Which delay is explicitly listed alongside act of God or force majeure and delay by the architect pending arbitration as grounds for extension?

Which delay is explicitly listed alongside act of God or force majeure and delay by the architect pending arbitration as grounds for extension?

• A. Delay caused by the owner's materials delivery
• B. Delay caused by the owner's employees
• C. Delay caused by the subcontractor's late performance
• D. Delay caused by regulatory approvals delays

Answer: (B)

Extension of time provisions in construction contracts cover delays beyond the contractor’s control, such as force majeure and delays caused by the architect while arbitration is pending. The delay caused by the owner’s employees is the type specifically listed alongside those, because the owner and their agents can directly impact the schedule and the contract typically protects the contractor from penalties when such delays are within the owner’s control. This recognition prevents the contractor from bearing responsibility for delays caused by the owner’s staff decisions, inspections, or administrative actions. Delays caused by subcontractors’ late performance or regulatory approvals aren’t included in this particular trio unless the contract explicitly states them, and delays tied to the owner delivering materials usually fall under procurement or supply clauses rather than the explicit owner-employee delay category.

Extension of time provisions in construction contracts cover delays beyond the contractor’s control, such as force majeure and delays caused by the architect while arbitration is pending. The delay caused by the owner’s employees is the type specifically listed alongside those, because the owner and their agents can directly impact the schedule and the contract typically protects the contractor from penalties when such delays are within the owner’s control. This recognition prevents the contractor from bearing responsibility for delays caused by the owner’s staff decisions, inspections, or administrative actions.

Delays caused by subcontractors’ late performance or regulatory approvals aren’t included in this particular trio unless the contract explicitly states them, and delays tied to the owner delivering materials usually fall under procurement or supply clauses rather than the explicit owner-employee delay category.