Warehouse automation projects combine construction, engineering, proprietary software, and automation systems, requiring tailored contracts beyond traditional construction or purchase agreements to address integration, performance metrics, and cyber security. Standard industry forms like AIA or ConsensusDocs lack provisions for key issues such as commissioning, IP rights, and system performance; EPC-style frameworks often better reflect these project's complexity.

In this article for the American Bar Association's Under Construction magazine, Kenneth Rubinstein and Pei Zhang explore the unique contract structures, terminology, and risks when navigating the complex and specialized world of warehouse automation projects.

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