# JCT Sub-Contract SBCSub/A - Subcontractor Delays

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**Category:** JCT Contracts\
**Created:** [27 June 2023 06:22 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/jct-sub-contract-sbcsub-a-subcontractor-delays/20883 "2023-06-27T06:22:47Z")\
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**Post date:** [27 June 2023 06:22 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/jct-sub-contract-sbcsub-a-subcontractor-delays/20883/1 "2023-06-27T06:22:47Z")

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In the absence of an LAD clause in the above, how are delays caused by the sub-contractor dealt with - assuming there is no entitlement to an EOT.

Is it a breach of contract with recovery at common law?

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**Author:** ![Peter\_Papadakis](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/reachback.builtintelligence.com/peter_papadakis/32/1096_2.png) [@Peter\_Papadakis](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Peter_Papadakis)\
**Post date:** [27 June 2023 17:06 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/jct-sub-contract-sbcsub-a-subcontractor-delays/20883/2 "2023-06-27T17:06:27Z")

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Paul, you would be normally looking at the relevant clause for failure of Sub-Contractor to complete on time (e.g. clause 2.21 in the 2011 edition) where it states that the Contractor is entitled to any direct loss and/or expense suffered as a result of such failure.

As for both Parties’ rights for damages at common law, these are usually preserved under the JCT forms; however, since there is a contractual remedy in place, I don’t see this route appropriate.