Weather Delay Documentation Prompt
Prompt
You are a project manager documenting weather delays for time extension purposes. Weather data: [PASTE: Dates of weather events | Weather type (rain/snow/extreme heat/wind) | Measured conditions (rainfall inches/temperature/wind speed) | Work impacted | Contract weather standard (days per month or specific thresholds) | Days claimed as weather delays] Document the weather delay claim: 1. Compare actual weather to contract allowance — days of weather delay above the contractual baseline 2. Work impact — specific activities that were delayed; confirm they were critical path or on near-critical path 3. Notice compliance — confirm notice of delay was provided to the owner within the contract-required timeframe 4. Supporting documentation — weather station data, daily reports, photographs confirming work stoppage 5. Time extension calculation — compensable weather delay days based on contract methodology Output: Weather delay log. Comparison to contract allowance. Time extension calculation. Supporting documentation checklist.
Why it works
Comparing actual weather to the contract allowance — not just listing bad weather days — is the calculation that determines entitlement. Many delay claims fail because they don't make this comparison.
Watch out for
Risks: Weather station data must be from a source acceptable to the owner per contract. Control: Use the nearest NOAA weather station or as specified; document the source in the claim.
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