No-Damages-for-Delay Clauses and the COVID-19 Crisis

Scott Paton | Hodgson Russ Construction Alert Although “construction” was originally deemed by Governor Cuomo to be “essential”, and thus exempt from the restrictions imposed by his March 18, 2020 Executive Order, that has since changed. Through subsequent Executive Orders, as interpreted by various State agencies, the reach of COVID-19 has extended deeply into the… Continue reading No-Damages-for-Delay Clauses and the COVID-19 Crisis

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

Time to Review Contracts and Be Prepared for Construction Delays, Suspensions and Terminations

Thomas H. Dart and Drew F. Chesanek | Adams and Reese With the ongoing spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), it is becoming inevitable that the preventative measures being implemented will have significant financial impacts on the construction industry. Accordingly, owners and contractors should be reviewing their contracts for their projects and prepare now for coronavirus-related delays.… Continue reading Time to Review Contracts and Be Prepared for Construction Delays, Suspensions and Terminations

COVID-19 and Construction Projects: Who is responsible for Delays and Cost Increases?

Adam P. Banks, Lauren A. Triebenbach, Michelle Wagner Ebben and Roy E. Wagner | Michael Best & Friedrich As the country braces for the continued spread of COVID-19, the disruptive effect of this virus is already evident as enumerable events, business, and schools shut their doors. This disruption is also likely to impact the construction… Continue reading COVID-19 and Construction Projects: Who is responsible for Delays and Cost Increases?

Coronavirus – Are We in For Historic Construction Delay Claims?

C. Michael Shull III | Frost Brown Todd What if a general contractor’s completion of its work is delayed due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)? Is the contractor in breach? Or, is the delay in performance due to the virus excused? Does the contractor get additional time to complete work or additional compensation for the delay to… Continue reading Coronavirus – Are We in For Historic Construction Delay Claims?