This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Typical examples include adverse weather conditions, unforeseen site conditions, delays caused by the client or a third party (such as the client's consultant or nominated contractor), changes in project scope or a 'force majeure' event, such as war, terrorism or the outbreak of disease (COVID-19 was a prime example).
Requesting a deadline extension You may ask for an extension. Make sure you have a concrete and appropriate reason for asking for an extension. Don't wait until the last minute to ask for an extension. Be tactful and diplomatic in your wording. For the sake of speed, phone the employer to discuss the situation.
This often requires the claiming party to give a particular notice, sometimes followed by a further notice and/or more detailed information, to the other party and/or contract administrator, which may have to be in a particular format and meet specific requirements as to content.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Write an EOT Notice Review the Contract. Describe the Delay Event. Assess the Schedule Impact. Propose a New Completion Date. List Mitigation Efforts. Compile Supporting Evidence. Draft the Notice. Submit Promptly.
The Contractor must demonstrate that the delay/s have occurred and impact the construction schedule affecting project completion date. Specifically, the delays must be shown to have impacted the project's Critical Path, meaning they directly influence the overall timeline and project delivery.
How to Draft an Extension of Time (EOT) Claim: A Step-by-Step template guide Executive Summary. Project Information. Contract Information. Approved Baseline Programme & Schedule Updates. Contractor's Progress. Delay Notices and Change Order Request. Time Bar Notice. Contract Clauses Aiding the Claim:
Use these steps to help you make an effective deadline extension request: Determine deadline importance. Decide how to ask. Provide a specific reason. Show your dedication. Offer to share your progress. Set a reasonable new deadline. Show gratitude.
Your request is due on insert date, however we need to extend this time by insert period no more than 30 days because insert reasons why you need to extend the time. Explain why you are not able to provide a decision to the applicant on time. For example, is there a large volume of documents to assess?