Construction delay claims are some of the most common—and most expensive—disputes on a project. Whether caused by weather, design changes, late payments, or coordination failures, delays can derail schedules, impact cash flow, and trigger costly back-and-forth between owners, contractors, and subs.

At Elkhoury Law, I represent clients on both sides of delay claims—asserting claims for compensation and time, or defending against them with strong documentation and legal strategy.

Construction Attorney in Houston, TX

Houston is one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the U.S., and with record-breaking development comes inevitable delays—whether it’s a $50 million commercial project in Midtown or a custom home going up in The Woodlands. Between supply chain shortages, permit slowdowns, severe weather, and labor constraints, even the best-planned projects can grind to a halt.

These disruptions don’t just frustrate timelines—they increase costs, derail budgets, and can trigger legal disputes. Whether you’re a national or Texas project developer, a general contractor in River Oaks, a developer in The Woodlands, or a subcontractor across Harris County, knowing your rights under Texas law and your contractual obligations is essential.

At Elkhoury Law, I assist clients in navigating construction delay issues: enforcing contract clauses, preparing delay claims, and resolving disputes through negotiation or litigation. With extensive experience in Texas construction law, I help ensure your projects stay on track—or, if they don’t, that you’re compensated fairly.

What is a Construction Delay Claim?

A delay claim is a demand for compensation or time extension due to a disruption in the project schedule. These claims may arise under:

• Lump Sum, GMP, Unit Price, or Time & Materials contracts

• Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, or CMAR delivery models

• Public and private projects, especially where milestones or substantial completion are contractually defined

Common causes of construction delays include:

• Owner-caused delays (late approvals, design changes, access issues)

• Contractor delays (worksite inefficiencies, manpower shortages)

• Force majeure events (weather, COVID-19, supply chain disruptions)

• Concurrent delays, where both parties share fault

How Elkhoury Law Can Help With Construction Delay Claims

I assist both claimants and targets of delay claims at every stage:

• Helping you understand your contract, including definitions of delay, liquidated damages criteria, eligibility for extensions of time, and notice rules

• Asserting claims for time extensions, delay damages, or loss of productivity

• Defending against delay claims and evaluating entitlement

• Enforcing notice requirements and delay claim procedures

• Coordinating with schedulers and field staff to build a claim or defense

• Identifying liquidated damages triggers and offsets

• Drafting compliant notices under AIA and custom contracts

• Preserving claims documentation: RFIs, daily reports, meeting minutes, etc.

• Negotiating change orders and time impact analyses (TIAs)