Delays and impact Claims

Question 1

Delay vs Impact

Answer 1

delay: event that caused extended time to complete a part/all of project
impact: a disruption that is an effect of an event that affects the project - time to complete project may or may not be extended

Question 2

critical path method - scheduling

Answer 2

a network diagram that determines the most efficient schedule

• involves a float for contingency time for an activity

Question 3

compensable delay

Answer 3

a delay where one arty is entitled to recover damages from the delaying party

Question 4

excusable delay

Answer 4

a delay not attributed to the fault of any party and mat not be compensable but allows parties to extend time for completion

Question 5

contractor cause delay

Answer 5

delay caused by contractor, non excusable and non compensable

Question 6

force majeure

Answer 6

a clause in a contract that frees both parties from liability or obligation when an extraordinary event occurs

• events beyond the control of the contracting parties,

Question 7

no damage for delay clause

Answer 7

contractual limitation that protects the owner from claims and damages associated with acceleration, does not stop contractor from insisting on a time extension

Question 8

two ways to resolve a delay

Answer 8

1. extend time

2. accelerate work

Question 9

acceleration claim

Answer 9

claim for the costs of making up lost time

Question 10

impact claim

Answer 10

• claims for costs that arise from inefficient created by delays