This project's purpose was to produce an educational guide for agencies on contract language and processes that, when used, will improve the likelihood of a contractor delivering a project on time. The guide is supported by the following:
1. Review of current industry standards and literature related to contract time determination, contract type, and contract disputes and claims
2. Investigation of current contract language producing successful contract completion.
3. Investigation of ways to mitigate potential project delays during the construction and design phase of a project
4. Understanding the use of liquidated damages, when they are used and frequency of collecting or negotiating them away
