Delay and Disruption in Construction Contracts
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Introduction and terminology
Introduction
“Construction changes, delays and claims are a major problem for public work agencies, developers and facility managers - and for contractors and designers building their projects. Delays and claims siphon off a significant portion of the available funds for construction, often cost contractors and designers a significant portion of their anticipated profit, and sometimes create a loss, or even destroy a contractor and the owner’s lifetime savings.”1