With the festive season upon us, members of the construction
industry are looking forward to – and preparing for – a
well-deserved break. For most projects, late December and early
January means 'tools down' for an extended period
(Shutdown Period), as many of us enjoy the festive
season. So, what happens to the project during the Shutdown Period?
In this article, we set out some of the key considerations for
projects during the festive season.
Counting days
One of the largest headaches for principals, superintendents and
contractors alike when planning for, or retrospectively accounting
for, the Shutdown Period is the counting of days. You will need to
count days for a variety of reasons including, among other
things:
