Construction Projects And Disputes: A Look Beyond The Lockdown, Part III

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 say, possibly years ahead. The impact of COVID-19 on construction projects will vary significantly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction depending on a range of factors, including the severity of the pandemic, the nature and significance of government orders issued to address the virus, and the effect of government action taken to mitigate financial hardships resulting from the virus.

This final part of a three-part White Paper looks in detail beyond the lockdown in three ways. First, what are the lessons learned for future project planning from a contracting, financing, and due diligence perspective? Second, what types of disputes can be expected to arise from the pandemic? Third, what strategies might be employed to weather the storm and minimize the impact of the pandemic on a