Pacing Delay in Construction Contracts

Pacing delay = A delay caused by a single event that affects multiple activities simultaneously Concurrent delay = A delay occurring when two or more events happen simultaneously, causing an overall project delay Sequential delay = A delay in one activity that affects the subsequent activities in a sequence Cumulative delay = A delay that accumulates over time due to multiple events or actions

Concurrent delay = Each event is individually responsible for the delay Pacing delay = One event determines the overall project delay Critical delay = A delay that affects the critical path of the project Non-critical delay = A delay that does not affect the critical path of the project

Two separate events cause a delay in the project timeline = Concurrent delay A single event causes a delay in multiple activities = Pacing delay A delay in one activity affects the subsequent activities = Sequential delay A delay occurs due to a change in project scope = Excusable delay

Contractor = Notifying the owner of potential delays and providing mitigation plans Owner = Analyzing the cause of delays and determining responsibility Project manager = Identifying and documenting delays and their impact on the project Engineer = Assessing the feasibility of acceleration measures to recover delay

Extension of time clause = Providing for time extensions in the event of delays Liquidated damages clause = Specifying the amount of damages payable for delays Force majeure clause = Excusing delays caused by unforeseen events beyond the control of the parties Dispute resolution clause = Providing a mechanism for resolving disputes related to delays