When Disaster Strikes: How Do AIA Contract Documents Address COVID-19 Issues?

AIA Contract Documents Education

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1.5 AIA LU/HSW

Description: For the foreseeable future, the design and construction industry may experience considerable disruptions, such as material shortages, construction delays, work stoppages, and projects that are deferred due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Learn how these types of issues are handled in some of the AIA’s most commonly used documents.

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