ABSTRACT
The purpose of the extension of time clause in standard form contracts is to give the power to an architect or other contract administrator to extend time if the project is being delayed due to some action or default of the employer or one of the employer’s agents. That is so there will always be a proper date for completion from which liquidated damages can be calculated. If there were no such power, time would become at large if, for example, the architect was late in supplying a drawing and the completion date was delayed. The contractor’s obligation then would be to complete the Works within a reasonable time.
