Delay and Disruption Claims -

Delay and disruption issues can come up in any project. This article offers an initial introduction and explains the legal requirements for both delay and disruption claims, and practical ideas.

The Law -

Delay and disruption claims are two similar, but distinct concepts. As the Bell BCI Co. v. United States court summarized, “Although the two claim types often arise together in the same project, a ‘delay’ claim captures the time and cost of not being able to work, while a ‘disruption’ claim captures the cost of working less efficiently than planned.”