Short Reads - Here and there throughout the construction sector, the corona crisis appears to be unnecessarily slowing down production. In particular, the process for granting permits has slowed down. Clients are putting certain construction projects on hold, while tenders are also being postponed. Below we discuss the question to what extent competent authorities and principals are within their rights in taking these measures. With regard to tenders, a clause is proposed which would allow them to go ahead - taking into account the uncertainties surrounding the corona crisis.