The EOT claim process involves several structured steps, utilizing various tools and techniques to ensure a comprehensive and accurate claim. Below is a detailed explanation based on the provided table.

Step 1: Find the Events

Input:

Project baseline

Project updated documents (RFI, letters, material submittal log, shop drawing log, site instructions, inspection requests, etc.)

Project contract

Project specifications

Tools & Techniques:

Discussions with Project Manager (PM)

Detailed discussions with the project team

Estimate impact durations

Estimate new scope of work durations

Define relationships

Output:

Potential events report

Detailed discussions result

Delay notices

High-level events log

Notes:

Send the delay notice to the employer within the period of submitting according to your contract conditions

Step 2: Record Supporting Documents

Input:

Project baseline

Delay notices

Detailed discussions result

High-level events log

Tools & Techniques:

Update events log

Output:

Updated events log

Step 3: Analyse Delays

Input:

Project baseline

High-level events log

Tools & Techniques:

Create events Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Create events activities

Use As-Planned vs. As-Built technique

Output:

Revised impacted schedule

Updated events log

EOT for each event

Total EOT summary report

Notes:

Send the detailed impact analysis to the employer within the period of submitting according to your contract conditions

Step 4: Build the Case

Input:

Revised impacted schedule

Updated events log

Tools & Techniques:

Create narrative report for each event using Mail Merge

Output:

Narrative report for each event

Revised impacted schedule

Summary

This structured approach ensures all aspects of the delay and its impact are thoroughly documented and analyzed, aligning with best practices and contractual requirements. The use of detailed discussions, updated logs, and specific techniques like WBS and As-Planned vs. As-Built analysis helps in creating a strong case for the EOT claim.

References

For further details on EOT claims and related best practices, the following resources may be useful:

Turtons on EOT

Bibloteka on EOT Claims

Construction Front on EOT

Quantity Surveyor Blog on EOT

These resources provide comprehensive insights and additional examples to support the EOT claim process.