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Extension of time

Meaning in civil engineering & construction, with examples

nounCommon term

In civil engineering & construction, extension of time means: Extra time added to the contract completion date because of delays the contractor is not responsible for, such as client changes or exceptional weather.

In Turkish: süre uzatımı, ek süre

How it is used

Abbreviated EOT. The contractor submits an EOT claim with evidence, often a delay analysis of the programme. If it is granted, the contractor is protected from delay damages for that period.

Example sentences

  1. We've claimed a six-week extension of time because of the late design changes.

  2. The engineer granted an extension of time for the flooding in January.

Common collocations

  • claim an extension of time
  • grant an extension of time
  • EOT claim
  • delay analysis
  • variation orderA formal written instruction from the client or engineer that changes the work in the contract, for example by adding, removing or altering an item.
  • contractorA company or person that agrees, under a contract, to carry out construction work for a client for an agreed price and within an agreed time.
  • clientThe person or organisation that orders and pays for a construction project. Many standard contracts call the client the Employer or the Owner.
  • RFIRequest for information: a formal written question from the contractor to the designer or engineer when drawings or specifications are unclear, missing or in conflict.

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