Construction Delays: Extensions of Time and Prolongation Claims

ISBN-13: 9780415345866 / Angielski / Twarda / 2008 / 374 str.

Roger C Gibson

Opis

This book provides guidance on delay analysis, particularly in relation to extension of time submissions. It gives readers the information and practical details to be considered in formulating and resolving extension of time submissions and time-related prolongation claims. Useful guidance and recommended good practice is given on all the common delay analysis techniques, and worked examples of extension of time submissions and time-related prolongation claims are included. Written in a practical and user-friendly style, the book includes helpful charts and graphics. It will be useful for construction professionals dealing with extensions of time and delay claims, and for lawyers and others who are involved in the contentious side of the construction and engineering industries. Roger Gibson has over 40 years of planning & programming experience in the construction and engineering industries. During the latter part of his career his has received many appointments as an Expert in time-related disputes.

Spis treści

Section 1: Introduction  1. The Aims of this Book  2. Extensions of Time  3. Prolongation Claims  4. The SCL Protocol  Section 2: Programmes and Record Keeping  5. Background and History of Planning  6. Planning and Programmes  7. The Importance of a Programme  8. Programme Submission, Review and Acceptance  9. Programme Updates and Revisions  10. Progress Records and Other Record Keeping  Section 3: Contracts and Case Law  11. Introduction  12. Contracts: JCT and NEC  13. Case Law: Pre 1993  14. Case Law: 1993 to 1999  15. Case Law: 2000 to 2003  16. Case Law: 2004 to 2005  Section 4: The ‘Thorny Issues’  17. Introduction  18. Float; Ownership and Utilization  19. Concurrency  20. Mitigation and Acceleration  21. Time at Large  Section 5: Extensions of Time  22. Introduction  23. EOT Assessment Techniques  24. Prospective Analysis: Methodology and Working Example  25. Retrospective Analysis: Methodology and Working Example  Section 6: Prolongation Claims (and Time-Related Costs)  26. Introduction  27. Contract Requirements  28. Prolongation Claims  29. Worked Example  Appendices.  Appendix 1: Definitions and Glossary.  Appendix 2: Levels of Programmes.  Appendix 3: Model Specification for a ‘Windows Analysis’.  Appendix 4: Charts for Worked Example – Time Impact Analysis.  Appendix 5: Charts for Worked Example – Windows Analysis

O autorze

Roger Gibson has over 40 years of planningand programming experience in the construction and engineering industries.During the latter part of his career he has received many appointments as an expert in time-related disputes.