Construction Weather Guides

Practical, no-fluff references on weather delays — written for the estimators and PMs who have to argue about them.

Claims

How to Document a Weather Delay Claim

The three things every claim must prove, the evidence GCs actually accept, and the five mistakes that get legitimate claims denied.

Contracts

AIA A201 §8.3 Weather Delays, Explained

The "abnormal weather" test, the 21-day notice rule, and why §8.3 gives you time but not money.

Bidding

Anticipated Weather Days: How to Calculate Them for a Bid

Why "3 days a month" costs you both ways, and the three inputs that make a number defensible.

Soil

How Long Does Soil Take to Dry After Rain?

Clay vs. silt vs. sand, NRCS drainage classes, and why counting rainfall days alone understates an earthwork schedule by half.

Concrete

Concrete Pour Weather Limits

ACI temperature limits, rain timing, and the evaporation-rate trap that cracks slabs on a beautiful 70°F day.

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