COVID-19 vs. the construction industry – force majeure in FIDIC contracts

The state of the epidemic is undoubtedly affecting the construction industry. Investors and contractors are wondering whether the occurrence of the pandemic may constitute a force majeure and how to protect themselves against the adverse effects of the existing situation. Marta Lipińska, a specialist in public procurement practice, describes how FIDIC Conditions of Contract regulate matters related to force majeure.

The article was published on the GWW legal portal GWW, Lexplorers: http://lexplorers.pl/covid-19-branza-budowlana-sila-wyzsza-w-fidic/