Sunday, October 13, 2019

Application for Extension of time in construction project

Good day readers.

In this article we will discuss how can we lodge on our application for the extension of time in construction project. Previous article in this blog, I do write on types of delay and managing delays in construction. I also did mentioned that one or the method in managing delay is by application for Extension of time(E.O.T). The question now are, what is the process, what documents are required and how to write?

Below is the step by step process.

Start ( when the event occur)
  1. Analyzed to ensure the event is eligible for EOT.
  2. Write and officially issue notice to inform client on the possible impact of the event. 
  3. Write and submit official EOT application to client.
In the application, supporting document are important document that Shall not be missed out. Below are list of some of the important supporting document  to be submit together:

1. Event chronology,
2. Project time line
3. Work program
4. Related Minutes of meeting
5. Related official letter or notices
6. Related photo with date
7. Any related document that can prove the delay.

The most important document is the official letter. Those letter shall be write in a manner that it shall refer to the correct subject and also quoted relevent clause in. the contract.