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Richard J. Long , P.E. , P.Eng. , Andrew Avalon , P.E. , PSP
U.S. federal and state courts recognize 19 basic construction claim entitlements for a contractor’s recovery of damages.
The author summarizes the definitions of the 19 construction claim types that may apply to a contractor’s and subcontractor’s recovery of time and costs.
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The desire to minimize costs and contractual performance time often leads to directed or constructive acceleration.
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This post explores constructive changes, which are a common cause of construction claims, and problems establishing entitlement.
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Richard J. Long , P.E. , P.Eng. , Andrew Avalon , P.E. , PSP
This post explores contract language related to differing site conditions (DSC) and paths by which a contractor might recover from DSC.
Richard J. Long , P.E. , P.Eng. , Andrew Avalon , P.E. , PSP
This is the first of two blog posts about differing site conditions (DSC). It explains Types I, II, and III DSC and DSC claims.
Richard J. Long , P.E. , P.Eng.
This is the second of two blog posts on impossibility of performance. This post discusses economic hardship, risk assumption, and remedy.
Richard J. Long , P.E. , P.Eng.
This is the first of two blog posts on impossibility of performance. This post discusses physical and economic impossibility.
Richard J. Long , P.E. , P.Eng.
This blog post discusses excusable delays in construction, including compensable and non-compensable delays.
Richard J. Long , P.E. , P.Eng.
Delays in construction contracts are usually categorized as one of three types. This post defines each type, with examples.
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