Element of Constructive Acceleration: Contractor is entitled to a(n) _____ delay.

Element of Constructive Acceleration: Contractor is entitled to a(n) _____ delay.

• A. Compensable
• B. Concurrent
• C. Unreasonable
• D. Excusable

Answer: (D)

Constructive acceleration occurs when owner-caused delays push the project off its original schedule, forcing the contractor to speed up to try to meet the completion date. Since the delay comes from the owner’s actions and not from the contractor’s fault, it is classified as excusable. The contractor gets an extension of time for that portion of the schedule, rather than payment for extra costs (unless the contract specifically provides for cost recovery). It’s not described as compensable in this context, and it isn’t about concurrency or unreasonableness. So the delay is excusable.

Constructive acceleration occurs when owner-caused delays push the project off its original schedule, forcing the contractor to speed up to try to meet the completion date. Since the delay comes from the owner’s actions and not from the contractor’s fault, it is classified as excusable. The contractor gets an extension of time for that portion of the schedule, rather than payment for extra costs (unless the contract specifically provides for cost recovery). It’s not described as compensable in this context, and it isn’t about concurrency or unreasonableness. So the delay is excusable.