There really is no such thing as a standard claim format.
Some years ago I set about formulating a standard narrative template but had to abandon it as the possible permutations were enormous.
However a reasonable narrative sequence would be:
1. Explain the contractual circumstances
2. Describe the method of delay analysis and why it was selected
Then for each claim heading:
3. Set down the contract clause that entitles the claim
4. Describe the cause
5. Describe the effect and embed a snapshot of the programme
(It helps to show the critical path before the event and then after)
6. Summarise the situation at the end
Then after all events have been set down:
7. Deal with any concurrency
8. Summarise the cause and effect of every event in a tabular form
9. Formally state the whole entitlement to time and cost - which will be calculated in a further submission.
Remeber that you are sending this to someone who has no background knowledge of the project.
Include appendices of all the schedules - spreadsheets - copy documents - drawings etc that have been used and make sure that they are correctly tabulated and cross referenced to your narrative.
Apart from all that its easy.
Best regards
Mike Testro
Member for
17 years 11 months
Member for17 years11 months
Submitted by Kelechi Okonkwo on Thu, 2010-10-07 13:26
I am currently preparing backup materials for Eot Claims. I work for a contractor on a remeasured project that has witnessed a lot of additional works and changes in design. However my company have not exactly been a saint especially in procuring materials as materials are almost always delivered much later than planned.
My question is this if a Client gives additional works, does it then apply that all the effect of that additional work becomes the responsibility of the Client?
E.G if the client decides that an additional machine foundation is to be constructed after the contractor has finished all the foundation and even finishing works and the contractor forecasts the additional time required to complete and finish the additional foundation and reports this forecast to the client to add to the schedule a compensation event.
What happens if the contractor does not meet the target date set in the forecast and finishes much later due to procurement issues with delivery of some of the materials.
Does it client bear responsibility for the whole duration of the additional works or does the client hold the contractor responsible based on the forecast reported when the work was issued.
How are these delays to be treated with respect to LDs and Milestone defaults
Member for
17 years 11 months
Member for17 years11 months
Submitted by Kelechi Okonkwo on Thu, 2010-10-07 13:24
I am currently preparing backup materials for Eot Claims. I work for a contractor on a remeasured project that has witnessed a lot of additional works and changes in design. However my company have not exactly been a saint especially in procuring materials as materials are almost always delivered much later than planned.
My question is this if a Client gives additional works, does it then apply that all the effect of that additional work becomes the responsibility of the Client?
E.G if the client decides that an additional machine foundation is to be constructed after the contractor has finished all the foundation and even finishing works and the contractor forecasts the additional time required to complete and finish the additional foundation and reports this forecast to the client to add to the schedule a compensation event.
What happens if the contractor does not meet the target date set in the forecast and finishes much later due to procurement issues with delivery of some of the materials.
Does it client bear responsibility for the whole duration of the additional works or does the client hold the contractor responsible based on the forecast reported when the work was issued.
How are these delays to be treated with respect to LDs and Milestone defaults
Member for
17 years 3 months
Member for17 years3 months
Submitted by Samer Zawaydeh on Fri, 2010-08-27 13:01
Member for
19 years 10 monthsHi Harish There really is no
Hi Harish
There really is no such thing as a standard claim format.
Some years ago I set about formulating a standard narrative template but had to abandon it as the possible permutations were enormous.
However a reasonable narrative sequence would be:
1. Explain the contractual circumstances
2. Describe the method of delay analysis and why it was selected
Then for each claim heading:
3. Set down the contract clause that entitles the claim
4. Describe the cause
5. Describe the effect and embed a snapshot of the programme
(It helps to show the critical path before the event and then after)
6. Summarise the situation at the end
Then after all events have been set down:
7. Deal with any concurrency
8. Summarise the cause and effect of every event in a tabular form
9. Formally state the whole entitlement to time and cost - which will be calculated in a further submission.
Remeber that you are sending this to someone who has no background knowledge of the project.
Include appendices of all the schedules - spreadsheets - copy documents - drawings etc that have been used and make sure that they are correctly tabulated and cross referenced to your narrative.
Apart from all that its easy.
Best regards
Mike Testro
Member for
17 years 11 monthsDelay Claims
Hello Guys,
I am currently preparing backup materials for Eot Claims. I work for a contractor on a remeasured project that has witnessed a lot of additional works and changes in design. However my company have not exactly been a saint especially in procuring materials as materials are almost always delivered much later than planned.
My question is this if a Client gives additional works, does it then apply that all the effect of that additional work becomes the responsibility of the Client?
E.G if the client decides that an additional machine foundation is to be constructed after the contractor has finished all the foundation and even finishing works and the contractor forecasts the additional time required to complete and finish the additional foundation and reports this forecast to the client to add to the schedule a compensation event.
What happens if the contractor does not meet the target date set in the forecast and finishes much later due to procurement issues with delivery of some of the materials.
Does it client bear responsibility for the whole duration of the additional works or does the client hold the contractor responsible based on the forecast reported when the work was issued.
How are these delays to be treated with respect to LDs and Milestone defaults
Member for
17 years 11 monthsDelay Claims
Hello Guys,
I am currently preparing backup materials for Eot Claims. I work for a contractor on a remeasured project that has witnessed a lot of additional works and changes in design. However my company have not exactly been a saint especially in procuring materials as materials are almost always delivered much later than planned.
My question is this if a Client gives additional works, does it then apply that all the effect of that additional work becomes the responsibility of the Client?
E.G if the client decides that an additional machine foundation is to be constructed after the contractor has finished all the foundation and even finishing works and the contractor forecasts the additional time required to complete and finish the additional foundation and reports this forecast to the client to add to the schedule a compensation event.
What happens if the contractor does not meet the target date set in the forecast and finishes much later due to procurement issues with delivery of some of the materials.
Does it client bear responsibility for the whole duration of the additional works or does the client hold the contractor responsible based on the forecast reported when the work was issued.
How are these delays to be treated with respect to LDs and Milestone defaults
Member for
17 years 3 monthsRE: Sample claim document
Dear Harish,
We had a thread a while back:
http://www.planningplanet.com/forum/forum_post.asp?fid=1&Cat=7&Top=70850
You will find plenty of good information in it.
With kind regards,
Samer
Member for
16 years 11 monthsRE: Sample claim document
Hi Harish
Check this link
http://www.pmicos.org/topics/topic%20-%20jan2006topic.pdf