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Coronavirus and the Construction Industry: How to Handle an Inevitable Delay

COVID-19 may affect construction materials and labor. Now’s the time to check contract language and supplier agreements for force majeure clauses, and develop a plan in the event of a labor shortage.
By J.P. Vogel and Vernon Howerton
March 10, 2020
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by J.P. Vogel

Leader of Gray Reed’s Construction Practice Group and Industry Team, J.P. Vogel guides clients through every phase of commercial construction and helps them to resolve disputes when projects don’t go as planned. Vogel focuses on brainstorming new ways for clients to seize opportunities and overcome challenges. His clients are major players across the industry, including owners, general contractors, specialty subcontractors, suppliers and manufacturers. He is based in Gray Reed’s Dallas office. 

by Vernon Howerton

Vernon is a construction law attorney in Gray Reed’s Dallas office. He has more than 25 years of experience helping businesses avoid and resolve commercial disputes through negotiation, alternative dispute resolution and litigation, with an emphasis on construction and government contract law. Howerton also has significant experience negotiating and documenting construction contracts and advising clients on the risks associated with various transactions. 


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