Addressing Financial Impacts Of The COVID-19 Crisis On Construction Companies

In the midst of the current Coronavirus crisis, the priorities for most construction companies are (1) the health and well-being of its employees, and (2) addressing delays on projects caused by the inability to obtain labor or materials.

These issues are addressed in excellent articles written by my law partners Grant Osborne and Evan Musselwhite, respectively.

Once the crisis subsides, and it will, the priority for construction companies will be dealing with the spillover financial impacts of the crisis.  […]

By | March 31st, 2020 ||

What Contractors Should Know in a Coronovirus World

The rapid spread of COVID-19 (also known as coronavirus) has raised questions as to the contractual obligations of parties, particularly in the construction industry where delays or suspensions in projects can result in significant increases in overhead and cost. Contractors and owners need to know how the spread of COVID-19 and the subsequent government shutdowns may affect their projects. This article will discuss notice requirements and the right to time extensions and increases to […]

By | March 24th, 2020 ||

Winter Park OKs $20M+ Redevelopment On 17/92

The city of Winter Park has given preliminary approval to a project slated to transform a decaying retail center along a major stretch in the posh city.

City Commission voted unanimously at the project’s first reading Feb. 24 to approve Oviedo-based developer Hill Gray Seven LLC’s plans to redevelop the Ranch Mall at 415 S. Orlando Ave. The final vote will be March 9.

Construction on the 25,000-square-foot, $20 million-plus project along U.S. Highway 17/92 may wrap up by mid-2021. A […]

By | March 12th, 2020 ||