In response to COVID-19, state and local governments are issuing
orders suspending "non-essential" business. At this point
in the COVID-19 pandemic, construction work is often included on
the list of essential business, particularly if it relates to
utilities, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare
infrastructure. Companies may want to check the state and local
orders in place in each jurisdiction where they are currently
operating to determine if a construction project may continue.
For ongoing projects, here are tips a general contractor may
want to consider:
- Communicate with the owner regarding
COVID-19.
General contractors may want to immediately review their
contracts, particularly the sections regarding force majeure and
making claims for unanticipated delay. Follow all notice
requirements as soon as possible, by providing the owner with all
available information on (a) the extent to which the project is
being affected by COVID-19; (b) the
