7.5. Delay Analysis & Remedies

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is delay analysis?

   Hint

   Think about why we need to review delays.

2. 2.

   What are liquidated damages?

   Hint

   Recall the difference between liquidated damages and penalties.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of delay analysis?

   • To find ways to speed up work
   • To assess causes of delays
   • To calculate costs

   Hint

   Consider what you analyze when things don't go as planned.

4. 4.

   True or False: Liquidated damages are always considered penalties.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the purpose of liquidated damages in contracts.

5. 5.

   In a scenario where a contractor is five days late due to a hurricane and an additional five days late due to faulty project management, break down how you would analyze and document this delay.

   Hint

   Classify delays and gather evidence appropriately.

6. 6.

   Consider a contract with a clause for liquidated damages of $1,000 per day. If a new regulation delays the project for ten days, how would you approach the claim for compensation?

   Hint

   Focus on the nature of the delay and gather supporting evidence.