Time of the essence in construction contracts - Revision history

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	* Time at large.		* Time at large.

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	* Practical completion.		* Practical completion.
	* Progress of construction works.		* Progress of construction works.
		+	* Reasonable time.
	* Regularly and diligently.		* Regularly and diligently.
	* Time at large.		* Time at large.

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	Whilst time is generally not of the essence in construction contracts, they do tend to include a requirement that the contractor proceeds ‘regularly and diligently’ irrespective of whether it is apparent that the completion date will be achieved.		Whilst time is generally not of the essence in construction contracts, they do tend to include a requirement that the contractor proceeds ‘regularly and diligently’ irrespective of whether it is apparent that the completion date will be achieved.

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	* Completion date.		* Completion date.
	* Extension of time.		* Extension of time.
		+	* Just-in-time manufacturing.
	* Practical completion.		* Practical completion.
	* Progress of construction works.		* Progress of construction works.

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	The term ‘Time is of the essence’ refers to a contractual position in which, if one of the parties to the contract fails to complete their obligations by a specified date, then the other party can treat the contract as terminated. This might be appropriate for example in the supply of perishable goods where late delivery would go to the ‘root’ of the contract, depriving the innocent party of the whole benefit of the contract. They may then terminate the contract and claim damages.		The term ‘Time is of the essence’ refers to a contractual position in which, if one of the parties to the contract fails to complete their obligations by a specified date, then the other party can treat the contract as terminated. This might be appropriate for example in the supply of perishable goods where late delivery would go to the ‘root’ of the contract, depriving the innocent party of the whole benefit of the contract. They may then terminate the contract and claim damages.

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−	*Completion date.	+
−	*Extension of time.	+	* Completion date.
−	*Practical completion.	+	* Extension of time.
−	*Time at large.	+	* Practical completion.
		+	* Progress of construction works.
		+	* Regularly and diligently.
		+	* Time at large.

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−	The term ‘Time is of the essence’ refers to a contractual position in which if one of the parties to the contract fails to complete their obligations by a specified date, then the other party can treat the contract as terminated. This might be appropriate for example in the supply of perishable goods where late delivery would go to the ‘root’ of the contract, depriving the innocent party of the whole benefit of the contract. They may then terminate the contract and claim damages.	+	The term ‘Time is of the essence’ refers to a contractual position in which, if one of the parties to the contract fails to complete their obligations by a specified date, then the other party can treat the contract as terminated. This might be appropriate for example in the supply of perishable goods where late delivery would go to the ‘root’ of the contract, depriving the innocent party of the whole benefit of the contract. They may then terminate the contract and claim damages.

	Time can be of the essence if the contract says it is, or where it can be implied from the contract. Setting a completion date is not sufficient to make time of the essence. However, where one party has caused delay, the other party can give notice requiring completion by a certain date, thereby making time of the essence.		Time can be of the essence if the contract says it is, or where it can be implied from the contract. Setting a completion date is not sufficient to make time of the essence. However, where one party has caused delay, the other party can give notice requiring completion by a certain date, thereby making time of the essence.

−	Typically on construction contracts, time is not of the essence, but rather a completion date is set (the date by which practical completion must be certified). There are generally mechanisms allowing the completion date to be adjusted, and liquidated damages can be claimed by the client if delays that are the fault of the contractor result in a failure to complete the works by the completion date. ~~The~~ contract is not terminated, and to do so would generally not be in the interests of either party.	+	Typically on construction contracts, time is not of the essence, but rather a completion date is set (the date by which practical completion must be certified). There are generally mechanisms allowing the completion date to be adjusted, and liquidated damages can be claimed by the client if delays that are the fault of the contractor result in a failure to complete the works by the completion date. However, the contract is not terminated, and to do so would generally not be in the interests of either party.

	If ‘time is at large’, ie there is no date for completion, or the date for completion has become invalid (with no mechanism for extension), then the contractor is no longer bound by the obligation to complete the works by a certain date. The client would then not be able to claim liquidated damages from the contractor and the contractor would only have to complete the works in a 'reasonable' time. The client would then only be entitled to damages if they could established that the contract was not completed within a reasonable time.		If ‘time is at large’, ie there is no date for completion, or the date for completion has become invalid (with no mechanism for extension), then the contractor is no longer bound by the obligation to complete the works by a certain date. The client would then not be able to claim liquidated damages from the contractor and the contractor would only have to complete the works in a 'reasonable' time. The client would then only be entitled to damages if they could established that the contract was not completed within a reasonable time.

