EPC Contract Lawyer
in Houston, TX.
Texas Construction Law Library & Resources
Contracting & Procurement Laws for Public Construction - Texas Government Code Chapter 2269 - This statute governs certain public works projects, including EPC contracts, and how they are procured.
Texas Prompt Pay Acts - Texas Property Code Chapter 28 (Private Projects) & Texas Government Code Chapter 2551 (Public Projects) — The laws that govern payment deadlines and interest penalties for private and public construction projects in Texas.
Contingent Payment Laws - Texas Business and Commerce Code Chapter 56 — Texas’s “pay-if-paid” and “pay-when-paid” laws that affect when and how subcontractors and suppliers can recover payment.
Texas Construction Law Blog - Weekly updates capturing changes and developments in Texas construction law, including new case decisions, statutory amendments, and practical takeaways for contractors, developers, and design professionals.
Clear legal guidance for complex construction delivery models.
EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contracts are some of the most sophisticated—and high-stakes—agreements in the construction and infrastructure world. Whether you're an owner, developer, contractor, or lender, EPC contracts demand careful planning, strong negotiation, and vigilant execution.
With Elkhoury Law, you will understand your rights and responsibilities under these turnkey contracts—so you're not left holding the bag when schedules slip, supply chains break, or project costs spiral.
A Construction Lawyer for Houston’s Major Construction Sectors
Houston is home to some of the most complex construction projects in the country—and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contracts are a critical tool for delivering those projects on time and within budget. From large-scale energy developments along the Gulf Coast to manufacturing facilities, transportation hubs, and public infrastructure throughout Harris County, EPC agreements provide a single point of responsibility for design, procurement, and construction.
In the Greater Houston area, EPC contracts are widely used across multiple sectors:
Energy & petrochemical: LNG facilities, refineries, pipelines, and hydrogen production plants
Industrial & manufacturing: Warehouses, chemical plants, steel mills, and fabrication shops
Transportation & logistics: Rail facilities, port terminals, and airport expansions
Public infrastructure: Water treatment plants, utility installations, and government-led capital improvement projects
EPC contracts bring speed and efficiency—but they also carry substantial legal risk. Poorly defined scopes, vague performance guarantees, and unclear cost structures can lead to disputes over delays, overruns, or equipment failures. In Texas, these risks are amplified by the size, complexity, and regulatory demands of the projects themselves.
At Elkhoury Law, I advise project owners, contractors, and design professionals throughout Houston and Harris County on negotiating clear, enforceable EPC agreements; allocating risk through contractual provisions (such as liquidated damages, force majeure, and change order clauses), resolving disputes involving delays, non-performance, or equipment failures, and ensuring compliance with Texas construction law and local and federal permitting authorities.
Whether you're developing an industrial facility in Baytown, managing an energy expansion in the Ship Channel, or building out logistics capacity near Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), I provide experienced legal counsel that helps your EPC project stay on track.
What is an EPC Contract?
An EPC contract is a construction delivery method where one party (typically a contractor or consortium) is responsible for the full project scope: engineering the design, procuring the materials, and constructing the facility. The owner gets a completed, operational project—usually at a fixed price and by a fixed date.
This model shifts significant risk to the contractor, but the owner still needs ironclad protections in the contract and throughout the project lifecycle.
EPC Contract Services Offered by Elkhoury Law
As your dedicated EPC contract counsel, I help guide you from project conception to completion—and when necessary, through dispute resolution. Services include:
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Crafting and negotiating custom EPC agreements tailored to your project's risk profile
Navigating key terms like:
Performance guarantees
Delay liquidated damages
Force majeure and supply chain disruptions
Change order mechanics
Completion and acceptance milestones
Reviewing and negotiating subcontractor and supplier flowdowns
Project Oversight & Risk Management
Providing ongoing counsel during project execution
Advising on claims avoidance, delay notices, and documentation
Supporting project managers and internal teams on compliance with contractual obligations
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Handling claims involving:
Delays, disruptions, and acceleration
Defective engineering or workmanship
Payment disputes and termination
Representing clients in mediation, arbitration, and litigation
Working with experts to analyze technical issues and project delays
Why Work with Elkhoury Law on EPC Contracts?
You don’t need 150 pages of boilerplate. You need someone who understands how risk actually plays out on a project site—and how to draft and negotiate contracts that hold up when the steel hits the ground. With years of experience in construction law, and additional experience in commercial litigation, insurance recovery, and bankruptcy/restructuring from top global firms, I’m uniquely positioned to foresee and help you avoid the kinds of contractual problems that derail major EPC projects.
Serving Construction Professionals
From energy developers and EPC contractors to public owners and financial stakeholders, Elkhoury Law provides strategic, practical counsel for EPC projects of all sizes.
Let’s build something that lasts—and protects your bottom line.
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