Definitions of Delays
* Excusable Delay: These are delays not caused by the contractor and may be beyond their control. They can be compensable (entitling the contractor to both time and monetary compensation) or non- compensable (entitling only time extension). Examples include acts of God or owner-caused delays.
* Non-Excusable Delay: These delays are caused by the contractor, such as poor planning or lack of resources. Non-excusable delays do not qualify for any compensation or time extensions.
* Compensable Delay: A type of excusable delay caused by the owner or their representatives that entitles the contractor to both time extension and additional compensation.
* Non-Compensable Delay: An excusable delay that entitles only time extension but no monetary compensation (e.g., natural disasters).
PSP Study Guide Reference: The PSP Study Guide emphasizes understanding the types of delays to analyze their impacts on schedules and costs. Non-excusable delays, which result from the contractor's actions, are clearly categorized as not providing grounds for time extensions or additional payments.
Analysis for Selection:
* Option A: Non-excusable delays do not provide contractors with any extensions or compensation as they result from the contractor's responsibility.
* Option B: Compensable delays provide both time and compensation and do not match the question's condition.
* Option C: Non-compensable delays, though they provide no monetary compensation, can allow time extensions under certain circumstances.
* Option D: Excusable delays generally entitle contractors to time extensions, with or without compensation depending on the type.
Conclusion: The correct answer is A. Non-excusable delay, as these delays provide neither time extensions nor compensation to the contractor.