Are Impact Damages on Construction Projects Recoverable Even When There is No Project Delay?
Many owners assume that a project delivered on time is safe from claims. It isn't. Impact damages, the hidden costs of lost productivity from late RFI responses, design errors, and disrupted site access, can be recovered even when the schedule never slips. The first article in our Owner's Corner series explains what impact damages are, traces their legal roots from Groves to the landmark Pittman decision, and outlines practical steps owners can take to limit their exposure.