Time At Large within the Common Law Legal System: Application to Standard Forms of Contract

Abstract

Time is of extreme importance in the construction industry. The contractor has an obligation to complete the works within the time for completion. On the other hand, the employer should not impede the contractor in performing its obligations under the contract. If the contractor is prevented from completing a project by the date for completion for a reason for which the employer is responsible, and there is no right to extend time for completion or it is not properly extended, time becomes