COVID-19
The Big Questions: How to Cope With Project Delays and Unknowns During COVID-19 — Part One
It’s hard to imagine a construction project of any size that won’t eventually be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic — whether it’s a labor shortage due to quarantined workers, a delay in receiving specially-fabricated materials or an inability to get permits because government offices are closed. This article provides answers to the most pressing questions […]
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Five Changes to Watch Out for in Homebuilding
The COVID-19 pandemic turned the world upside down in a few short weeks. In such an uncertain climate, homebuilders face complex questions about how to proceed. My own company was initially impacted by global manufacturing delays. While China is largely back online and our supply chain is fully restored, we have reached a second cycle […]
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Follow the Checklist: Lawyers Advise Firms on How to Survive the Pandemic
Many contractors were unprepared for the blows the coronavirus pandemic dealt their businesses. Now, builders are asking themselves, “What should we do next? How can we avoid further disaster?” For starters, read the fine print on your insurance coverage, say lawyers L. Conrad Anderson IV, Charles A. Burkhart and Joseph Leavens. The three — partners […]
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Builders Donate Masks to Help Fight COVID-19
Every day, builders experience tough times, thanks to the challenges of the job site. But now they are coping with a challenge shared by the rest of the world: COVID-19. However, despite the effect this virus has had, industry members are still taking the time to help others. Phoenix television stations KTVK 3TV and KPHO […]
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