7.1. Delays

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is an excusable delay?

   Hint

   Think about events like natural disasters.

2. 2.

   What does terminations of contracts mean?

   Hint

   Consider the reasons that allow an owner to cancel a contract.

3. 3.

   What type of delay is not the contractor's fault?

   • Excusable
   • Inexcusable
   • Contractual

   Hint

   Remember the examples shared regarding causes of delays.

4. 4.

   True or False: A termination can only occur due to contractor default.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the owner's rights in a contract.

5. 5.

   A construction project is halted for three weeks due to severe flooding (excusable delay), followed by an additional two weeks delay due to the contractor's poor scheduling (inexcusable delay). How should the contractor document their claims for time extensions?

   Hint

   Consider the importance of evidence to support claims.

6. 6.

   Discuss the ramifications of a poorly defined force majeure clause in a contract. What can happen legally if a contractor claims delays under such a clause?

   Hint

   Think about the contractual clarity and its relevance in legal matters.