Extension of Time (EOT) claims are critical for protecting contractor interests when delays occur on projects. Our EOT Claim Development and Support services help you develop defensible, well-documented EOT claims that withstand scrutiny and support successful negotiations. We combine rigorous schedule analysis with commercial expertise to build compelling claims supported by clear evidence and logical reasoning.
What We Do
Claim Strategy & Planning
Develop comprehensive EOT claim strategies aligned with project circumstances and contractual provisions. We assess claim strength, identify key evidence, and plan claim development and submission. We support proactive claim management throughout project execution.
Schedule Analysis & Delay Quantification
Conduct rigorous schedule analysis to quantify delay impacts and establish the factual basis for EOT claims. We analyse baseline schedules, identify delay events, trace their impact through the critical path, and quantify the effect on project completion dates using Primavera P6.
Causation & Responsibility Analysis
Establish clear causation between delay events and schedule impacts, and determine contractual responsibility. We analyse contract terms, classify delays as excusable or compensable, and establish the basis for EOT entitlements. We support claim justification.
Claim Documentation & Narrative Development
Develop detailed delay narratives and supporting documentation for EOT claims. We prepare clear, compelling narratives that explain what happened, why it happened, and how it affected the schedule. We compile supporting evidence and documentation.
Claim Submission & Negotiation Support
Support claim submission and commercial negotiations. We prepare claim submissions, respond to client challenges, and support negotiations to achieve fair resolution. We represent your interests in discussions with clients and project managers.
Expert Analysis & Dispute Support
Provide expert analysis and testimony in disputes and adjudication. We prepare expert reports, respond to expert challenges, and provide expert witness testimony. We support adjudication and arbitration proceedings to defend EOT claims.
Who We Are
Our EOT Claim Development and Support team brings deep experience in developing and defending EOT claims across infrastructure, transport, rail, and construction projects. We combine advanced scheduling expertise with commercial acumen and dispute resolution experience. We’ve developed EOT claims ranging from straightforward single-delay scenarios to complex multi-party, multi-delay situations, and successfully defended claims in negotiations, adjudication, and arbitration proceedings.
Provides strategic oversight and technical leadership on EOT claim development. Felipe brings 20+ years in design, construction, and project delivery. He supports claim development with deep understanding of construction methodologies, scheduling best practices, and delay consequences.
Leads FR2’s EOT claim development and support services. Rodrigo brings 20+ years of commercial and project controls experience across major rail and infrastructure programs. He supports claim development with schedule analysis, commercial negotiation, and dispute resolution expertise.
EOT Claim Components
We develop comprehensive EOT claims that include all essential components:
Executive Summary
Clear, concise summary of the claim including delay events, quantified impact, contractual basis, and entitlements sought. We ensure decision-makers understand the claim at a glance.
Delay Narrative
Detailed narrative explaining what happened, when it happened, why it happened, and how it affected the schedule. We provide clear, compelling storytelling supported by evidence.
Schedule Analysis
Rigorous schedule analysis demonstrating how delays affected project completion dates. We include baseline schedules, delay event modelling, and critical path analysis. We quantify the impact.
Supporting Documentation
Comprehensive supporting documentation including correspondence, meeting minutes, schedules, photographs, and other evidence. We compile a complete factual record supporting the claim.
Contract Interpretation
Analysis of contract provisions regarding excusable delays, compensable delays, and EOT entitlements. We establish the contractual basis for the claim and entitlements sought.
Causation & Responsibility
Clear analysis establishing causation between delay events and schedule impacts, and determining responsibility. We establish why the client is responsible for the delays.
What We’ve Delivered
Single Delay Event Claims
Developed EOT claims for single delay events with clear causation and quantified impact. Prepared comprehensive claim submissions supported by schedule analysis and documentation. Achieved successful negotiation and resolution.
Multiple Delay Claims
Developed complex EOT claims involving multiple delay events occurring sequentially or concurrently. Quantified cumulative impact and established responsibility for each delay. Supported successful claim resolution.
Disputed Claims & Adjudication
Defended EOT claims in disputes and adjudication proceedings. Prepared expert reports, responded to expert challenges, and provided expert witness testimony. Achieved successful outcomes in adjudication.
Proactive Claim Management
Supported proactive claim management throughout project execution. Identified delays early, prepared timely claim notifications, and developed claims as delays occurred. Maximised claim success through early engagement.
Related Services
Schedule Analysis & Delay Quantification
Rigorous schedule analysis to quantify delay impacts and establish the factual basis for EOT claims.
Causation & Responsibility Analysis
Establish causation and determine responsibility for delays to support EOT claim justification.
Delay Impact Assessment
Comprehensive assessment of schedule, cost, and resource impacts to support EOT and cost claims.
Contract Management
Contract analysis and interpretation to establish contractual basis for EOT claims.
Commercial Management
Commercial strategy and negotiation support to achieve fair EOT claim resolution.
Live Program Management
Real-time schedule management to identify delays early and support proactive claim management.
Our Approach
- Claim Strategy Development – We develop comprehensive EOT claim strategies aligned with project circumstances and contractual provisions. We assess claim strength, identify key evidence, and plan claim development and submission.
- Schedule Analysis & Quantification – We conduct rigorous schedule analysis to quantify delay impacts and establish the factual basis for claims. We use Primavera P6 and advanced scheduling techniques to develop defensible analysis.
- Causation & Responsibility Determination – We establish clear causation between delay events and schedule impacts, and determine contractual responsibility. We analyse contract terms and classify delays appropriately.
- Claim Documentation – We develop detailed delay narratives and compile comprehensive supporting documentation. We prepare clear, compelling claims supported by evidence and logical reasoning.
- Claim Submission & Negotiation – We support claim submission and commercial negotiations. We respond to client challenges and support negotiations to achieve fair resolution.
- Dispute Support – We provide expert analysis and testimony in disputes and adjudication. We prepare expert reports, respond to challenges, and provide expert witness testimony to defend claims.
Why Choose FR2
- Comprehensive Claim Development – We develop complete EOT claims covering all essential components from executive summary through supporting documentation. We ensure claims are comprehensive and defensible.
- Advanced Scheduling Expertise – We combine deep scheduling knowledge with commercial acumen. We develop schedule analysis that withstands scrutiny and supports successful claim outcomes.
- Defensible Analysis – Our EOT claims are supported by rigorous analysis, detailed documentation, and comprehensive evidence. We prepare claims that withstand challenge and support successful negotiations.
- Commercial Negotiation Support – We support commercial negotiations with clear analysis and strategic guidance. We help you achieve fair resolution of EOT claims.
- Dispute Resolution Experience – We’ve defended EOT claims in disputes, adjudication, and arbitration proceedings. We understand how to present claims effectively to adjudicators and support successful outcomes.
Get in Touch
Need to develop or defend an EOT claim? Contact our EOT Claim Development and Support team to discuss how we can help you develop defensible claims, support negotiations, and achieve fair resolution of delays on your project.
Lead contacts:
Rodrigo Sobarzo – Principal Commercial Manager
rodrigo.sobarzo@fr2.com.au
Felipe Ramirez – Managing Director
felipe.ramirez@fr2.com.au
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