As most people can appreciate, the construction of a building, even if it is a small home, is a huge task. It involves a variety of pieces, both in the literal and figurative sense. If a contract is silent on extensions of time for completion, then normally a contractor would be required to complete the construction within the time specified by the contract. However, given the impracticality of this, many Sydney Construction Lawyers include complex provisions that address extensions of time for completion, mainly for the benefit of the contractor.
In most cases, provisions in contracts that provide for extensions of time address specific circumstances under which the extension is permitted. These are often circumstances that are out of the contractor’s control; for example inclement weather, delays by the principal and variations to plans due to unforeseen difficulties.
Occasionally, building contracts also specify the principal’s entitlement to liquidated damages in circumstances where construction is not completed on the specified date. Liquidated damages should be a genuine pre-estimate of the daily or weekly costs to the principal of any delays to the completion of the work. Generally, these damages might be based on losses incurred by the principal through rental and financial costs.
Many construction disputes in Sydney stem from variations and ambiguous construction contracts. Our Sydney Construction Lawyers have over a decade of experience assisting clients deal with disputes arising from construction contracts. Contact our firm by telephone on (02) 9233 4048 or send an email to info@navado.com.au to arrange a consultation with an experienced Construction Solicitor.
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