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Coronavirus is Here: What Does That Mean for Your Project and Your Business?

By: Alexander Gorelik, Associate, Joshua E. Holt, Associate, Brian N. Krulick, Partner, Shoshana E. Rothman, Partner, A. Michelle West, Associate, Brian S. Wood, Partner, Smith Currie COVID-19 Resource Center Force Majeure…

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COVID-19 and Mutual Responsibility Clauses

By: Joseph M. Leone, Partner, Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP As everyone knows, there is a tremendous amount of uncertainty in the construction industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Schedules, productivity,…

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COVID-19 and the Construction Industry: Looking Beyond Force Majeure to Recover Time and Costs for Delay

By: Robert A. Gallagher, Partner, Jamey B. Collidge, Associate, Pepper Hamilton LLP, James Diwik, Partner, Troutmen Sanders.  Much has been written about whether and how COVID-19 qualifies as a force majeure…

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COVID-19 Vaccine Considerations for Employers in the Construction Industry

By: Maggie Spell Partner, Jones Walker LLP. 1. Can employers in the construction industry require employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment?  In short, it depends.…

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Daily Reports – The Swiss Army Knife of Project Documentation

By: Christopher A. Henry, Associate, Jones Walker LLP  Project “Daily Reports” are some of the most important, yet overlooked aspects of a construction project. These reports serve many beneficial roles such…

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De-escalating The Impact of Price Escalation

By: Brian C. Padove Associate, Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP. What happens when construction material prices abruptly rise by 15%, 35%, 50%?  Moreover, what happens to a construction project…

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Designing a Fair Standard of Care in Design Agreements

One of the concerns faced by construction companies is now design liability. Design liability concerns are not limited to just design-build projects. It is a hot-button issue for builders because…

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Dispute Review Boards (DRBs): How You and Your Project Can Benefit

Webinar Summary:  Could your projects benefit from resolving potential disputes at the project level, without litigation or arbitration? Then find out how you might structure a Dispute Review Board (DRB)…

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