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Section 6Compensation Events

Clause 63.9

CE Assessment — Overlap

Purpose

If two or more CEs overlap, their combined effect is assessed together. The assessment separates the effects of each CE.

Practical Application

Overlapping CEs require careful delay analysis. The contractor demonstrates each CE's individual contribution to the total delay.

Common Pitfalls

If CEs overlap with Contractor delays, the Contractor's delay entitlement may be reduced. The burden of proving which delay caused which effect falls on the Contractor.

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