Civil Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
Chapter 10
Extension of time under JCT standard form
contracts
10.1 Extension of time position under JCT 98
10.1.1 Clause 25
The full text of clause 25 is as follows:
25
Extension of time
25.1
In clause 25 any reference to delay, notice or extension of time includes
further delay, further notice or further extension of time.
25.2
.1
.1
If and whenever it becomes reasonably apparent that the progress of
the Works is being or is likely to be delayed the Contractor shall
forthwith give written notice to the Architect of the material circum-
stances including the cause or causes of the delay and identify in
such notice any event which in his opinion is a Relevant Event.
25.2
.1
.2 Where the material circumstances of which written notice has been
given under clause 25.2.1.1 include reference to a Nominated Sub-
Contractor, the contractor shall forthwith send a copy of such writ-
ten notice to the Nominated Sub-Contractor concerned.
25.2
.2
In respect of each and every Relevant Event identified in the notice
given in accordance with clause 25.2.1.1 the Contractor shall, if practic-
able in such notice, or otherwise in writing as soon as possible after such
notice:
25.2
.2
.1 give particulars of the expected effects thereof; and
25.2
.2
.2
estimate the extent, if any, of the expected delay in the completion of
the Works beyond and Completion Date resulting therefrom
whether or not concurrently with delay resulting from any other
Relevant Event
and shall give such particulars and estimate to any Nominated Sub-
Contractor to whom a copy of any written notice has been given under
clause 25.2.1.2.
25.2
.3 The Contractor shall give such further written notices to the Architect,
and send a copy to any Nominated Sub-Contractor to whom a copy of
any written notice has been given under clause 25.2.1.2, as may be
reasonably necessary or as the Architect may reasonably require for
keeping up-to-date the particulars and estimate referred to in clauses
25.2.2.1 and 25.2.2.2 including any material change in such particulars or
estimate.
