alive&kicking
2020-03-26 12:19:53
- #1
Hello everyone,
I would like to ask a question here for which I have not been able to find an answer or assessment anywhere so far.
We are building with a larger company from abroad, which also operates a company here in Germany, with which we have concluded the contract (VOB) covering the trades roofing, drywall, ETICS/plaster, and screed, in addition to the shell construction. The original planning by the contractor envisaged, although it is not part of the contract, partly deploying workers from the country of origin.
Status of these works:
Shell construction completed, windows installed, some work still to be done on the roof, e.g. metal sheet work and some minor corrections, interior finishing has begun.
Local companies have been commissioned for house electrics, sanitary/heating. The basic installations for the above-mentioned trades are almost completed.
Due to the restricted entry regulations caused by the Corona pandemic, it is currently not possible for the workers from abroad to complete the now pending tasks, such as drywall and ETICS.
Since an end to the restrictions is not foreseeable and although we basically want to continue working with the company, the question naturally arises as to how the house construction can be completed in a reasonable time, especially since construction operations on German construction sites have not yet been interrupted.
The current situation is unique and I fear that I will not get a definitive answer here either. But … maybe answering the following question helps, if it is transferable..
To what extent is a German construction company, which has taken over a contract like ours, required to provide replacement in the event of a subcontractor’s failure? Is there a usual timeframe here?
Basically, I assume that the company must indeed look for/offer alternatives in order to meet the construction schedule, but what impact could this have on additional costs? Or is it similar here to unexpectedly increased material procurement costs, which the contractor also has to bear, if I am correctly informed?
Most likely there are also points I have not thought of. I am thankful for any tips.
Thank you very much and all the best
I would like to ask a question here for which I have not been able to find an answer or assessment anywhere so far.
We are building with a larger company from abroad, which also operates a company here in Germany, with which we have concluded the contract (VOB) covering the trades roofing, drywall, ETICS/plaster, and screed, in addition to the shell construction. The original planning by the contractor envisaged, although it is not part of the contract, partly deploying workers from the country of origin.
Status of these works:
Shell construction completed, windows installed, some work still to be done on the roof, e.g. metal sheet work and some minor corrections, interior finishing has begun.
Local companies have been commissioned for house electrics, sanitary/heating. The basic installations for the above-mentioned trades are almost completed.
Due to the restricted entry regulations caused by the Corona pandemic, it is currently not possible for the workers from abroad to complete the now pending tasks, such as drywall and ETICS.
Since an end to the restrictions is not foreseeable and although we basically want to continue working with the company, the question naturally arises as to how the house construction can be completed in a reasonable time, especially since construction operations on German construction sites have not yet been interrupted.
The current situation is unique and I fear that I will not get a definitive answer here either. But … maybe answering the following question helps, if it is transferable..
To what extent is a German construction company, which has taken over a contract like ours, required to provide replacement in the event of a subcontractor’s failure? Is there a usual timeframe here?
Basically, I assume that the company must indeed look for/offer alternatives in order to meet the construction schedule, but what impact could this have on additional costs? Or is it similar here to unexpectedly increased material procurement costs, which the contractor also has to bear, if I am correctly informed?
Most likely there are also points I have not thought of. I am thankful for any tips.
Thank you very much and all the best