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Force Majeure Under the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

  • Posted by Lindsay T. Watkins
  • On March 17, 2020
As COVID-19 disrupts work and life as we know it, the question many contractors have is what protections are available against the inevitable project impacts and delays?  Generally, construction contracts require a contractor to timely perform work until project completion or potentially face damages (liquidated or actual) and possible termination.  When events occur, however, that […]

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Poster For Construction Projects Operating During Coronavirus Shutdown

  • Posted by John P. Ahlers
  • On March 27, 2020
Set forth below (and attached here) is a useful poster for construction projects that are continuing to operate during the coronavirus pandemic and shutdown. There is no requirement that this poster be displayed on the project; however, it is a useful posting to have in the event there is a question whether the contractor took […]

Governor Inslee’s Memorandum Clarifying His “Stay Safe-Stay Home” Order

  • Posted by Scott R. Sleight
  • On March 26, 2020
As noted in our posts on March 24 (see original and update posts) and notwithstanding advisories by certain trade groups and law firms promoting broad interpretation of Governor Inslee’s “Stay Safe-Stay Home” Order to allow most construction projects to proceed, we recommended a more conservative interpretation of that Order pending clarification from the Governor.  At […]

Authorization Letter / “Hall Pass”

  • Posted by John P. Ahlers
  • On March 25, 2020
Valued Clients and Blog Subscribers: In light of the governor’s proclamation on March 23, 2020, we anticipate a number of your workers will be required to travel and to perform maintenance, tasks, services or other construction-related work on various of your ongoing projects. Therefore, we recommend that you provide those workers with an authorization letter […]

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Update Regarding Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home-Stay Safe” Order

  • Posted by Scott R. Sleight
  • On March 24, 2020
As promised in our earlier post, we are providing additional information on guidance that has been issued by several trade groups: BIAW has advised that homebuilders and remodelers may continue with operations while the Order is in effect. MBA, a bit more cautiously, has advised that residential construction trades and certain of its supplier networks […]

Interpreting Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home-Stay Safe” Order

  • Posted by Scott R. Sleight
  • On March 24, 2020
As most readers are likely aware, Governor Inslee issued a “Stay Home-Stay Safe” Order last night that has led to numerous questions regarding what construction projects are exempted and who falls in the category of “WA Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” in the attached Proclamation. Our goal is to keep our clients informed of our view […]

COVID-19 – Force Majeure – Time Extension! What About Insurance?

  • Posted by John P. Ahlers
  • On March 23, 2020
The outbreak of the COVID-19 is at the forefront of everyone’s mind.[1] As outlined in previous blogs, generally, a pandemic may be considered a force majeure event, and if so, a construction contractor may be entitled to a time extension, but generally is not entitled to additional compensation. The bad news is that for the […]

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COVID-19: How Can I Convert an Excusable Delay Into a Compensable Delay?

  • Posted by John P. Ahlers
  • On March 18, 2020
The global spread of COVID-19 is affecting all of us. The president declared a national health emergency.[1] The governor of Washington declared a state of emergency.[2] Businesses are innovating and experimenting with new ways to stay productive in these challenging times. As former president Lincoln put it in a time of great adversity: “The occasion […]

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Attorneys Masaki Yamada and Brett Hill Presenting Workshop on Subcontract Pointers and Pitfalls: March 5, 2020

  • Posted by Joshua Lane
  • On February 14, 2020
On Thursday, March 5, 2020, ACS attorneys Masaki “Saki” James Yamada and Brett M. Hill will present a workshop on Subcontracts: Pointers & Pitfalls as part of the Alliance Northwest Government Training and Outreach Event. The event will take place from 7am to 4pm at the Washington State Fair Grounds Mattress Firm Showplex in Puyallup, […]

Attorney Ryan W. Sternoff’s ABC Course on Subcontract Issues

  • Posted by Ryan W. Sternoff
  • On February 5, 2020
Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC attorney Ryan W. Sternoff will be presenting a course on Subcontract Issues as part of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Western Washington’s Legal Action Training Series. This course will be offered twice; on February 12, 2020 in Bellevue and on February 26, 2020 in Federal Way. More information […]