15.1 Introduction

• Library: Virginia Construction Law Deskbook (Virginia CLE) (2019 Ed.)

15.1 INTRODUCTION

Owners and contractors want their projects to be completed on time and on budget, or better. Unfortunately, events occur during a construction project that may delay completion and add to the costs of the owner or contractor. Typically, the parties to a construction project assign or assume the risks of scheduling, delays, and delay damages in their contracts. With the allocation of risk often comes the allocation of liability.

This chapter discusses construction project scheduling...