Delays in construction project ( contract act pakistan)

1. DELAYS
BY ASHAR AFROOZ ASGHAR
MSCM21066

2. TYPES OF DELAYS
1. Excusable vs. Non-Excusable Delays
2. Critical Delays
3. Compensable Delays
4. Concurrent Delays

3. Excusable vs. Non-Excusable Delays
As we already suggested, some delays are beyond our control. These are typically classified as excusable
delays and include things like inclement weather and city or country issues that delay the work through no
fault of the owner or people who have been contracted to complete the work. On the other hand, non-
excusable delays happen because of poor planning and other issues including poor quality of work, faulty
equipment, and subcontractors failing to meet deadlines. In short, these delays could have been avoided but
weren’t, and all too often contractors are blamed and need to make arrangements to make up for the delay.

4. Critical Delays
Of all delay areas, critical delays need the most immediate attention. Simply put, critical delays can stop the
project from going forward, and definitely reduces the ability to get work done in the original scheduled time.
No matter whose fault these delays are, they inevitably cost time and money If critical delays take place,
you’ll inevitably be forced to adjust your project schedule and budget. If you encounter a critical delay, you
might want to also move forward with an additional risk assessment to ensure similar critical delays do not
arise.

5. Compensable Delays
Like the name suggests, when compensable delays occur, an owner will need to compensate
contractors accordingly. Usually defined in the original construction contract
agreement, compensable delays include errors and omissions and owner directed changes. While
a number of factors can contribute to these delays, getting compensation for them is important
and keeps the relationships between the owner and contractors fair and civil. Some of these
delays may be arguable and have to be worked out, but if the original contract is specific in
defining these delays and compensation, major disputes can, for the most part, be avoided.

6. Concurrent Delays
When two or more delays happen at the same time, they often affect the original project schedule
and are classified as concurrent delays. Construction companies that have trouble with managing
one delay may find that other delays are bottling up and will have to be handled more
aggressively to keep the project moving forward. Some concurrent delays can be controlled more
than others, and it’s important to understand how one delay might impact other aspects of the
project, so they can be addressed immediately when they come up.