The Covid-19 Pandemic
| Author | Wayne Clark |
| Pages | 45-53 |
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CHAPTER 4
The Covid-19 Pandemic
‘Covid-19 presents an extraordinary challenge, and FIDIC com-
mends all members of the construction community to be focused
on the successful delivery of the project before them in a way that
sustains the long-term viability of the construction community.’*
I
wholly endorse FIDIC’s wise advice quoted above. I agree that
theconstruction community, employers, contractors, subcon-
tractors and suppliers alike must remain focused on the successful
delivery of their projects and remain dedic ated to t his goal as long as
the impact of the pandemic persists.
Covid-19 created an early dilemma for most contractors, includ-
ing my clients: should they or should they not close their construc-
tion sites? e safety of site operatives, employer’s sta and repre-
sentatives, inspectors and all other personnel visiting their various
project sites was a serious consideration.
Remedies and compensation for the businesses and the people
directly and indirectly aected by the pandemic has become, and
continues to be, a worldwide debate. Within the construction com-
munity, the debate invariably leans towards relief for contractors in
the form of time and money.
In my research into the impact of the pandemic and possible
relief for contractors, I explored how the parties – my clients – can
approach this issue to achieve a satisfactory and sensible outcome
and, more importantly, avoid conict.
* is is from FIDIC’s COVID-19 Guidance Memorandum to Users of FIDIC
Standard Forms of Works Contr act, April 2020.
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