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Construction contracts generally allow the construction period to be extended when there is a delay that is not
the contractor's fault. This is described as an extension of time (EOT).
When it becomes reasonably apparent that there is, or that there is likely to be, a delay that could merit
an extension of time, the contractor gives written notice to the contract administrator identifying the relevant
event that has caused the delay, requesting the extension of time, presenting the reasons, and referencing
the contract clause that allows the request. This letter is then assessed by the contract administrator (perhaps
with input from the consultant team) before approval or rejection. If it is approved, the letter is given a written
answer, and a change order is issued.
Sometimes, contracts may require the submission of requests within a specific time, otherwise, they can be
rejected.
All events and issues which either cause, appear to cause, or have the potential to cause delay should be
recorded by the contractor, including:
All events and issues which either cause, appear to cause, or have the potential to cause delay should be
recorded by the contractor, including:
It is important that this is done at the time, as recording the causes of details of a delay retrospectively is often
very difficult and time-consuming.
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Delay analysis methods
It is essential to analyse and present the exact impact due to the delay events. Delay analysis methods are
used to analyse and present these impacts. The most popular delay analysis methods are:
Impacted as-planned.
Collapsed as-built.
As-planned vs as-built.
Time slice windows analysis.
Time impact analysis.
Longest path analysis.
Site office costs.
Site overheads.
Head office overheads.
Finance and insurance-related costs.
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