Level:
Intermediate
TCM Section(s):
6.4. Forensic Performance Assessment
10.3. Change Management
Venue: 2022 AACE International Conference & Expo
Abstract: Schedule delays are a common and costly issue on construction projects. Analyzing these delays forensically relies upon the accuracy of project source data, thus ensuring the validity of the schedules is one of the most important steps in the process. Schedule validation for forensic analysis is focused on assuring the usefulness of the as-planned schedules and reasonableness of the as-built data for purposes of delay calculations. As-planned schedule validation generally consists of reviewing the technical adequacy and constructability of the schedule based on key aspects such as logic, constraints, milestones, critical path activities, scope of work, phasing, sequencing, crew flows, and logistics. As-built validation on the other hand typically consists of comparing the recorded as-built schedule data to contemporaneous documents, such as daily reports, timesheets, and cost records.
The purpose of this paper is to discuss best practices and industry metrics commonly used to determine if the schedule is reliable for a forensic schedule analysis. This paper will also include a case study that shows how to implement the schedule validation recommendations.
TCM Section(s):
6.4. Forensic Performance Assessment
10.3. Change Management
Venue: 2022 AACE International Conference & Expo
Abstract: Schedule delays are a common and costly issue on construction projects. Analyzing these delays forensically relies upon the accuracy of project source data, thus ensuring the validity of the schedules is one of the most important steps in the process. Schedule validation for forensic analysis is focused on assuring the usefulness of the as-planned schedules and reasonableness of the as-built data for purposes of delay calculations. As-planned schedule validation generally consists of reviewing the technical adequacy and constructability of the schedule based on key aspects such as logic, constraints, milestones, critical path activities, scope of work, phasing, sequencing, crew flows, and logistics. As-built validation on the other hand typically consists of comparing the recorded as-built schedule data to contemporaneous documents, such as daily reports, timesheets, and cost records.
The purpose of this paper is to discuss best practices and industry metrics commonly used to determine if the schedule is reliable for a forensic schedule analysis. This paper will also include a case study that shows how to implement the schedule validation recommendations.