Construction Challenges During COVID-19: Suspensions, Delays, Workforce Depletion, and Other Considerations
Recording of a 90-minute CLE webinar with Q&A
This CLE course will address the impact of COVID-19 on private and federal construction projects and the legal implications that may arise from business interruptions due to restricted supply chains and a depleted workforce. The panel will further address how to proactively handle prospective construction delays, suspensions and inefficiencies and when and how to invoke force majeure.
Outline
- Overview of key delay and suspension principles
- Key FAR clauses in light of COVID-19
- Changes: 52.243-4
- Stop-Work Order: 52.242-15
- Suspension of Work: 52.242-14
- Termination for Convenience of the Government: 52.249-2
- Default: 52.249-10
- Key AIA A201 clauses in light of COVID-19
- Evidence of the Owner’s Financial Arrangements: § 2.2
- Indemnification: § 3.18.1
- Changes In the Work: Article 7
- Delays and Extensions of Time: § 8.3
- Failure of Payment: § 9.7
- Partial Occupancy or Use: § 9.9
- Contractor Termination: § 14.1
- Termination by the Owner for Cause: § 14.2
- Suspension by the Owner for Convenience: § 14.3
- Questions and answers
Benefits
The presentation will:
- Inform you about key delay and suspension principles to apply in connection with COVID-19 impacts
- Guide you through key FAR provisions applicable to COVID-19 and discuss how to preserve your rights
- Explain how the AIA A201 form of general conditions may respond to issues created by COVID-19
- Discuss common law doctrines that may excuse performance failures triggered by supply chain disruptions, economic shocks and other COVID-19 impacts
Faculty
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David A. Blake
Partner
Seyfarth Shaw
Mr. Blake has been practicing construction law since 1994. He holds an undergraduate degree in architecture, and he has... | Read More
Mr. Blake has been practicing construction law since 1994. He holds an undergraduate degree in architecture, and he has been a LEED ® Accredited Professional since 2006. As such, he offers his clients a rare background that is particularly valuable given the technically oriented nature of construction law, and the broad use of LEED ® standards across the country by federal and local agencies, as well as the private sector. Mr. Blake represents owners, developers, general contractors, design-builders, construction managers, subcontractors, and design professionals in all phases of the construction process. His experience during the pre-construction phase includes drafting and negotiating construction, construction management, engineer-procure-construct (EPC), design-build, design, and equipment purchase agreements.
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James R. Newland, Jr.
Partner
Seyfarth Shaw
Mr. Newland represents clients in construction litigation and transactions, government contracts, international... | Read More
Mr. Newland represents clients in construction litigation and transactions, government contracts, international arbitration of construction and foreign investment disputes.
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Leah A. Rochwarg
Partner
Seyfarth Shaw
Ms. Rochwarg's practice focuses on transactional and litigation matters throughout Massachusetts and nationally... | Read More
Ms. Rochwarg's practice focuses on transactional and litigation matters throughout Massachusetts and nationally involving construction law, real estate, and complex commercial matters.
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