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Time Extension In Construction In New York
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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:
An EOT or Extension of Time is a formal adjustment to the contract's completion date, granted by the principal or their representative (often the superintendent) to the contractor.
An extension of time is usually only given if the contractor proves that the delay to the completion date is not down to his action or inaction. Common reasons for an extension of time would include adverse weather, variations to the works from the employer or difficulties encountered on site.
Extensions of time under the JCT contracts This means that any contractual completion date disappears and the contractor only needs to complete the works “within a reasonable time”. Further, any liquidated damages mechanism would no longer apply and any compensation for late completion would be general damages only.
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.
An extension of time is a contractual mechanism that permits the adjustment of an existing completion date of a construction contract where certain conditions are met. The failure to claim for an extension of time where delay has not been the fault of the contractor can have serious financial consequences.
An extension of time is usually only given if the contractor proves that the delay to the completion date is not down to his action or inaction. Common reasons for an extension of time would include adverse weather, variations to the works from the employer or difficulties encountered on site.
