Common use of Claim for Delay Clause in Contracts

Claim for Delay. If Contractor wishes to make a Claim for a delay, written notice shall be given within seven (7) calendar days of the occurrence of the event giving rise to the delay. Contractor’s Claim shall include an estimate of cost and of probable effect of delay on progress of the Work. In the case of a continuing delay, only one Claim is necessary. Contractor will not be entitled to additional Contract Time for delays that do not affect the critical path of the Work.

Claim for Delay. If Contractor wishes to make a Claim for a delay, written notice shall be given within seven fourteen (714) calendar days of the occurrence of the event giving rise to the delay. Contractor’s Claim shall include an estimate of cost and of probable effect of delay on progress of the Work. In the case of a continuing delay, only one Claim is necessary. Contractor will not be entitled to additional Contract Time for delays that do not affect the critical path of the Work.