Following a challenging year due to the worldwide impact of COVID-19 and natural disasters, industry experts and economists are forecasting growth in the construction industry. Paused projects have re-started, restrictions...more
The Biden Administration’s initial efforts include actions and goals designed to benefit the construction industry, either through Executive Orders or proposed legislative relief packages. Here is a summary of key...more
2/5/2021
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Construction Industry ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Defense Production Act ,
Executive Orders ,
Infrastructure ,
Public Schools ,
Relief Measures
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
4/9/2020
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Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Delays ,
Essential Functions ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
General Contractors ,
Non-Essential Businesses ,
Performance Standards ,
Popular ,
Real Estate Development ,
State and Local Government
Governor Cuomo directed the Empire State Development Corporation (ESD) on March 27, 2020 to update New York State’s Guidance for various businesses, including construction, under the Governor’s New York State on “PAUSE”...more
As cases of COVID-19 continue to increase across the country, uncertainty in the construction industry about projects, including potential project risks, proliferates.
This Alert summarizes key questions project...more