Wet Weather Delays — Who Should Carry the Cost?

Rain is part of construction, particularly in Queensland and other regions with seasonal heavy rainfall. But when bad weather shuts down a site, the financial consequences can be significant. Idle machinery, labour costs, damaged work areas and disrupted programs can quickly affect project margins. Some contracts provide relief for certain weather events, while others place substantial risk on contractors. Should wet weather delays be treated as a shared project risk, or is it simply part of being a contractor? How does your business manage weather-related downtime?