The starting date isn’t mentioned in any of the compensation events therefore the fact that it didn’t happen is not in itself a CE. The starting date only means programme and payment procedures commence and insurances are in place.
However it may be that another CE has occurred e.g. failure to provide access to the Site, not providing something, or not working within times / conditions etc.
Also changed physical conditions are a CE in themselves so the Contractor may have entitlement here depending on (amongst other things) what was in the Site Information.
Ideally the Parties should have reviewed the programme prior to contact award and incorporated revised dates into the contract.
However it may be that another CE has occurred e.g. failure to provide access to the Site, not providing something, or not working within times / conditions etc.
Also changed physical conditions are a CE in themselves so the Contractor may have entitlement here depending on (amongst other things) what was in the Site Information.
Ideally the Parties should have reviewed the programme prior to contact award and incorporated revised dates into the contract.