PM has requested quotations for costs associated with delayed start. Contractors EWN and correspondence identified off-site equipment held pending instruction to access the works. CECA rates in contract. PM considers off-site equipment cannot be claimed as part of cost of delayed access.
This is equipment to be used in working area. No disagreement that delayed access is Employer responsibility. No disagreement that Contractor advised off-site equipment is being held and cannot be redeployed - subsequently has been when delayed extended beyond date for completion.
Under assessment and/or general principles of assessing damages, is the Contractor correct in claiming cost for off-site held equipment?
This is equipment to be used in working area. No disagreement that delayed access is Employer responsibility. No disagreement that Contractor advised off-site equipment is being held and cannot be redeployed - subsequently has been when delayed extended beyond date for completion.
Under assessment and/or general principles of assessing damages, is the Contractor correct in claiming cost for off-site held equipment?