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Contractors seeking legal advice over project delays

One suggestion is for Parliament to enact emergency legislation to provide relief

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Published Mon, Mar 23, 2020 · 09:50 PM

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    INCREASINGLY more contractors worried about penalties for project delays have been contacting lawyers for advice.

    While many projects are ongoing as there are still construction materials and the shortage of workers from China and Malaysia has not hit every contractor, the worries are mounting.

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