【HaiChuan Construction Discussion】Since work was halted due to the college entrance exams, does this count as force majeure that entitles compensation for the extended construction time?
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It’s exam season again, and various places are implementing noise reduction measures to help candidates perform well. Many areas have issued orders to suspend work; does such a suspension constitute force majeure?
This should be classified under **policy; of course, it counts as force majeure
Not really; the college entrance examination is an annual public event, and experienced contractors are able to anticipate such inevitable influencing factors during the bidding and contract-signing process. Furthermore, during the shutdown period outside the examination hall, the contractor can carry out low-noise work indoors (such as preparation for work, material preparation, organizing documents, etc.).
But what about the manual workers? ? ? Especially for continuous construction
1. Unless it is large-volume concrete pouring, work can be suspended in most construction projects. 2. Company workers are paid on a monthly basis, while migrant workers are paid on a daily rate or through contract work. Those on contract work are affected by delays in project completion, whereas those paid on a daily rate are hardly affected and can earn money easily.
Such situations also include major holidays (such as during the May Day holiday or National Day), major conferences (such as the local \"**\" events held every spring), major events (such as the opening of the Watermelon Festival, safety inspections, or environmental protection audits). Power outages caused by excessive carbon emissions at the end of the year can lead to temporary suspensions of operations and production due to environmental regulations. Such policy-driven suspensions are generally not considered force majeure; however, a few conscientious employers will compensate for the lost time or waive any penalties resulting from the delay.
The college entrance examination is a foreseeable event, not an act of force majeure. However, production shutdowns caused by wireless signal blocking during the college entrance exams can be considered force majeure (it’s almost impossible). Construction work in the area surrounding the test sites can be suspended, and manufacturing operations can have staggered working hours. In fact, renovation companies also do not schedule interior decoration work for properties that are not under construction on Saturdays and Sundays.