Delays in the supply of materials

Project
Published: 25 November 2011
Edited: 14 January 2020

Read time: 5 minutes

Delays in the supply of some parts or materials for building projects can cause delays to the construction program and may result in delay to the completion of the project., This inconvenience and potentially a cost delay to the owner may create a likely area for dispute. Delayed supply of materials, components or parts can also encourage contractors to propose substitutions that may not be acceptable or desirable.