Impacts of Weather on your Construction Projects

If you are experiencing a weather delay, or a potential delay, the most important starting point would be to document everything showing written timelines and take photos for proof. Next, review the contract itself and look for the Force Majeure Clause. This would give you extended time based on a weather event. Another clause to look for in the contract is about the cost of your materials, who is responsible for the increased cost due to the weather. If the weather event creates a state of emergency by the local government, you can expect additional involvement to regulate pricing then.

However, waiting for a predicted storm or weather event shouldn’t be the first time you are looking deep into the contract. Protecting your company at the time of the contract execution is crucial in keeping ahead of the times during any weather event. For additional reference, keep reading here or here.