Topic
Construction
217 published works
E2 Law Blog
For Developers and Owners: How COVID-19 Is Affecting Construction Projects and Actions You Should Consider
By Steven C. Russo, Zackary D. Knaub, John L. Mascialino, David C. Jense, Robert C. Epstein
COVID-19’s impact on construction projects is mixed and varies by state. Many states consider construction an “essential” service, following guidance from the federal Department of Homeland Security, which issued a…
McNees Land Use Blog
Updates On Public Meetings & Hearings, Construction Activities, and More from the General Assembly
Thank you to our friends at Capitol Buzz and the McNees Government Relations Group (MSSG) for a great update on bills working their way through the PA General Assembly, which affect…
Construction Law Zone
Ongoing Impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Construction Projects in Major Markets
By Robinson+Cole's Construction Group
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 and spreads.…
Construction Payment Blog
What New Jersey considers “Essential Construction Projects” during COVID-19
States, counties, and cities across the United States continue to implement safety precautions to slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19). The coronavirus is affecting construction projects, and many…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
New Jersey Closes all Non-Essential Construction Projects
On April 8, 2020, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 122, requiring the closure of all non-essential construction projects beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10,…
Construction Payment Blog
What New York considers “essential construction” during COVID-19
States, counties, and cities across the United States continue to implement safety precautions to slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19). The coronavirus is affecting construction projects, and many…
COVID-19 Response Blog
COVID-19 – Government Support for Construction Sector in Hong Kong
By Geoffrey Y. M. Chan, Menachem M. Hasofer, Tom K. M. Fu, Mei Ling Lew, Venna Y. W. Cheng
The Hong Kong SAR Government has announced on 19 March 2020, 1 April 2020 and 8 April 2020 various Anti-epidemic Fund measures to relieve financial burdens of the construction sector…
Real Estate & Construction Law
New Jersey Follows New York’s Lead in Limiting Construction to “Essential” Projects
By Adam J. Sklar, Aaron S. Brotman
Earlier this week, on Monday, we had reported that New Jersey was allowing, subject to proper distancing and safety measures, all construction projects within the State to proceed “as usual,”…
Constructlaw®
COVID-19 and the Construction Industry: Looking Beyond Force Majeure to Recover Time and Costs for Delay
By Bob Gallagher, James Diwik, Jamey Collidge
Much has been written about whether and how COVID-19 qualifies as a force majeure event. But typical force majeure provisions entitle contractors to only schedule relief. While force majeure clauses…
ZP Perspectives
COVID-19 Law Alert: Shutdown of “Non-Essential” Construction Projects
Governor Cuomo's latest directive concerning the COVID-19 pandemic directs New York State contractors to shut their "non-essential" construction projects and keep them closed until April 21, 2020. Empire State Development…