Contemporaneous Records Are Critical...
What are contemporaneous records?
They are daily/hourly records of events that occur on-site kept by project teams.
They are recorded when the event occurs and can prove critical if a claim for additional time and cost arises.
Technology Wins!
Contemporaneous records can be captured more reliably than ever thanks to technology such as:
However all captured events must be recorded and described in a clear manner covering four very important points as a minimum.....
Four Key Points
Why do we need Records?
The main goal is to use records to demonstrate 'Cause and Effect'.
Images and videos which are supported by a thorough but not overly complex description can paint a clear picture.
Well organised records can reduce the likelihood of contentious claims.
What if you face a dispute?
If you face a dispute, you may need expert advice and support from Accura Consulting .
The bonus is that if you have organised your records in the manner detailed above, then the task may not be as difficult and may have a higher chance of success.
Contract Advisor with Nippon Koei Co Ltd
1 年Not only what is recorded, but when the records are submitted. No good having meticulous data if its relied upon long after the event occurred.
Nearly Retired at BROOKSON (5409) LIMITED
1 年Seems to concentrate on what you did (or did not do). What you WANTED to do but never made it onto the programme in the first place is far more important.
Project Director - IPP
1 年Agreed Paul, contemporaneous records are the bread and butter of the claims. Most of the time undervalued by employer and contractor alike until too late.
Director of Construction Projects & Assets | Independent Project Controls and Risk SME
1 年Paul McArd Thank you for the article. You've highlighted an important topic. In the execution phase, we often have to generate a lot of information. Based on my experience In case of a dispute, the side with better records, higher quality baselines, updated schedules, and more comprehensive historical reports usually has a stronger argument.