Construction | Miller Nash LLP

View By:

View by:

Construction

71 Posts

Reset

All Articles

Let’s Get Back to Work! Construction Industry Personnel Considerations and Resources Related to COVID-19

Apr 30, 2020

By Amy Robinson

Construction, Housing, Legal Developments—Oregon, From the Ground Up, COVID-19 Resource Center, Construction, Legal Developments—Washington

With the recent reopening of Phase 1 construction in Washington and the eagerly awaited resumption of projects throughout the Pacific Northwest, we thought it might be helpful to provide a quick snapshot of the key regulatory guidance and tailored Mi...

Straight Talk for Managing Your Business When "Normal" Disappears

Apr 24, 2020

Construction, From the Ground Up, COVID-19 Resource Center, Construction

With businesses facing a barrage of daily challenges, it becomes important to focus on key decisions that can make a difference. We address three of these key issues in this post: your contractual obligations, keeping in mind added legal obligations...

Governor Inslee Greenlights Re-Opening of Construction Projects That Meet Social Distancing and Other Required Safety Measures

Apr 24, 2020

Construction, From the Ground Up, COVID-19 Resource Center, Construction

On April 24, 2020, Governor Inslee signed an order re-opening construction projects that meet detailed safety requirements across all sectors (residential, commercial, public, etc.). Under Governor Inslee’s 30-point plan, work may only be resumed on...

Most Construction Is Non-essential, According to Governor Inslee's Latest Guidance

Mar 26, 2020

By Brian Esler

Construction, From the Ground Up, COVID-19 Resource Center, Construction, Legal Developments—Washington

On Wednesday night, Governor Inslee issued specific guidance regarding construction projects in Washington. The guidance states that “commercial and residential construction is not authorized under the Proclamation because construction is not conside...

Washington's "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" Proclamation Lacks Guidance On Construction Projects

Mar 24, 2020

By Brian Esler

Construction, From the Ground Up, Legal Developments—Washington

Yesterday at 5:30 pm, Governor Inslee issued his “Stay at Home, Stay Healthy” proclamation. The proclamation (much of which takes effect immediately, but which goes into full effect at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, March 25) requires generally that: Every...

COVID-19: Delays and Force Majeure in Construction Contracts

Mar 24, 2020

By D. Gary Christensen

Construction, Legal Developments—National, From the Ground Up, COVID-19 Resource Center, Construction

COVID-19 now controls our day-to-day, but it may not control our existing contracts. To know the extent of its reach on construction projects, it’s important to touch on how delay is handled under contract law and specifically the role of force majeu...