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In this article for Construction News, Louise Woods, Ciara Ros, and Lauren-Emma Parrott look at the FIDIC Silver standard form contract, and the key issues to consider in respect of bonds and guarantees when entering into, or...more
In a significant ruling, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals "(Board)" denied a government motion to dismiss claims from McCarthy HITT - Next NGA West JV, a joint venture under contract with the US Army Corps of...more
Generally, an “accord and satisfaction” is an agreement between two or more contracting parties to accept an alternate agreement and performance in lieu of a preexisting contractual duty between the parties. The new agreement...more
It has been months since you have been paid and the general contractor or the owner continues to demand that you perform extra work, perform in changed conditions or work on a compressed timeline with no promise of payment in...more
What’s a goocher? If you saw the movie, Stand By Me, then you know exactly what I mean. And there are times when parties to a construction contract face a goocher. ...more
As businesses begin to reopen following the COVID-19 shut down of 2020, it is clear that the "business as usual" model will no longer work. Rather, companies have had to make changes not only in their policies and practices,...more
[co-author: Juan Huertas] Even as the world gradually eases out of lockdown, deals are rekindled and services are remobilized, no one doubts that the impact of the pandemic will continue to be felt for months and, some...more
Construction industry members — including owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors and supply chain vendors — have experienced varying degrees of impacts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The nature of the impacts...more
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has shut down non-essential construction projects in numerous states, and has severely delayed or otherwise impacted construction in almost every other state. These delays and impacts may...more
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...more
Over the past month, states and municipalities have been issuing stay-at-home orders to slow the spread of COVID-19. Depending upon the locality, certain types of construction projects have been deemed “essential” and...more
When trying to understand the full impact of COVID-19 on existing contractual obligations, parties will likely first consult force majeure provisions in their contracts to assess their rights or liabilities for continued...more
In view of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, companies involved in construction projects are increasingly concerned about the legal consequences of the current situation with regard to contract deadlines and...more
Many people in the construction industry believe the force majeure clause waives the requirement for making a claim for an extension of time. This belief, however, is incorrect at least under the A201. If your project is...more
COVID-19 has created a severe disruption to the construction industry. Certain jurisdictions, including Boston, San Francisco and Pennsylvania, have placed restrictions on construction projects deemed “nonessential” and...more
While this coronavirus event grips the nation, contractors and subcontractors are asking whether this qualifies as a force majeure or changed condition event. We think it qualifies as both. When you bid and signed your...more
A key tool in mitigating the risks due to unforeseen events is the force majeure clause contained in many commercial and other types of contracts. In various states, including Maryland, residential and commercial construction...more
Construction project impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic are far-reaching and continuing to evolve. While every project must be considered individually, below are some issues for construction project team consideration....more
Across the country, construction projects are closing down as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Contractors are leaving the sites and providing notice that a force majeure event has occurred. Specifically,...more
With each passing day, the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise and jurisdictions across the world are working hard to contain the contagion. People are rightly concerned about the impact that COVID-19 will have on...more
With the spread of coronavirus, many home buyers are living in a state of uncertainty. What happens if a contractor’s workers do not come to work due to the spread of the virus, and therefore cause delays in the delivery of...more
Needless to say, a coronavirus pandemic (or even the threat of such a pandemic) could have significant impacts on ongoing construction projects. A potential or actual pandemic could dramatically affect the labor force and...more
The coronavirus has disrupted the economy and business activity, making it difficult or challenging for some parties to honor their contractual obligations. In fact, it is apparent that parties are terminating their...more
Globally, many developers and contractors are scrambling to identify available contractual relief as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disrupts cross-border supply chains. US businesses will recall a similar effort just eighteen...more
Risk in construction contracts - 'Risk', in a project delivery context, can be defined as 'an uncertain event or set of circumstances that, should it occur, will have an effect on the achievement of one or more of the...more