Fig. 1
Cost claim categories_
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| CC 1 | Ambiguity in documents |
| CC 2 | Construction method change due to Engineer’s comments (on Contractor’s method statement) |
| CC 3 | Error in setting out due to incorrect data shown on drawings |
| CC 4 | Rectification of damage caused by excepted risks |
| CC 5 | Disposal of fossils |
| CC 6 | Facilities provided to other contractors, in excess of those anticipated at the tender stage |
| CC 7 | Additional tests (to verify compliance with specifications, in excess of those anticipated at the tender stage) |
| CC 8 | Uncovering of works for examination |
| CC 9 | Delayed possession of works |
| CC 10 | Acceleration of works |
| CC 11 | Suspension of works |
| CC 12 | Additional work (to other parts of the works) arising from repairs or defects |
| CC 13 | Investigation of alleged defects |
| CC 14 | Interest on claims due to their late valuation |
| CC 15 | |
| CC 15A | – late instructions |
| CC 15B | – variations |
| CC 15C | – opening for inspection |
| CC 15D | – delay caused by any person or organization employed by the Employer |
| CC 15E | – late delivery of materials by the Employer |
| CC 16 | Employer’s breach of contract |
| CC 17 | Variations (including Engineer’s instruction to change) |
| CC 18 | |
| CC 18A | – Delay caused by additional/unforeseen government departmental procedures and late issue of consent |
| CC 18B | – Overbreaks on cutting slopes |
| CC 18B+CC 18C | – Delays caused by unforeseeable obstructions to foundation constructions |
| CC minor | – Delays due to variations |
| – Incorporation of categories where claims were relatively “minor” |
Time claim categories_
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| TC 1 | Inclement weather |
| TC 2 | Hoisting of typhoon signal no. 8 or above |
| TC 3 | Instruction issued to resolve discrepancy |
| TC 4 | Variation Order |
| TC 5 | Substantial increase in quantity of any work item not resulting from a variation |
| TC 6 | Delayed possession of site |
| TC 7 | Disruption to regular progress due to: |
| TC 7A | – late instructions |
| TC 7B | – variations |
| TC 7C | – opening for inspection |
| TC 7D | – delay caused by any person or organization employed by the Employer |
| TC 7E | – late delivery of materials by the Employer |
| TC 8 | Suspension of works by the Employer |
| TC 9 | Delay caused by an utility services organization |
| TC 10 | Excepted risks |
| TC 11 | |
| TC 11A | – Disruption to regular progress due to additional/unforeseen government departmental procedures, or late consent |
| TC 11B | – Disruption to regular progress due to unforeseeable obstructions |