Finnie, D (2012) Contract delay what is it and how are we performing? Construction Economics and Building, 12(1), pp. 83-91. ISSN 2204-9029
Abstract
This paper examines the management of contract delays in the construction industry as cur-rently practised, and suggests some best practice alternative methods. Research results about the level of contractor's time management skills were analysed to determine the relat-ed impact on their ability to manage contract delays. A comparison was made between three conditions of contracts used in New Zealand to determine how delay management should be managed with a discussion about how the different contract conditions distribute risk among the parties. Recommendations were made to improve contract conditions, up-skill industry practitioners and ensure student graduates have adequate delay management skills.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | contract administration; delay; time |
| Index terms: | contract condition, contract administration, best practice, time management, New Zealand, practitioner, construction industry |
| Subjects: | industry analysis, project controls, Geography, contract management, practitioner, contract structure, business |
| Topics: | Time Control, Contract Administration, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Business Strategy, Roles and Professions |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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