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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...

CARES Act Provides Relief for Federally Backed Property Loans and Renters

Mar 26, 2020

Legal Developments—National, Real Estate, From the Ground Up, COVID-19 Resource Center, CARES Act, Real Estate

On March 25, 2020, the Senate passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) to address the COVID-19 emergency. Although the CARES Act is still subject to final approval by the House of Representatives and being signed by...

COVID-19 and the Oregon Land Use Process

Mar 25, 2020

Land Use, From the Ground Up, COVID-19 Resource Center, Real Estate

As with most things, COVID-19 has disrupted the land use permitting process in Oregon, causing questions and sometimes chaos for applicants and local governments who are in the middle of such processes. At this time, most local government offices in...

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...

New Oregon “Stay in Place” Order Permits Construction Industry Work Under Distancing Policies

Mar 23, 2020

By D. Gary Christensen

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

On Monday, March 23rd, Governor Kate Brown issued a new executive order for the state, further limiting personal interactions. It appears that construction industry businesses are not subject to the order so long as the business designates “an employ...