Construction Delays : Extensions of Time and Prolongation Claims

This practical, user-friendly guide for construction professionals and lawyers deals with Extensions of Time, and includes examples for detailed submissions, helpful charts, graphics and electronic templates.

SECTION ONE: INTRODUCTION 1 The aims of this book 2 Extensions of Time 3 Prolongation Claims 4 The SCL Protocol SECTION TWO: PROGRAMMES & RECORD KEEPING 5 Background and History of Planning 6 Planning and Programmes 7 The Importance of a Programme 8 Programme Submission, Review and Acceptance 9 Programme Updates and Revisions 10 Progress Records & Other Record Keeping SECTION THREE: CONTRACTS and CASE LAW 11 Introduction 12 Contracts: JCT and NEC 13 Case Law: pre 1993 14 Case Law: 1993 to 1999 15 Case Law: 2000 to 2003 16 Case Law: 2004 to 2005 SECTION FOUR: THE 'THORNY ISSUES' 17 Introduction 18 Float; Ownership & Utilization 19 Concurrency 20 Mitigation and Acceleration 21 Time at Large SECTION FIVE: EXTENSIONS OF TIME 22 Introduction 23 EOT Assessment Techniques 24 Prospective Analysis: Methodology & Working Example 25 Retrospective Analysis: Methodology & Working Example SECTION SIX: PROLONGATION CLAIMS (and Time-Related Costs) 6 Introduction 27 Contract Requirements 28 Prolongation Claims 29 Worked Example APPENDICES Appendix 1 Definitions and Glossary Appendix 2 Levels of Programmes Appendix 3 Model Specification for a 'Windows Analysis' Appendix 4 Charts for Worked Example: Time Impact Analysis Appendix 5 Charts for Worked Example: Windows Analysis