Excusable, but non-compensable delays are:

• A. Beyond owner control
• B. Within owner control
• C. Owner Changes
• D. Differing site conditions

Answer: (A)

Excusable delays that are noncompensable occur when the delay stems from events outside anyone’s control, so the contractor gets more time but no extra payment. If the delay is beyond the owner’s control, it isn’t the contractor’s fault and the contract typically allows a time extension without additional costs being paid to the contractor. That’s why delays caused by factors outside the owner’s control fit this category.

Delays within the owner’s control aren’t excusable in this sense because the owner’s actions can be managed or avoided, so they don’t justify noncompensable extensions. Owner changes (change orders) and differing site conditions usually involve some form of cost adjustment or at least a potential for compensation, rather than being strictly noncompensable extensions.