Key questions regarding extension of time claims in construction

The construction industry is difficult to understand for an ordinary person. The projects are very complex in nature. The problems that arise are very diverse. These require the service of a professional expert witness to solve them. If you are starting off with your construction project, keep in mind that you will require the services of a quantum and a delay expert when delay claims arise.

When delays occur, and parties come up with claims, the situations get difficult to handle. IN some cases, you need to extend the completion time of your project. This article aims to answer all the crucial questions regarding EOT.

All you need to know about EOT!

Extension of time is not a rare occurrence in construction projects. While a contractor and project owner must try his best to avoid such a situation, but when it comes down to it, a thorough understanding of the term and intricacies is important. You can find out all your answers below:

What is an Extension of Time (EOT)

A project has its specifics decided in the contract signed at the beginning of the project. Sometimes unanticipated circumstances arise, which cause delays. These delays may warrant your project to delay from the original completion time.  

When is EOT required?

EOT is generally required as a result of three kinds of situations. A client orders a change in the project outcome. In this case, no other party has to bear the brunt; simply, the client has to pay more.

Sometimes, conditions are not clearly defined in the contract. Thus a contract is rendered ineffective in saving a project from EOT.

Thirdly, in case if a Force majeure occurs, be it an earthquake or maybe a politically charged strike in the city hindering the procurement or construction itself. In all these three kinds of situations, an EOT has to be requested

How to request an EOT in a construction project?

The contractor informs the construction project manager that a certain delay claim or a situation may cause the project to extend beyond its due date. He intimates the reasons which are causing the project to delay. A formal letter is presented.

The project manager reviews the letter and assesses it. When it is approved, permission for an EOT is granted. Sometimes, a time limit is decided while at others, there is no time limit designated.

Concluding EOT problems in the construction industry!

EOT is avoidable. But still many projects suffer from it. Project managers need to toe carefully. And project owners need to be even more careful. If you are the project owner, you will need to seek the services from a reputable construction consultancy. Hire good Delay Experts who can manage unbiased analysis and help your project team go through thick and thin without much hassle.

Extension of a project is still excusable, but make sure none of the parties do or bear the brunt of anything unjustified. Thus take services of only an experienced and credible construction consultancy.

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