A major source of conflict in the construction industry, delay claims are easily drafted but difficult to resolve. Industry practitioners as well as researchers continue to take an in-depth look into the entire claims process to increase awareness and the incorporation of a more efficient construction claim analysis system.
Time is of the Essence
When it comes to a construction project, time is a major deciding factor in the completion of the project itself as well as the abundance of claims being brought up. It’s imperative that contracting parties analyze any potential delays and make the right decisions and compensate in the most efficient manner. In order for there to be a systematic improvement, key relevant issues need to be addressed. A majority of the disputes’ issues lie within the limitations of techniques that many construction advisory services apply even today.
Common Issues
Some common issues are ignored that affect delays. These include: programming software optimized for employees, resource loading, resolving concurrent delays, and pacing strategies. By improving these factors and focusing on the small details, one can potentially see an improvement in the efficiency of delay claims management as well as effectively handling the process that it goes through.
The Bottom Line
Construction delay claims management research is limited in several ways. The number of disputes that occur are crawling significantly higher to the point that they’re a common issues in the work construction industry. With due diligence and a strict focus on making claims management more efficient, a dent could be made in the number of claims being brought up.
Bio: Lyle Charles heads Lyle Charles Consulting, a construction consulting firm that has over 40 years of experience. Contact Lyle Charles today for more information.
