ᐅ Construction keeps getting delayed – should I call the site manager?
Created on: 20 Apr 2018 06:50
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Hello everyone, do you perhaps have any advice on what to do when construction keeps getting delayed, besides constantly calling the site manager?
We are building with a general contractor. Construction started in mid-October 2017, but from December 1, 2017 to March 1, 2018, work was paused due to “bad weather.”
Since March 1, there have already been several interruptions of up to a week because the trades were not properly coordinated. The fact is, two weeks ago the roof structure was built and the gable was bricked. Now, nothing has happened again for a week. The site manager only makes unhelpful remarks like, for example, “I can’t expect someone to be on site every day?” Other construction sites in the area only started at the beginning of March and have already overtaken us.
Have you experienced something similar, and how did you apply pressure?
We are building with a general contractor. Construction started in mid-October 2017, but from December 1, 2017 to March 1, 2018, work was paused due to “bad weather.”
Since March 1, there have already been several interruptions of up to a week because the trades were not properly coordinated. The fact is, two weeks ago the roof structure was built and the gable was bricked. Now, nothing has happened again for a week. The site manager only makes unhelpful remarks like, for example, “I can’t expect someone to be on site every day?” Other construction sites in the area only started at the beginning of March and have already overtaken us.
Have you experienced something similar, and how did you apply pressure?
Please no arguing [emoji6]
I spoke with my site manager again yesterday, and he does not see the completion date at risk. If our house is still not weather-tight in 4 weeks, I will politely inform him that I reserve the right to take legal action starting from August 26th. We build 150 houses a year, we know what we’re doing... (statement by the site manager)
I spoke with my site manager again yesterday, and he does not see the completion date at risk. If our house is still not weather-tight in 4 weeks, I will politely inform him that I reserve the right to take legal action starting from August 26th. We build 150 houses a year, we know what we’re doing... (statement by the site manager)
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Knallkörper21 Apr 2018 20:18Reserving the right to take legal action in 3 months will hardly impress him.
And on what basis would you want to take any action now?
Before the agreed date, there is no basis for any steps. Until then, there is only a complaining client. The only thing that could be challenged now is the four months of bad weather, as these could potentially be counted towards the construction time guarantee.
Before the agreed date, there is no basis for any steps. Until then, there is only a complaining client. The only thing that could be challenged now is the four months of bad weather, as these could potentially be counted towards the construction time guarantee.
Knallkörper schrieb:
That is simply not correct. Maybe you mean a developer. In that case, your statement would be accurate. But the original poster is the client and has signed a work contract. Naturally, they should take action when a delay becomes apparent, meaning the contractor fails to deliver the agreed work according to the contract. This is basically the same as with construction defects.A delay is NOT apparent after just 4 months if the structural shell is already complete!
Maybe someone here will still recommend consulting a lawyer? Grab your popcorn, I’m watching [emoji1]
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Knallkörper21 Apr 2018 23:32ypg schrieb:
A delay is NOT noticeable within 4 months if the shell of the building is already completed!That’s not what I meant to say either. I wrote: When it becomes noticeable.
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HilfeHilfe22 Apr 2018 07:20Come on, guys, let them build. If it's one month later, you'll pay.
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