With governmental restrictions being lifted to allow construction projects to re-commence work, owners, contractors and trades will have to balance the return to the construction site with the management of the financial strain that may have been caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic.  In an earlier article, “Developing a Back to Work Plan Post COVID-19  – Steps to Consider”, we address the project schedule and steps needed to develop a plan forward and preserve a project record of mitigation efforts attempted to minimize the impacts caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic.  In this article, we outline the steps necessary to present and evaluate the additional compensation that the contractor may be entitled to recover as reimbursement for additional and/or increased costs caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Applying these proper dispute avoidance, documentation and resolution principles will place the owner and contractor in a position to fairly address the compensation that the contractor may be contractually entitled to recover from the ill-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click on link to read article.

Resolution Management Consultants, Inc. (RMC) is a nationally recognized consulting firm headquartered in Marlton, NJ, specializing in avoiding, minimizing or resolving problems that may evolve during the design and construction process. Founded in 1993 by veterans in the construction contracting and engineering professions, RMC has assisted numerous private owners, public (city, state and federal) agencies and contractors in either achieving project goals or resolving cost and time disputes between the contracting parties.  The collective experience of our professional staff encompasses all phases of the design and construction process, including engineering, construction management, and accounting.  For more information on RMC, please visit our website at www.resmgt.com.

Resolution Management Consultants, Inc.
James F. Gallagher/Jeffrey B. Kozek
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