First the neighbors now the weather

The basement is dug up, awaiting the installation of the drainage system and plumbing lines. Only it won't stop raining. Too much rain and it floods. Constant rain and it never gets the chance to dry out, and the ground needs to be somewhat dry for the work to progress. If the ground is dry enough, it will take at least a week before the ground can be closed up. But the rain will be coming and going for the next couple of weeks.