The impact of COVID-19 on the construction sector

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In this construction law webinar, the team at Blake Morgan discuss the impact COVID-19 is having on the construction sector.

Many businesses operating within the construction sector are facing significant challenges as productivity plummets. Additionally, the government messaging on whether to stay open or not has confused operators and workers.

Whilst the health and safety of workers is paramount, there is also a clear and understandable desire on the part of government to keep sites operating. Blake Morgan’s construction experts discussed this dilemma in the webinar and what might be the longer term implications for the industry.

Blake Morgan’s Construction panel discussed:

What do construction contracts say about COVID-19?
What is the government doing to help the construction sector?
What does this mean for the construction industry and its ability to survive?

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About the presenters

Richard Wade Richard heads Blake Morgan’s Construction group. Specialising in construction law, Richard’s practice combines both non-contentious work and dispute resolution.	Dominic Jones Dominic specialises in construction and engineering contracts and related disputes. He advises on all stages of the construction project cycle, in particular contract negotiation and administration, dispute avoidance and dispute resolution.
David Evans David practices as a construction lawyer specialising in dispute resolution and construction, property development and engineering contract advice.	Katie James Katie is an experienced insolvency lawyer, and partner, aiming to maximise recoveries for her clients, whether through sales of assets or by way of litigation.

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