Programme Health Check
When preparing or evaluating the robustness of a construction programme, there are a number of basic checks worth carrying out. This...
Mears v Costplan [2019] - Observations
This post sets out some observations regarding the meaning of practical completion in construction contracts. The current situation...


Tripple Point v PTT (2019) - Observations
This post sets out some observations regarding the application of liquidated damages for delay where a contractor or supplier never...
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Mirant v Arup [2007] - Observations
This post sets out some observations regarding the assessment of delay and critical path analysis contained in the UK case of Mirant...
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WLC v Mackay [2012] - Observations
This post sets out some observations regarding the assessment of Extension of Time (‘EOT’) contained in the UK case of Walter Lilly &...


EOT and Causation
In relation to EOT, proof of causation is a fundamental requirement. As the link between a Relevant Event and delay to completion, it...


The Effect of Programme Mitigation on a Prolongation Claim
In the case of Cleveland Bridge v Severfield [2012] the English Courts considered the impact of mitigation upon a prolongation claim. ...


Programme Evidence for Prolongation Claims
A number of interesting programming issues were discussed in the English case of Costain v Haswell [2009]. In particular the Court gave...


Scheduling and the 'Progress Override v Retained Logic' Conundrum
With the now common use of project management software to analyse construction progress and delays, comes the often overlooked question -...


Delay Recovery Programmes and EOT - Not Such a Bad Fit?
A common issue for Contractor's during the later stages of a project which is running late, is whether or not to prepare a Delay Recovery...