Stacy Bercun Bohm and Daniel Miktus co-wrote an article for Bloomberg Law explaining to businesses how they can deal with delay notices from contractors as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on countless industries, and construction is no exception. Governmental orders shutting down non-essential businesses and requiring individuals to remain in their homes have largely permitted construction projects to continue, but the industry has nevertheless been impacted by issues like supply chain impacts, worker absenteeism, and productivity decreases.
Some states such as New York and New Jersey have shut down all non-essential construction altogether. These shutdowns and other impacts are almost certain to cause schedule issues on construction projects nationwide.
Owners and contractors at all tiers should be prepared to receive notices of schedule delays and supply chain impacts from contractors and suppliers, and project participants may consider the following when responding to those notices.”