Delays in completion of your construction project are an
unfortunate, yet inevitable, reality in the industry. This has
especially been the case over the course of the pandemic where we
have seen delays in the delivery of materials, COVID-19 and various
restrictions affecting personnel, and delays resulting from the
actions (or lack of action) of contractors, subcontractors, and
suppliers. Whether you are a developer, owner, or trade, it is
important that you Put Your House in Order early in the process to
avoid the time and expense fighting about delays that will affect
you later down the road.
Proper attention should be paid to the terms of your contracts,
in particular, as they relate to delay events, what may or may not
be an excusable delay, and what remedies are available to the
parties if a delay occurs. Further, it is important that proper
planning is undertaken up front as it relates to scheduling,
delivery of materials, and the execution of the work.
