I. BROADER CONTEXT FOR DELAY CLAIMS
Why is it appropriate to focus on and consider the issue of delay claims and how…
First, many of the projects that the industry develops are becoming increasingly…
Second, we know that projects involve a multitude of stakeholders including designers,…
Third, it is clear that a lot can go wrong during the execution of a challenging…
Fourth, parties now have a greater sense of expectation and place greater demands…
Fifth, perhaps influenced by the influence of shareholders and funders, owners…
Sixth, industry bodies have developed, and owners increasingly insist on the use…
Seventh, contractors remain willing to tackle projects and accept the risk of delayed…
It is in this context that we see a growing emphasis on the need for pro-active “real…