When construction projects expand into hard-to-reach locations, success depends on more than technical expertise or financing. It is about making the right choices, especially when selecting legal representation. As development reaches frontier markets, practical project challenges often reveal the legal issues most critical to success.
When construction projects expand into hard-to-reach locations, success depends on more than technical expertise or financing. It is about making the right choices, especially when selecting legal representation. As development reaches frontier markets, practical project challenges often reveal the legal issues most critical to success.
Experience matters. Truss Faber’s attorneys have successfully represented clients in large projects worldwide, from Alaska to Antarctica, Guam and beyond. Take, for instance, a mechanical engineering project in Antarctica, which presented the unique legal and logistical challenges of remote construction.
Extreme cold requires specialized equipment, but supply chains are highly restricted. Materials can only arrive once a year by ship, and lead times stretch a full year in advance.
“The short summer construction season further limits work, creating heightened risks around contract timing, warranty coverage, labor availability and liability if delays or failures occur,” said TrussFaber founder, John Theiss. “Unique conditions make remote projects especially complex, requiring careful legal structuring to anticipate unforeseen costs, delays and force majeure events. The challenges can quickly overwhelm local resources, highlighting the importance of specialized outside counsel for complex remote construction projects.”
Firms like Truss Faber handle delay claims, contract interpretation and disputes, bringing expertise in government contracting, risk management, and multi-party coordination. Their experience includes successful negotiations for hundreds of international projects worth $10M to over $200M, showcasing their ability to navigate logistical, regulatory, and financial challenges.
Remote builds will always carry risk. The reward comes from choosing counsel who can see the whole picture. Truss Faber provides layers of foresight and stability that go beyond dispute management to proactive prevention.