An overview of Time Impact Analysis

Time Impact delay analysis is a prospective analysis that demonstrates the causality of the delaying event, at the time of the delaying event, using a current project program.

As with all methodologies, there are pros and cons to its usage which results in it being more appropriate to use in certain occasions.

• It demonstrates causation at the time of the delay;
• Ideally used to demonstrate causation during the project;
• Can be used to demonstrate delays (convincingly) after the completion of the project by retrospectively impacting the baseline program contemporaneous program updates;
• Relies on established facts;
• Best method of analysis during the project;
• The chain of causation is satisfied; Allows for changes to logic, durations and the critical path; Progress and concurrency are considered.
• Progress and concurrency are considered.

• Costly and slow to produce, especially if impacting the baseline retrospectively (post project completion);
• Requires good supporting, contemporaneous records;
• Being a prospective form of analysis, it might not demonstrate the precise, actual delay to completion;
• Some concerns of its suitability in demonstrating delay after the fact when it is a prospective form of analysis

• Good as-built records;
• Regularly updated programs accompanied by supporting change management documents;
• Dynamic programs that are responsive to change i.e., a “real” as-built, not simply indicative start and finish dates of completed activities

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