Robert C. Epstein, David C. Jensen, Zackary D. Knaub, Steven C. Russo and John L. Mascialino | GreenbergTraurig The global spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is generating unprecedented delays, disruptions and uncertainty on construction projects. Travel restrictions, social distancing and quarantines are increasingly disrupting supply chains, contractor workforces and the availability of governmental personnel… Continue reading For Developers and Owners: How COVID-19 Is Affecting Construction Projects and Actions You Should Consider
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Ongoing Impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Construction Projects in Major Markets
Niel Franzese | Construction Law Zone As we began to describe on March 18, the economic impacts of the ongoing coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on the construction industry are becoming more severe as the pandemic continues on and spreads. Substantial uncertainty remains, however – as of the date of this post, the “peak” of the pandemic in… Continue reading Ongoing Impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Construction Projects in Major Markets
Construction Project Shutdowns: Know Your General Contract Terms for Force Majeure, Suspension, and Termination
John P. Martin | McCarter & English As state and local governments shut down construction projects in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, project owners and contractors should review closely the general contracts for their projects to determine what consequences shutdown orders will have on those projects. While every contract is unique, the terms negotiated for… Continue reading Construction Project Shutdowns: Know Your General Contract Terms for Force Majeure, Suspension, and Termination
A Contractor’s Guide During the Coronavirus Pandemic 2.0
Lane Kelman and Robert Turchick | Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman The coronavirus pandemic is causing ongoing instability and uncertainty to the global economy. Already, there is a profound alteration of worldwide business operations, including the U.S. construction industry. Government restrictions are limiting whether, where, and how contractors operate. Workforce and material availability are… Continue reading A Contractor’s Guide During the Coronavirus Pandemic 2.0
Managing COVID-19’s Impact On Construction Projects: Delay, Work Stoppage, Suspension And Termination
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has and will continue to have profound effects on the development and construction industries. There have been and will continue to be substantial delays and cost impacts as a result of disruption to supply chains, the unavailability of workers and financial impacts disrupting payment. In addition,… Continue reading Managing COVID-19’s Impact On Construction Projects: Delay, Work Stoppage, Suspension And Termination