Legal guides
for Mexico's
construction sector
Practical guides on Mexican construction law, written for engineers, project directors, and foreign investors, not lawyers.
Acceleration Claims in Construction Law
What acceleration claims are, when they arise, and how to prepare and litigate them under Mexican construction law.
Read guide →DisputesMost Frequent Construction Controversies in Mexico
The most common legal disputes in Mexico's construction sector and how courts and arbitrators resolve them.
Read guide →legal-guidesConstruction Log Book in Mexico: Legal Obligations and How to Use It
The BEOP electronic construction log in Mexican public works: legal framework, mandatory events, evidentiary value, and what foreign contractors need to know.
Read guide →ContractsEscalation Clause in Construction Contracts
How price escalation clauses work in Mexico, their legal basis under LOPSRM, and key considerations for contractors.
Read guide →legal-guidesFixed-Price Contracts in Mexico: What Foreign Contractors Need to Know
How fixed-price contracts work under Mexican construction law: legal framework, risk allocation, exceptions, and common mistakes foreign contractors make.
Read guide →ComplianceGender Equity in the Construction Sector
Gender equity in Mexico's construction industry: legal framework, women's participation, and practical steps for companies.
Read guide →legal-guidesPenalties in Mexican Public Works Contracts: Calculation, Limits, and Defense
How conventional penalties work in Mexican public works contracts: legal basis, calculation method, the difference from deductives, and how foreign contractors can defend against unjust retentions.
Read guide →legal-guidesRescission of Public Works Contracts in Mexico: How to Defend Your Position
Administrative rescission of public works contracts under Mexican law: causes, procedure, deadlines, 2025 reform, and defense strategy for foreign contractors.
Read guide →ContractsTermination of the Private Construction Contract
Legal grounds, procedures, and consequences of terminating a private construction contract in Mexico.
Read guide →legal-guidesUnit-Price Contracts in Mexico: A Guide for Foreign Contractors
How unit-price contracts work under Mexican construction law: structure, payment, cost adjustments, and key differences from fixed-price contracts.
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