Rachel Burkhart and Michael Lapicola | Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath Over the past few months, an increasing number of owners have decided to halt, cancel or postpone their construction projects. Concerns about health and safety, decreased demand and changed financial circumstances have all prompted owners to sit down and reassess their portfolios. Financial instability… Continue reading Before You Cancel: The Risks of Suspending or Terminating Work
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Novel Approaches to Novel Challenges Facing the Development and Construction Industries
Christopher T. Tassone | Frost Brown Todd The coronavirus pandemic has impacted every business and level of our society. The development and construction industry is no exception. While many projects may be able to continue operating because construction is deemed to be an essential or eligible business function, the construction industry is nonetheless required to… Continue reading Novel Approaches to Novel Challenges Facing the Development and Construction Industries
OSHA Issues Guidance on Prevention of COVID-19 Cases at Construction Sites
Courtney M. Malveaux | Jackson Lewis The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued guidance for construction industry employers to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In addition to measures the agency suggests for all employers, the guidance includes a variety of preventive measures at construction sites, such as: Using Environmental Protection Agency-approved cleaning chemicals from List N or that… Continue reading OSHA Issues Guidance on Prevention of COVID-19 Cases at Construction Sites
Maybe Relief for Public Contractors Should Come from Thoughtful Legislation
Lexie R. Pereira | The Dispute Resolver With loss, comes suffering; and, when it comes to the coronavirus, loss exists in many forms. Attorneys across the country – particularly those representing contractors on public projects – are asking themselves, generally, “how can my client suffer less?” Or, more pointedly, “is there an argument to support… Continue reading Maybe Relief for Public Contractors Should Come from Thoughtful Legislation
Text vs. Context: Why Construction Contract Interpretation Is Critical to Navigating COVID-19
Rachel Burkhart, Carl Pebworth and Caleb Tobin | Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath Understanding a construction contract necessarily oscillates between text — what is written — and context — what is intended and meant. In today’s uncertain business environment, an appreciation for that inherent tug-of-war can help construction professionals deal more effectively with the fallout… Continue reading Text vs. Context: Why Construction Contract Interpretation Is Critical to Navigating COVID-19