ABSTRACT

This book provides guidance on delay analysis, particularly in relation to extension of time submissions. It gives readers the information and practical details to be considered in formulating and resolving extension of time submissions and time-related prolongation claims. Useful guidance and recommended good practice is given on all the common delay analysis techniques, and worked examples of extension of time submissions and time-related prolongation claims are included.

Written in a practical and user-friendly style, the book includes helpful charts and graphics. It will be useful for construction professionals dealing with extensions of time and delay claims, and for lawyers and others who are involved in the contentious side of the construction and engineering industries.

Roger Gibson has over 40 years of planning & programming experience in the construction and engineering industries.  During the latter part of his career his has received many appointments as an Expert in time-related disputes.

part |2 pages

PART I Introduction

chapter 1|3 pages

The aims of this book

chapter 2|2 pages

Extensions of time

chapter 3|3 pages

Prolongation claims

chapter 4|8 pages

The SCL protocol

part |2 pages

PART II Programmes and record keeping

chapter 5|4 pages

Background and history of planning

chapter 6|15 pages

Planning and programming

chapter 7|4 pages

The importance of a programme

chapter 9|8 pages

Programme updates and revisions

chapter 10|8 pages

Progress records and other record keeping

part |2 pages

PART III Contracts and case law

chapter 11|3 pages

Introduction

chapter 12|7 pages

Contracts: JCT and NEC

chapter 13|11 pages

Case law: Pre-1993

chapter 14|12 pages

Case law: 1993 to 1999

chapter 15|7 pages

Case law: 2000 to 2003

chapter 16|8 pages

Case law: 2004 to 2005

part |2 pages

PART IV The ‘thorny issues’

chapter 17|2 pages

Introduction

chapter 18|12 pages

Float; ownership and utilisation

chapter 19|10 pages

Concurrency

chapter 20|3 pages

Mitigation and acceleration

chapter 21|3 pages

Time at large

part |2 pages

PART V Extensions of time

chapter 22|6 pages

Introduction

chapter 23|25 pages

EOT assessment techniques

part |2 pages

PART VI Prolongation claims (and time-related costs)

chapter 26|3 pages

Introduction

chapter 27|6 pages

Contract requirements

chapter 28|7 pages

Prolongation claims

chapter 29|6 pages

Worked example