Ever wonder why projects really get delayed?

 Ever wonder why projects really get delayed

It's called delays in construction 

Let’s break it down with simple examples (so clear that even building a toy house makes sense 🧱👇).

👷 Contractor Delay Event (CDE):

When the builder takes too long or makes mistakes. (Think: rework, resource gaps, poor planning.)

👑 Employer Delay Event (EDE):

When the client doesn’t provide approvals, designs, or materials on time. The contractor waits.

💰 Compensable Delay:

The contractor loses time because of the client → entitled to money and time.

⏰ Concurrent Delay:

Both client and contractor cause delays at the same time → shared responsibility.

🚨 Critical Delay:

The worst kind—it hits the critical path. Project completion gets pushed.

🌧 Excusable Delay:

Unforeseen events (like extreme weather, Corona, etc) → contractor gets time, but not money.

😬 Non-Excusable Delay:

Contractor’s fault (poor productivity, weak supervision). No extra time or cost.

🌍 Global Delay:

Delays affect the entire project → completion slips as a whole.

🏠 Local Delay:

Only specific activities or portions get delayed (e.g., roof works), not the full project.

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