Delay Claims In Data Centre Construction: Part 1

Why They Are Different, Why They Are Difficult and How They Are Proven

Introduction

Delay is a primary driver of cost overruns and disputes across all construction sectors. While standard conflicts over liquidated damages, extensions of time and prolongation costs remain central, data centre projects present a distinct risk profile. The specific technical, commercial and logistical demands of modern data centre delivery create unique scheduling pressures and contractual complexities that set the sector apart.

This paper will examine delay claims in data centre construction in two parts, as follows:

• Part 1 examines how and why data centre construction differs from traditional sectors, identifies common causes of delay and explores how these delays impact progress.