Extension of Time, Delay and Disruption Claims in Construction: Analysis and Best Practice

Most construction projects are not executed exactly as intended. Unanticipated site issues, late approvals, design changes, shift work weather interruptions, or other factors can impose significant limitations on timelines and budgets. At AegisPMC, we specialize in the management and analysis of Extension of Time (EOT) claims, delay and disruption assessments, and the preparation of defensible claims that stand up to scrutiny. 

Contractors, consultants, and project owners are all welcome. Every professional can benefit from our help in mitigating delay claims with accuracy and efficiency under the guidance of our experts. 

What are extension of time EOT claims? 

Contractors make Extension of Time (EOT) claims formally as a request to amend the project’s completion date to a later time due to unforeseen delays beyond their control. Delays managed through EOT requests remain within the boundaries of preserving the contract’s and agreement’s rights without incurring penalties such as liquidated damages. 

Credible documentation and constitution of contracts is provided to clients ensuring pertinent EOT claims submissions are made under relevant conditions. We assist our clients with navigating through the contracts legally and dynamically. 

Key Aspects: 

• Valid EOT reasons: client initiated delys, force majeure, variations.

• The Approach of Various Contracts, including FIDIC, toward EOT

• Why notifying of delays of relevant periods is essential within the contract 

Understanding Delay and Disruption Claims

Disruption claims and delay claims are two critically different concepts in construction. A delay may postpone the date of a project’s completion, whereas disruption results in a loss of productivity of work, regardless of whether or not there is a disruption in the completion timetable. 

We at AegisPMC assist you in accurately assessing both types of claims by crafting claims that depict clear causation, effect and entitlement. 

Common Causes:

• Late provision of approvals for designs

• Scope changes done at frequent intervals

• Weather or site conditions which are unfavorable

• Shortages in labor or materials 

 Construction Delay Claim Analysis 

Every successful delay claim should have equally powerful supporting analysis. Our delays are evaluated and quantified by our AegisPMC’s team using different methods of the industry such as Critical Path Method (CPM), impacted as-planned and time impact analysis. 

Construction delay claim analysis is often subjected to construction claims, defences and dispute resolutions, which is why we meticulously combine comprehensive project documentation with sophisticated scheduling techniques to ensure accuracy. 

Our Services Include:

• Delay classification and event analysis 

• Verification and legal schedule review 

• Non-critical and critical delay identification 

Handling a Construction-Related Disruption Claim 

A disruption claim in construction relates to the loss of efficiency or productivity, often without any direct effect on the completion date. Disruptions are harder to measure, but with proper analysis, they can be translated into justifiable compensation claims. 

AegisPMC helps you construct documents that support your organizational entitlement by determining all potential triggers for the disruption and measuring their effects. 

Key Considerations:

• Measured mile and productivity loss analysis 

• Supporting documentation for manpower and output 

• Proving causation without overlapping delay claims 

Coping with Common Problems in Delay and EOT Claim Issues

Dealing with delays and extensions of time (EOT) claims is not straightforward. Establishing a straightforward cause-and-effect relationship in situations of shared delays is very difficult. Possibly provided late notices and poorly kept files further add to the already weak claim. 

We help clients:

• Receiving simultaneous delays from contractor and employer 

• Proving entitlement using credible documents 

• Delivering notices within the deadlines outlined in the contract and required by the contract 

Best Practices for Managing Delay Claims

AegisPMC leverages their extensive experience in claim management to encourage industry best practices to mitigate disputes and enhance the chances of winning claims. 

Recommended Strategies: 

• Compile site documentation and make progress records 

• Employ systems to detect potential delays in advance 

• Bring in claims and legal professionals earlier in the project 

• Use widely accepted methodologies to analyze delays 

Active management is more effective in project outcomes as well as negotiating positions. 

Why AegisPMC is the Wrong Choice for EOT & Delay Claims Services

Delay claim preparation and defense is AegisPMC’s strongest suite which is why contractors, consultants, and developers trust AegisPMC to prepare claims that are structured clearly and represented them accurately from a technical and legal standpoint. 

What Sets Us Apart:

• Experienced users of contracts FIDIC, EPC, and custom-made contracts 

• Actual successes and resolutions of claims made 

• Legal, technical, and scheduling professionals under one roof 

• Successful in negotiations over claims and in dispute boards 

From a single claim to long term project support, we provide tailored result-driven and compliant services. 

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