The practice of construction law is generally understood to comprise the provision of advice and representation, whether by way of negotiation, judicial proceedings, alternative dispute resolution, mediation or arbitration, in all matters relating to the construction process including preparation of contract documentation and related agreements, contract negotiations, claims for extras/credits, claims arising from alleged design changes, claims under bid bonds, performance bonds, labour and material payment bonds, lien bonds and judgment bonds, claims arising from delay, claims for consequential damages, claims in relation to environmentally hazardous materials and for unanticipated subsurface soil conditions encountered during construction, claims for negligence against consulting engineers and architects, and claims for breach of statutory trust.