From materials and equipment suppliers to specialty fabricators and technology providers, vendor agreements are the backbone of every construction project’s supply chain. But when delivery dates slip, specs change, or pricing escalates, the fine print becomes the whole fight.

At Elkhoury Law, I help contractors, subcontractors, owners, and vendors draft and negotiate agreements that align with project demands, and that hold up when things don’t go as planned.

What is a Construction Vendor Agreement?

A vendor agreement is a contract for the purchase and delivery of goods, materials, or equipment used in a construction project. Unlike subcontracts, vendor agreements typically don’t involve labor or installation—just supply.

Vendor agreements often cover:

• Material suppliers (e.g., concrete, steel, piping)

• Equipment rental and sales (e.g., cranes, HVAC systems)

• Custom fabrication or prefabricated assemblies

• Technology and software licensing

These agreements are common in just about every kind of construction project, including:

• EPC and Design-Build projects

• Fast-track schedules and phased deliveries

• Public and private infrastructure projects

When delivery, quality, or coordination fail, so does the project schedule—and that’s where a solid vendor contract makes all the difference.

How Elkhoury Law Helps Manage Vendors

Whether you’re the purchaser or the provider, I help define expectations, allocate risk, and enforce the agreement before a missed delivery date turns into a shutdown.

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

• Drafting and negotiating vendor agreements that address:

  • Product specifications and substitutions

  • Delivery schedules and coordination with field work

  • Escalation clauses and price locks

  • Freight terms (FOB, risk of loss, insurance)

  • Warranty obligations and pass-through warranties

  • Force majeure and supply chain disruption risk

• Aligning purchase orders with subcontractor obligations and critical path needs

Execution Support & Risk Management

• Advising on:

  • Inspection, testing, and acceptance procedures

  • Delay notices and liquidated damages exposure

  • Change orders for quantity, scope, or spec compliance

• Reviewing communications and documentation to preserve claims or defenses

Dispute Resolution

• Handling disputes involving:

  • Late or non-conforming deliveries

  • Defective or substituted materials

  • Non-payment, backcharges, or return disputes

  • Termination and breach claims

  • Force majeure

• Representing clients in negotiations, arbitration, or litigation

Why Work with Elkhoury Law on Vendor Agreements?

Because a three-week delay on a key delivery can sink your margin—and your schedule. I help clients prevent those risks by building vendor agreements that are coordinated, enforceable, and tailored to the real pressures of construction timelines.

Whether you’re issuing a PO, providing fabricated components, or troubleshooting a vendor-supplier breakdown, I’ll help you protect your side of the deal.

Serving Contractors, Vendors, and Owners Across Texas

Elkhoury Law brings deep construction industry insight to the often-overlooked legal foundation of project procurement. Vendor agreements may not be glamorous, but when they fail, the stakes are high.