September 29, 2020 - Construction Comp Benefits Legal Pres_Print | Page 47

Acceleration

• What if Owner refuses time extension ?

• Can acceleration costs be recovered ?

1 .

An excusable delay occurs

2 .

Notice given and request for more time

3 .

Owner refuses and directs work to proceed

4 .

Notice given that viewed as constructive change

5 .

Increased contractor costs are incurred as a result of th