Discuss the main reason for delay and rework on construction

Discuss the main reason for delay and rework on constructions projects, also discuss the various approaches by which a delay claim can be settled and the types of analyses that need to be performed to validate and judge such claims??

Solution

Main reasons for delay of works are as under -

1.) Bad weather

2.) Poor workmanship

3.) Improper fund

4.) Non availability of good

5.) Miss communication between contractor and designer

6.) Change in plan

A delay claim can be settled by following -

1.) By mutual agreement

2.) By applying penalty

3.) Suspension of contractor

4.) Not giving the full payment

The various analysis to be performed are as under -

1.) By calculating the no of week or days the work is delayed and applying penalty according. Like 1% penalty per week.

2.) By deducting 10 % of total work amount.

3.) By not refunding the security amount deposited.

4.) By not refunding the Bank Guarantee of the contractor.