Adapting Standard Construction Forms For Use In Overseas Hospitality Renovations

One of the earliest issues to decide on a hospitality renovation abroad – whether it's a branded resort in Europe, a hotel in Asia, or a mixed-use property in Latin America – is the selection of the appropriate project contracts. The design and construction contracts in wide use in the US are sometimes appropriate for adaptation for use abroad.

This was the focus of our recent webinar, Adapting Standard Construction Forms for Use in Overseas Hospitality Renovations. Below, we outline several of the most significant considerations that arise when U.S. forms cross international borders.

Standard Forms in Different Jurisdictions

In the United States, forms from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and ConsensusDocs are the most widely used for construction projects, supported by a deep body of case law with respect to the AIA suite of contract forms.