Viewpoint Contract Delay What Is It and How Are We

This paper examines the management of contract delays in the construction industry as cur-rently practised, and suggests some best practice alternative methods. Research results about the level of contractor’s time management skills were analysed to determine the relat-ed impact on their ability to manage contract delays. A comparison was made between three conditions of contracts used in New Zealand to determine how delay management should be managed with a discussion about how the different contract conditions distribute risk among the parties. Recommendations were made to improve contract conditions, up-skill industry practitioners and ensure student graduates have adequate delay management skills