signing, our team of lawyers advises on contract management strategies, helps control design changes, incurred costs, and minimizes risks in case of disputes.

Construction & Engineering Contract Implementation Process at DEDICA

Step 1. Receive customer information & needs

In the early stages, DEDICA works directly with customers to determine the scope and specifics of the project, including:

• Type of construction/engineering contract;
• Objectives, scope and contract value;
• Related documents and information;
• Legal characteristics of the project: whether there are foreign elements or not, using state capital or private capital, whether bidding regulations apply or not.

DEDICA ensures that all information is absolutely confidential, serving as a basis for analyzing, assessing risks and determining appropriate legal solutions for each project.

Step 2. Analyze, evaluate & quote legal services

After receiving the information, DEDICA's team of construction - investment lawyers proceeds:

• Analyze the legal framework governing the project;
• Preliminary assessment of legal risks that may arise during construction or operation;
• Determine the legal position of the customer: investor or contractor, thereby advising on drafting and negotiating strategies for appropriate terms;
• Propose the scope of work and submit a detailed service quote, including:
  • Drafting new contracts/reviewing existing contracts;
  • Negotiation consulting and implementation support;
  • Time and cost of legal services, commitment to transparency – no additional fees.

Step 3. Draft/Review the construction - technical contract

After the customer agrees to use the service, DEDICA implements the main step — drafting or reviewing a detailed contract, ensuring compliance with legal regulations and conformity with the project's technical practices.

(a) Drafting a new contract

DEDICA builds detailed, strict and highly enforceable contracts, including:

• Describe specifically the scope of work, technical items and acceptance standards;
• Implementation deadline, progress, payment conditions and performance guarantee;
• Regulations on safety, insurance, environment, and legal obligations of contractors;
• Mechanism to adjust prices, handle arising volumes, suspend or extend contracts;
• Obligations for warranty, maintenance and project handover;
• Responsibility when violations occur, contract penalties and compensation for damages;
• Dispute resolution: clearly stipulate jurisdiction (Arbitration or Court), applicable law, contract language.

DEDICA can draft bilingual contracts (Vietnamese – English / Vietnamese – Chinese) when the project has international elements, ensuring legal compatibility between parties.

(b) Review and edit existing contracts

Once the customer has a draft contract from the partner, DEDICA will:

• Review all contract contents in detail and compare them with legal regulations;
• Identify potentially risky terms;
• Provide detailed comments and revision suggestions;
• Advise on how to negotiate and rearrange contract content to ensure balance of rights and obligations between parties.

Step 4. Hand over results & Support negotiations - signing contracts

Once completed, DEDICA will:

• Handover of complete contract, including:
  • Vietnamese, bilingual version (if requested);
  • Electronic version (Word file, PDF) or certified print copy.
• Clearly explain the content, structure and legal impact of each provision, helping customers understand and apply it accurately in practice.
• Support negotiations & negotiations with partners;
• Legal support after signing (if any): consulting on contract management, extension, liquidation or handling of disputes arising during the construction process.

DEDICA always accompanies customers from the contract preparation stage to completion and handover of the project, ensuring all terms are applied according to the law and maximum protection of the legitimate interests of the business.

Benefits when using DEDICA's services

• Ensuring legal compliance: The contract is drafted according to the Construction Law 2014, Commercial Law 2005 and the latest decrees and circulars.
• Minimize disputes: Clear contract language, detailed regulations on progress, payment, acceptance, and penalties for violations.
• Save time & costs: Shorten negotiation time, avoid costs arising from flawed contracts.
• Maximum protection of rights: Ensure the rights of investors/contractors are protected, minimizing legal risks.