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What I Learned from My Kids About Delay Claims

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It almost goes without saying that if you have to pursue or defend a delay claim, you are going to need some evidence (whether by expert or otherwise) to establish or to challenge entitlement to the damages sought. Generally, the delay must affect the critical path of the work to be compensable. Identify the critical delays.

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The Broccoli Incident: Making Sure You Ask for What You Want In Construction Claims

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Having litigated construction disputes for almost 20 years, the issue of entitlement often turns on whether the contractor properly submitted its claims in accordance with the terms of the parties’ contract. No matter the size of the project, proper documentation will eliminate a number of disputes.

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What I Learned from My Kids About Delay Claims

Best Practices Construction Law

It almost goes without saying that if you have to pursue or defend a delay claim, you are going to need some evidence (whether by expert or otherwise) to establish or to challenge entitlement to the damages sought. Generally, the delay must affect the critical path of the work to be compensable. Identify the critical delays.

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Brrrrrr, It’s Cold! How to Best Prepare a Delay Claim for Unusually Severe Weather

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2009) , the contractor involved in building a 53-mile road around the island of Babeldaob submitted to the Corps a claim for delays and additional costs incurred because of high humidity, rainy weather and moist soils encountered on the project. The government filed a counter-claim alleging fraud and other violations.

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What Type of Schedule Analysis Should be Performed in Construction Delay Claims?

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"There is an undeniable need for logical, factually supportable and credible evidence to assist in calculating delay, time extensions, concurrency and compensability as well as liquidated damages and actual damages." Generally, the delay must affect the critical path of the work to be compensable.

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Provide Notice (and 10 Other Tasks) When Pursuing a Construction Claim

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When dealing with construction claims—whether one for construction defects, outstanding payment, or delay damages—an initial hurdle is making sure that proper notice has been given. This decision illustrates the importance of following a process when dealing with a claim. Identify issues and establish a roadmap. If not, why not?

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Using Daily Reports to Prove Construction Claims

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This type of report will usually prove insufficient to support a request for additional compensation or change order claim. Even on a perfect day, when no problems arise and production is favorable, effective project management principles require more detailed reporting. Include work categories and/or cost codes.

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