Discuss the role that the first or initial schedule for a project can play in litigation involving delays. What assumptions must be valid for this role to be justified? What is the role of as-built schedules in litigation involving delays?

Blackhawk case

1. In the Blackhawk case, what role did construction schedules play in deciding the merits of the delay claim? Describe briefly how the schedules were prepared.
2. In the Minmar case, what role did construction schedules play in deciding the merits of the delay claim? Describe briefly how the schedules were prepared.
3. Discuss the role that the first or initial schedule for a project can play in litigation involving delays. What assumptions must be valid for this role to be justified?
4. What is the role of as-built schedules in litigation involving delays?
5. To minimize the chance of losses, suggest a methodology to follow when a delay that has the potential of resulting in litigation occurs on a construction project.
6. Give an example of how the “but for” schedule might be used in a contractor’s claim for added compensation.
7. Explain one of the added costs that might be incurred by the contractor as a result of a change issued by the owner