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Real Estate, Land Use & Environmental Law Blog
New Shelter-in-Place Orders Dramatically Restrict Bay Area Construction, Including Residential Projects
By Alex Merritt, Daniel Maroon
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, state and local officials in California are taking increasingly aggressive action to stop the virus’ spread through Shelter-in-Place (“SIP”) orders. In…
The Mau Law Firm - California Construction, Real Estate, and Business Law Blog
Construction Now Limited under SMC Shelter-in-Place Order
By Michael Mau
The Health Officer of San Mateo County has issued a new, generally more restrictive Shelter-In-Place Order effective at 11:59 pm on March 31, 2020 which Order is now in effect…
Gravel2Gavel
So the Government Shut Down Your Construction Project—What Next?
By Matthew D. Stockwell, Laura Bourgeois LoBue
By Matthew D. Stockwell and Laura Bourgeois LoBue The impact of COVID-19 on construction projects continues to evolve as an increasing number of are issuing orders suspending construction. While complying…
Real Estate & Construction Law
NYC DOB Offers Guidance on Affordable Housing as to Essential vs Non-Essential Project
By Brian L. Gardner, Aaron S. Brotman
On March 30, 2020, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) offered guidance on what “Essential” construction means for a project with an affordable housing component under the updated…
Construction Law Insights
OFCC Executive Director Issues Letter to Contractors Detailing the Obligations of Businesses Holding OFCC Contracts During COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 28, 2020, the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) Executive Director Cheryl Lymon circulated a letter to contractors and design professionals detailing the obligations of businesses holding OFCC contracts…
Real Estate & Construction Law
NY Halts Non-Emergency and Non-Essential Construction Work, Expanding Guidance on “Essential” Services
On March 26, 2020, Governor Cuomo directed modifications to the guidance on his Executive Order 202.6 including changes to treatment of construction as an "essential" service. The previous guidance on "essential"…
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance for Businesses
California’s “Safer-at-Home” Order Permits Many Construction Projects to Continue
By Perkins Coie
On March 19, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a safer-at-home order. On March 20,the governor issued additional clarification regarding the scope of activities exempted under the order. This update…
The Construction Seyt
COVID-19’s Impact on the Government Construction Contractor’s Performance: Recognizing and Implementing the Appropriate Claims and Defenses
Sign up for Seyfarth's Coronavirus roundup email. Visit Seyfarth's Coronavirus resource page. The impact of COVID-19, the ensuing delays and changes in the work, protecting the contractor’s cash flow, and…
The Lien Zone
Construction in Miami: Shaken But Not Shut Down By The Coronavirus – PART II
Both Miami-Dade and Broward have classified construction as an “essential business”. This means the vast majority of our construction clients have remained open, albeit often with a skeleton office staff…
RedevelopNJ
COVID-19 Legal Resources: It’s Not Too Early to Consider Extending Building Permits & Approvals
By Ted Zangari
History doesn't usually repeat but it often rhymes. COVID-19’s impact on construction projects will likely differ from past recessionary triggers but one thing is already clear: the setback will be…