Construction Law

Construction and infrastructure projects require a holistic approach, as contractual, regulatory, and financial issues are closely linked. Since decisions made today can have significant repercussions tomorrow, our team is involved at every stage of the project to anticipate risks, ensure your decisions are sound, and protect your interests. 

Our Legal Services in Construction Law 

Our team provides day-to-day support to professionals, architects, and engineers—from establishing the contractual framework to resolving disputes. 

We also assist general contractors, developers, property owners, financial institutions, sureties, and public agencies. 

Whether you need to structure your agreements or negotiate a resolution, our attorneys and notaries apply their expertise and strategic insight to ensure the success of your projects. We provide representation tailored to your objectives, prioritizing effective, pragmatic, and cost-efficient solutions. 

Our legal services in construction law include, in particular: 

Litigation & Claims 

• Claims or defense regarding defects, non-conformity, and deficiencies 
• Claims or defense in claims for delays and cost overruns 
• Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution 
• Defense before the relevant authorities 
• Representation of surety companies 

Security Interests & Financing 

• Registration of Statutory Construction Mortgages 
• Bid, Performance, and Payment Bonds 
• Financing of Construction Projects 

Compliance and Regulation 

• Compliance with Construction Laws and Regulations 
• Licenses and Permits from the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) 
• Public and Private Bidding Processes 

Contracts 

• Drafting and Negotiation of General Contractor and Subcontractor Agreements 
• Drafting and Negotiation of Construction Management Contracts 

Choosing Stein Monast means: 

Relying on a multidisciplinary team able to get involved as early as the contract negotiation stage to prevent disputes. Our team stands out for its thorough preparation, its understanding of the industry’s operational challenges, and its ability to effectively represent clients in complex matters, particularly in large-scale construction and infrastructure projects. 

It also means benefiting from a team recognized throughout Quebec, whose members include Fellows of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers (CCCL) and the Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA). Some of our attorneys also teach in the Master’s program in architecture at Laval University, serve as speakers on construction law, and regularly provide training to their peers, particularly through the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec and the Ordre des architectes du Québec. 

This expertise is also recognized by Best Law Firms Canada and by The Globe and Mail’s rankings, which place us among the country’s top law firms in construction law.