Dear All,
I would like to have some advice on the matter of concurrency. In one of our warehouse building projects the situation is as mentioned below:
Activity-1 # Erection of PEB Structure (Procured & Installed by Contractor) - Lies on Critical Path
Activity-2 # Installation of Roof & Wall Panels (Supplied by Client and Installed by Contractor) - Lies on Critical Path with FS relationship to Activity-1
Now, what happened is that the Client delayed the delivery of the 'Roof & Wall Panels' due to which 'Activity-2' got delayed but in the same time the Contractor as well delayed the 'Erection of PEB Structure' due to delay in the delivery of the same.
Furthermore, we submitted an EOT claim for the delay in delivery of Roof & Wall panels (by Client) but it was rejected by the Client's Representative stating that this delay has not affected the contractor as his works was itself delayed and by the time these panels were delivered he was not ready for its installation.
That all said, I would like to know whether it is a case of concurrent delay or not. And does the rejection of EOT by Client's Representative correct?
Thanks in advance.
Kind Regards,
Kaif Mohsin