Delay Analysis Under the NEC Contract
The NEC contract prescribes that an extension of time, delay and quantum be determined prospectively. The NEC contract requires the contractor to maintain an up-to-date program.
What type of prospective analysis should be used?
A prospective analysis is suitable when the project is ongoing, promoting the early assessment of an entitlement to an EoT at the time the delay event occurred. NEC contract prescribes the use of Time Impact Analysis
Prospective Analysis in Action
Fluor vs Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industry [2018]
Key Takeaways
Regular, contemporaneously updated programs are vital
Time and cost impact of a compensable event must be determined at the time of the event
However, this does not preclude the impact from being assessed after the fact in case of a dispute
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