Acts of God delays are typically caused by which events?

• A. Weather, earthquakes, floods
• B. Labor disputes
• C. Material shortages
• D. Design changes

Answer: (A)

Acts of God delays come from natural events outside anyone’s control that halt work. Weather, earthquakes, and floods fit this because they physically disrupt the site, create unsafe conditions, or damage access and equipment, and they aren’t caused by the contractor or by the client. In many contracts, these events are treated as force majeure, allowing time extensions when they occur. By contrast, labor disputes, material shortages, or design changes arise from human actions or planning issues, not natural events, so they aren’t considered Acts of God delays.