Construction Contractor Claims: The Detailed Damage Calculation Method

The best proof of a contractor's claim is to provide actual cost information from the company's accounting books and records with the damage calculation, presenting a direct cost for each item of delay. This is known as the detailed damage calculation method. Learn how to properly implement this method.

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