Should the client pay the main contractor for any loss and expense that might arise from the delay?

Project Administration

Question 1 – Approx 500 words

Question 2 – use file ‘Application for payment (Task 2)’ to copy format

Question 3 – use files ‘Proposed Vehicles Repair Centre (Task 3)’ and ‘Template for elemental cost plan (Task 3 )’ to answer this

Question 4 – use file ‘JCT SBC/Q 2016 (Task 4) to help answer this).

How to answer Question 4:

– Refer to the scenario and explain the impact of the concurrent delay.

– What are concurrent delays and how can the parties deal with such an outcome?

– What are the implications of using a named contractor?

– Should the client pay the main contractor for any loss and expense that might arise from the delay?

– Could there be an option to claim for loss and expenses on the part of the main contractor?

– Refer to any relevant matters and perhaps establish a cause and effect. In other words what is likely to give rise to a particular relevant matter? Ensure you refer to the actual clauses and where applicable use an appropriate case law to either justify your position/stance or support your argument.

– Finally, draw some meaningful conclusion based on the scenario