- Construction programming: This section discusses the fundamentals of CPM programming and how to create and validate a baseline programme. It also covers other planning techniques, such as PERT, Gantt charts and line of balance.
- Identification of construction delays: This section explores the process of identifying delay events, including establishing a basis for identifying delay, the preparation of an as-built programme and the recording of delay events.
- Analysis of construction delays: This section delves into the various methods of delay analysis, including the impact as-planned, collapsed as-built, time impact analysis (TIA) and as-planned versus as-built. It also examines the selection criteria and guidance for choosing an appropriate delay analysis method.
- Problematic issues: This section addresses some of the most common problematic issues related to delay analysis, including float, concurrency, programme approvals, acceleration, mitigation and the contractor’s entitlement to early completion.
- Effective presentation of delay analysis: This section provides guidance on the effective presentation of delay analysis, using a combination of case studies, worked examples, charts and graphs, and demonstrative evidence, such as animations and photographs.
This book is a valuable resource for anyone involved in construction who needs to understand and manage delay claims, particularly those who are responsible for preparing or responding to claims. It is also a useful resource for attorneys, owners and construction professionals who want to simplify and understand the complex processes and techniques involved in delay analysis.
Here are some of the key points from the book:
- It is essential to have a properly prepared and validated baseline programme to be able to accurately identify and measure delay events. The baseline programme should reflect the contractor’s original intentions and be updated to reflect actual progress.
- There are several different methods of delay analysis, and the best method to use will depend on the circumstances of the case. The authors discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each method, and provide guidance on how to select the most appropriate method for a particular situation.
- Understanding concurrency and float ownership is critical to accurately assessing delay events. The authors provide detailed explanations of these concepts and discuss how they are handled in the courts.
- Accurate record keeping is essential for demonstrating delay events and supporting claims for compensation. The authors provide a comprehensive list of the types of records that should be kept and discuss how to organise and manage these records.
- Effective presentation of delay analysis is essential for communicating findings to tribunals and courts. The authors provide guidance on how to present delay analysis using a combination of case studies, worked examples, charts and graphs, and demonstrative evidence, such as animations and photographs.
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