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COVID-19

• Construction Shutdown Warning
• Essential Workforce
• Contract Risk

There has been significant developments in the last two weeks within the design and construction industry driven by the pandematic. Some of you may have seen some, or all of the SmartRisk newletter articles recently written addressing important topics regarding the COVID-19 crisis and its impact.

For your convenience I have included links to the three articles in this newsletter.  


COVID-19 - Construction Site Shutdown Warning

Construction sites are coming under a high degree of scrutiny with compliance with COVID-19 program requirements. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti issued new COVID-19 safety guidance for construction sites after reports that some construction sites were not complying with the city’s safer-at-home order. Failure to comply with the guidance shall be deemed as creating unsafe conditions and may result in withheld inspections or shutting down the construction site.

COVID-19 Construction Shutdown Warning

What is Essential Critical Work?

There has been confusion at the federal, State and local levels as to what operations, businesses and services that could continue during the COVIC-19 crisis based on being identified as “essential and critical” for our country. Efforts by design and construction organizations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have urged the administration to issue guidance and exemptions clarifying sectors and services that could continue during the crisis.

On Saturday March 28, 2020 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) released version 2.0 of their " Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce".

Essential Critical Work

Coronavirus Pandemic - Need More Toilet Paper?

From Disneyland to the U.S. Supreme Court, from Wall Street to Dodgers Stadium, nearly every facet of American life fell into turmoil with the coronavirus outbreak causing sweeping closures and economic disruption. While the coronavirus pandemic was unforeseeable, design and contractors may still be contractually responsible for delays or cost overruns on current projects. Design, construction and project owners will be reviewing contracts to see what contractual rights and duties exist in light of the conditions caused by the virus. 

COVID-19 Contractural Risk

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Please stay healthy and well. 

NOTICE: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Please consult with a legal professional in your area for advice reagrding your firms individuals circumstances. 

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