Joint Ventures: Building Smarter Partnerships for Complex Construction

In today’s construction landscape, where projects are bigger, risks are higher, and timelines are tighter, few companies can go it alone forever. That’s why joint ventures (JVs) have become a go-to structure for tackling high-stakes development. A well-structured JV lets companies combine forces, with more bonding capacity, broader expertise, and shared risk — all of which are critical to success in major construction. But without thoughtful planning and clear agreements, a JV can just as easily become a source of confusion, conflict, or even litigation. 

In an article titled, “Joint Ventures: Building Smarter Partnerships for Complex Construction,” Zetlin & De Chiara Partner Timothy F. Hegarty breaks down the building blocks of a successful JV — from alignment and negotiation to the details that keep everyone on track, including the four key steps of the JV process, the key elements of a JV agreement, and the most critical considerations for key stakeholders.

To read the full article published in Westlaw Today, click here. A full PDF is provided below.