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−	The term ‘Time of the ~~Essence’~~ refers to a contractual position in which if one of the parties to the contract fails to complete their obligations by a specified date, then the other party can treat the contract as terminated. This might be appropriate for example in the supply of perishable goods where late delivery would ~~be unacceptable. The breach is said to~~ go to the ‘root’ of the contract, depriving the innocent party of the whole benefit of the contract. They may then terminate the contract and claim damages.	+	The term ‘Time is of the essence’ refers to a contractual position in which if one of the parties to the contract fails to complete their obligations by a specified date, then the other party can treat the contract as terminated. This might be appropriate for example in the supply of perishable goods where late delivery would go to the ‘root’ of the contract, depriving the innocent party of the whole benefit of the contract. They may then terminate the contract and claim damages.

	Time can be of the essence if the contract says it is, or where it can be implied from the contract. Setting a completion date is not sufficient to make time of the essence. However, where one party has caused delay, the other party can give notice requiring completion by a certain date, thereby making time of the essence.		Time can be of the essence if the contract says it is, or where it can be implied from the contract. Setting a completion date is not sufficient to make time of the essence. However, where one party has caused delay, the other party can give notice requiring completion by a certain date, thereby making time of the essence.

−	Typically on construction contracts, time is not of the essence, but rather a completion date is set (the date by which practical completion must be certified). There are generally mechanisms allowing the completion date to be adjusted, and liquidated damages can be claimed by the client if delays that are the fault of the contractor result in a failure to complete the works by the completion date. The contract is not terminated, and ~~this~~ would generally not be in the interests of either party.	+	Typically on construction contracts, time is not of the essence, but rather a completion date is set (the date by which practical completion must be certified). There are generally mechanisms allowing the completion date to be adjusted, and liquidated damages can be claimed by the client if delays that are the fault of the contractor result in a failure to complete the works by the completion date. The contract is not terminated, and to do so would generally not be in the interests of either party.

	If ‘time is at large’, ie there is no date for completion, or the date for completion has become invalid (with no mechanism for extension), then the contractor is no longer bound by the obligation to complete the works by a certain date. The client would then not be able to claim liquidated damages from the contractor and the contractor would only have to complete the works in a 'reasonable' time. The client would then only be entitled to damages if they could established that the contract was not completed within a reasonable time.		If ‘time is at large’, ie there is no date for completion, or the date for completion has become invalid (with no mechanism for extension), then the contractor is no longer bound by the obligation to complete the works by a certain date. The client would then not be able to claim liquidated damages from the contractor and the contractor would only have to complete the works in a 'reasonable' time. The client would then only be entitled to damages if they could established that the contract was not completed within a reasonable time.

−	Whilst time is generally not of the essence, construction contracts do tend to include a ~~provision requiring~~ that the contractor proceeds ‘regularly and diligently’ irrespective of whether it is apparent that the completion date will be achieved.	+	Whilst time is generally not of the essence in construction contracts, they do tend to include a requirement that the contractor proceeds ‘regularly and diligently’ irrespective of whether it is apparent that the completion date will be achieved.

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The term ‘Time of the Essence’ refers to a contractual position in which if one of the parties to the contract fails to complete their obligations by a specified date, then the other party can treat the contract as terminated. This might be appropriate for example in the supply of perishable goods where late delivery would be unacceptable. The breach is said to go to the ‘root’ of the contract, depriving the innocent party of the whole benefit of the contract. They may then terminate the contract and claim damages.

Time can be of the essence if the contract says it is, or where it can be implied from the contract. Setting a completion date is not sufficient to make time of the essence. However, where one party has caused delay, the other party can give notice requiring completion by a certain date, thereby making time of the essence.

Typically on construction contracts, time is not of the essence, but rather a completion date is set (the date by which practical completion must be certified). There are generally mechanisms allowing the completion date to be adjusted, and liquidated damages can be claimed by the client if delays that are the fault of the contractor result in a failure to complete the works by the completion date. The contract is not terminated, and this would generally not be in the interests of either party.

If ‘time is at large’, ie there is no date for completion, or the date for completion has become invalid (with no mechanism for extension), then the contractor is no longer bound by the obligation to complete the works by a certain date. The client would then not be able to claim liquidated damages from the contractor and the contractor would only have to complete the works in a 'reasonable' time. The client would then only be entitled to damages if they could established that the contract was not completed within a reasonable time.

Whilst time is generally not of the essence, construction contracts do tend to include a provision requiring that the contractor proceeds ‘regularly and diligently’ irrespective of whether it is apparent that the completion date will be achieved.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
*Completion date.
*Extension of time.
*Practical completion.
*Time at large.

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