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(CDR-3868) Recommendations in Dealing with Disruptions and Loss of Productivity during Global Events (e.g. COVID-19 Pandemic)

Level: Intermediate
TCM Section(s):
10.3. Change Management
6.4. Forensic Performance Assessment
Venue: 2022 AACE International Conference & Expo

Abstract: Many construction projects have suffered various cost and/or time impacts to completion due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions (i.e., lockdowns, curfews, travel bans, and social distancing). To address the resulting impacts, the contractor and owner must examine the cost and time impacts on engineering deliverables, procurement, manufacturing, and construction performance, and separate the resulting delays from other owner or contractor-caused delays. This paper presents recommendations to project stakeholders to manage the disruptions and loss of productivity, and the claim preparation process, through two case studies and highlights cost and delay analysis considerations in construction claims.