Thomas Certo | Ankura In the fast-paced world of construction, delays and disruption can pose significant challenges to project success. In this Breaking Down the Walls series, Gary Brummer, a partner at Margie Strub Construction Law LLP, and Jacob Lokash, an associate at the firm, draw upon their extensive legal expertise to explore the complexities of construction… Continue reading Breaking Down the Walls: A Series on Construction Delay Claims (Part 4 of 6)
Tag: Concurrent Delay
From Confusion to Clarity: A Guide to Handling Concurrent Delays in Construction Projects
Michael Jefferson | Davis Wright Tremaine Over the years, general contractors and commercial developers have debated their rights during a concurrent delay. When a concurrent delay happens, the question arises: should the general contractor receive a) an extension of time to complete the project (due to unforeseen delays), b) an extension of time along with… Continue reading From Confusion to Clarity: A Guide to Handling Concurrent Delays in Construction Projects
Concurrent Delay in the Complex World of Construction Projects
Zack Kilgore and Muhammad Khedr | GAR In summary This article addresses key considerations to be taken when trying to identify and evaluate concurrent delay on construction projects. Discussion points Referenced in this article Considerations for dealing with concurrent delays Introduction Construction projects notoriously suffer delays. Anyone who has worked on a construction project of… Continue reading Concurrent Delay in the Complex World of Construction Projects
Concurrent Delay: the Latest Guidance From the Courts
Laura Johnson | Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Summary In Thomas Barnes & Sons plc v Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, the TCC had to consider whether there was a concurrent delay and if so how did that affect the parties’ rights under the contract. The delay to the works in this case entitled the employer to… Continue reading Concurrent Delay: the Latest Guidance From the Courts
Not So Fast, My Friend: Pacing and Concurrent Delay
William E. Underwood | Jones Walker When critical path activities are delayed by the owner (or another party), contractors will sometimes “pace,” or slow down, other activities to match the owner-caused delay. After all, why should the contractor hurry up and wait? But paced activities can often appear as concurrent delays on a project’s overall… Continue reading Not So Fast, My Friend: Pacing and Concurrent Delay