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COVID-19 and Construction | FAQ

03-26-2020

Last Updated: May 12, 2020 On March 24, 2020, the City of Austin issued a Stay Home—Work Safe Order that attempted to close down any construction projects that were not deemed “essential businesses” or “critical infrastructure.” The same day, Travis County issued a similar Order. TC Order. Several attempts...

The City of Austin’s Guidance to the Construction Industry Fails to Provide Clarity

03-25-2020

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Stay Home – Work Safe Order | What This Means for Austin Construction

03-24-2020

This is a rapidly evolving situation. After their original Stay Home-Work Safe Order, the City of Austin issued additional "guidance" to the construction industry. Read our updated analysis here.

Community Gathering Order | COVID-19

03-18-2020

Joe Basham is the managing partner of Allensworth & Porter. With an undergraduate degree in construction science and a legal career dedicated exclusively to construction law, Joe has extensive experience...

Put it in Writing: Managing Risk with Construction Contracts

02-10-2020

By: Nicholl B. Wade When beginning a new project or trying to close a deal, it can be tempting to rely on another party’s contract or use a form contract from a prior project. It can also be tempting to avoid negotiating terms of a contract in an...