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Skanska USA Building, Inc.

September 23, 2021Judge Eyester
Partially SustainedDelay / Disruption / Suspension

Skanska USA Building, Inc. appealed against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding delays caused by the government's untimely approval of steel shop drawings, claiming constructive acceleration. The Board granted the government's motion for summary judgment, concluding that Skanska failed to timely request an extension.

Material Facts

  • The government awarded fixed-priced Contract No. W912DR-13-C-0002 to Skanska for the construction of the Asymmetric Warfare Group Headquarters Complex.
  • Skanska was required to submit shop drawings to the government for approval before beginning fabrication.
  • The government failed to return the shop drawing submittals within the required 30-day period.
  • Skanska notified the government multiple times about delays caused by the late return of submittals but did not formally request an extension of time.
  • Skanska's change order request included zero additional days to the project schedule.

Parties

Appellant
Skanska USA Building, Inc.
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Contract Number
Contract No. W912DR-13-C-0002
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