Toronto Construction Industry Grapples With Covid-19

As the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic continues to have an impact on the economy, many businesses – sometimes entire industries – have either temporarily shut their doors or have implemented strong work from home policies for an indefinite period. The construction industry has not undergone a complete shutdown yet, with many construction sites open, despite social distancing advisories from all levels of government and health care professionals. Even with construction sites still operating during the pandemic, developers are starting to issue notices to stakeholders such as pre-construction condo buyers, that supply chain issues and potential construction site slowdowns may cause a delay in delivery. Builders may require significant changes and safety precautions to adhere to public health and safety recommendations. The Construction Law Group at Cassels, a corporate law firm in Toronto, issued a list of high-level recommendations for employers in the construction and land development industry to keep in mind as the Covid-19 pandemic continues.