Time and Date(s)

19/05/2026 at 5:00 PM ⇢ 19/05/2026 at 6:30 PM

Description

Concurrent Delay Demystified - Abstract

Concurrent delay is one of the most familiar yet least understood concepts in construction contracting – and for good reason.

Discussions frequently descend into subjective arguments about “fairness,” driven by opinion, bias, or emotion rather than evidence.

In this practical 50-minute presentation, Karsten Thomsen of Timewise Limited uses first principles thinking and straightforward programme demonstrations to cut through the confusion.

It is designed and targeted for Contractors, Principals, Engineers, and Consultants who want to replace guesswork with defensible, programme-based analysis.\

Drawing on real-life construction experience in New Zealand, he clearly explains what concurrent delay actually is, why it matters, and who needs to master it.

Participants will learn how to distinguish delay analysis (entitlement to time / Extension of Time) from concurrent-delay analysis (entitlement to cost compensation) and will see exactly how to prove or defend concurrency using the Critical Path Method, the latest unimpacted and impacted programmes, and contemporary records.

The session is firmly grounded in NZS 3910, the Society of Construction Law Delay and Disruption Protocol (2nd Edition), and AACE International Recommended Practices. A Q&A session followed by networking will conclude the presentation.

Karsten Thomsen from Timewise   

Karsten is a seasoned civil engineer with over 30 years of experience in project and general management within the construction industry, having served as a contractor, consultant, and client representative.

Karsten Thomsen | LinkedIn

Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026

Time: 5.00pm - 6.30pm

Location: Kahukura Building Ara Institute of Canterbury Corner of Moorhouse Ave and, Barbadoes Street, Christchurch – K Block Level 1, room 209. 

Meeting point:  Corner of Moorhouse Ave and, Barbadoes Street (access from both) Alternatively the Wilsons carpark at 132 Barbadoes Street.

Cost: Free for Building Institute members | $50 + GST to Non-Members 

CPD: 3 credits

Registrations: 5pm

Prestation starts: 5.30pm

Followed by: Q&A.

Location

Kahukura Building Ara Institute of Canterbury Corner of Moorhouse Ave and, Barbadoes Street, Christchurch – K Block Level 1, room 209.

Restrictions

Public Event

CPD Credits: 3