Extension of Time (EOT) Claim Writing in Construction Projects
Extension of Time (EOT) claims are crucial in construction projects to address delays and ensure that contractors are reimbursed. These claims require a structured and technical approach to effectively communicate the cause of delays and justify the additional time required. Properly drafted EOT claims improve the chances of approval, reduce disputes, and maintain project relationships. […]
Construction Claims Responses: The Consultant and Client Perspective
Construction claims are an inevitable part of most projects. From the consultant’s and client’s perspective, the way claims are handled can significantly impact the project’s financial and legal outcomes. A reliable claim review process and timely responses are critical to ensure a fair and quick resolution avoiding the need for time-consuming and costly escalation methods […]
Common Pitfalls in Submitting EOT Claims
Delay claims are an inevitable part of the construction industry. While claims can protect a contractor’s entitlement to time and cost compensation, they often face rejection due to errors in submission. In this article, I will explore the common pitfalls in submitting delay claims and how to avoid them to strengthen your position. 1. Failing […]
20 ways to show mitigation for excusable delay
When planning engineers conduct delay analysis and prepare an extension of time claims, they often face confusion about mitigating excusable delays. They struggle with demonstrating their mitigation efforts within the claim. While they attempt to evaluate the delay impact and request a corresponding time extension, most modern contracts require the Contractor to mitigate excusable delays. […]
Delay mitigation in construction claims
Most modern contracts require the contractor to “mitigate” the delays even though such delays are beyond its reasonable control. Delay mitigation has been a controversial topic in construction claims. I find that most contracts effectively outline specific requirements, such as the dimensions and quantities of installed items, detailed reporting guidelines, and even the quality of […]
Managing Schedule Delays
How should we manage the schedule delays? Should we make regular schedule changes to ensure that the schedule updates don’t show any delays? Should we develop a recovery schedule? Or perhaps show the delays as they are? Before I answer this question, I would like to take a step back and explain what a delay […]
The difference between delay and disruption
Understand the difference between delay and disruption in less than 5 minutes. In a nutshell, delay prevents the Contractor from completing the activity within the planned time frame. However, disruption prevents the Contractor from completing the activity within the planned cost. Watch the below video to learn more about the difference. Regards, Osama Saad, MBA, […]
The Theory of Delay Analysis
Imagine you are walking in the street and saw a car accident. The first question you would probably ask yourself is: WHAT HAPPENED? Your brain forces you to create scenarios to better understand how the “damage” occurred through a language the brain can understand. This language is based on logical steps or actions which are […]
The Dark Art of Construction Claims
Delay analysis is an art – a dark art. Practitioners always seek to learn more about tips and tricks related to project scheduling softwares such as Primavera and Microsoft Project. They start by creating a Fragnet inside the program and link it to appropriate activities to determine entitlements. The way which most planning engineers follow […]
Notices of Extension of Time Claims
Notifications are an essential part of the claim but are often overlooked. If the claim notice is not submitted, the contractor risks its entitlements. But first, why are claim notices so important? First, notices serve as an alarm of potential causes of delays. Second, the owner has the right to analyze the risks associated with […]