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James's practice includes the counseling and representation of owners, general contractors, subcontractors, architects and engineers in all aspects of the construction process including project planning and design, contracting, contract and delivery issues, affirmative claim analysis and prosecution, and resolving disputes through negotiation, arbitration, and litigation.

Much has been written about whether and how COVID-19 qualifies as a force majeure event, and some additional information can be found here. But typical force majeure provisions entitle contractors to only schedule relief. While force majeure clauses may limit exposure to liquidated or consequential damages for delays, contractors who incur increased costs resulting from COVID-19 related delays should carefully evaluate the entirety of their contractual rights to not only an extension of time, but also recover prolongation costs. To assist in this endeavor, this article looks beyond force majeure to other potentially relevant contractual provisions. Potential remedies under the various contractual clauses discussed below will depend on the specific contractual language and project-specific facts.