EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF EXTENSION OF TIME (EOT) CLAIMS IN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

DOI: https://doie.org/10.65985/APER.2026756112

Authors:

Dr.B.Ravinder,Gurram Govardhan Raja, N. Vinay Kumar, N. Venkata Sai Athreya

Keywords:

Contract, Risk, HAM, Delay Analysis

Abstract:

Infrastructure built and developed by the government in the interest of public facility. The project/s cannot be built overnight without having contracting system in place and its presence across the globe is appreciated. Government used to develop the projects through various types of contracts based on the available resources. There is shift in type of contract executed over a period of time based on available resources. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is the primary agency responsible for the development, maintenance, and management of the National Highway network in India. It implements highway construction projects (including expressways) under various government programmes and adopts a financing models such as EPC, HAM, and BOT. This study investigates the effectiveness of claim management in HAM based highway projects by identifying major delay-causing factors and evaluating their legitimacy from the perspective of key stakeholders. The research combines structured surveys with a statistical tool such as ANOVA to assess the severity and perception of delays across consultants, contractors, and employers. Considering the significant levels, the order of factors impacting the extension of time is Delay in approval of change in scope, Land Acquisition, Delay in Design Approvals, Pre Construction activities, Construction Execution Material Procurement Work Force Issues, Delay in commencement of ATMS work and Weather Conditions. Differences in stakeholder perceptions reveal the need for standardized procedures in claim evaluation and stronger contractual clarity. This study contributes practical insights and recommendations to improve the administration of EOT claims and foster collaborative claim management practices in public-private infrastructure projects, ensuring improved risk mitigation and timely project delivery.

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