The industry is full of misconceptions about forensic scheduling. Treating a claim as a "wish list" is the fastest way to a rejection.
Common Industry Pitfalls
Contractors often assume delay analysis is a simple task for a standard project planner involving basic tables and bar charts.
Self-proclaimed "experts" often try to build a claim by simply adding a few sentences to existing project data.
Many experts lack specific project-type experience, leading to obvious technical mistakes in their analysis.
Incredibly, some "experts" cannot even operate the scheduling software required to verify the data.
Clients frequently reject claims without review, operating under the false assumption that contractors have no right to claim.
What is True Delay Analysis?
Delay analysis is not about capturing a "wish list" of dates in a complex format and hoping for approval. It is a systematic process that demands a unique blend of theoretical and practical knowledge.
Success requires the mastery of contracts, schedules, evidence, and project documentation to identify the root cause of delay. The final goal is to present findings so clearly that there is minimum room for interpretation.
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Delay analysis considering contractors concurrent delays/fault.
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