This document discusses different methods for analyzing construction delays. It begins with an overview of forensic schedule analysis and definitions. It then examines the main delay analysis methodologies: as-planned vs as-built, impacted as-planned, time impact analysis, and as-built but for. For each methodology, it outlines the approach, strengths, and weaknesses. It emphasizes that the most suitable methodology depends on the specific project factors and available information. It recommends following industry guidance and notes that facts should take precedence over theoretical analyses. The document aims to provide an unbiased overview of delay analysis options to help practitioners choose the right approach.
4. • FORENSIC SCHEDULE ANALYSIS
• “… refers to the study and investigation of events using CPM or other
recognized schedule calculation methods for potential use in a legal
proceeding.”
• “… the study of how actual events interacted in the context of a
complex model for the purpose of understanding the significance of a
specific deviation or series of deviations from some baseline model and
their role in determining the sequence of tasks within the complex
network.”
(cited: AACE® International Recommended Practice No. 29R‐03 FORENSIC SCHEDULE ANALYSIS TCM Framework)
OVERVIEW – DEFINITION
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6. APPROACH – DELAY ANALYSIS METHODOLOGIES
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TWO
Types
FOUR
Categories*
TWO
Types
FOUR
Categories*
* See for example the Society of Construction Law “Protocol on Delay and Disruption”, or Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering Recommended Practice No.29R-03
“Forensic Schedule Analysis”
• As‐planned versus As‐built
• As‐Built But For
LOOKING BACKLOOKING BACK
Retrospective Analyses
LOOKING FORWARDLOOKING FORWARD
Prospective Analyses
• Time‐Impact Analysis
• Impacted As‐planned
7. • is the most basic method of analysis
• is observational – no changes are made to the programme
• straightforward comparison between the planned vs the actual
performance of the work
• can only be carried out retrospectively (requires as‐built programme/or at
least the overall as‐built completion date)
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Strengths Weakness
• is very simple and therefore
easy to understand
• can be performed with
rudimentary base data (e.g.
when detail and logic of the as‐
planned programme is unavailable,
and no detailed progress records
other than the overall as‐built
programme are available)
• Static critical path
• fails to fulfil the fundamental
requirement to demonstrate the
causal link between a delay event and
its alleged effect
• does not deal adequately with
concurrent delay
APPROACH – AS‐PLANNED VS AS‐BUILT (APAB)
9. APPROACH – IMPACTED AS‐PLANNED (IAP)
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• is a prospective methodology
• delay effect is measured by imposing events on a model of the original
programme (Baseline)
• does not rely on any actual progress that has been made
• requires a robust and reliable original programme that reflects the
indented sequence and the Scope of Work
Strengths Weakness
• relatively simple to carry out and
to understand
• No as‐built required (likely choice
when planned programme is available,
no significant changes in the sequence
during the project execution, few
delaying events, and when there is
little or no progress records)
• cannot be used for complex projects
• used to quantify potential delays rather
and actual
• concurrent delays easily overlooked
• assumes that the baseline was
achievable
• does not take actual progress/ resources
into account
• not reliable in dispute resolution
11. APPROACH – TIME IMPACT ANALYSIS (TIA)
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• prospective and dynamic method – but can be applied retrospectively
• takes account of progress and timing of delay events on the Works
• requires reliable as‐built data to update the programme (hence, if detailed and
regular progress data is not available then this method cannot be used)
• a reliable baseline programme is essential (ideally reflects the execution of the
planned project using sound construction logic)
• often undertaken in time slices (windows)
Strengths Weakness
• has a proven track‐record in
forensic application
• preferred method of the SCL
Protocol
• based on a dynamic and changing
critical path
• demonstrates cause and effect
• time consuming (to determine the factual
background and correct logic associated
with progress records and delay events)
• requires considerable degree of
expertise and technical knowledge
• hence, difficult to communicate, highly
complex
13. APPROACH – AS‐BUILT BUT FOR (ABBF)
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• retrospective method also known as Collapsed As‐built (CAB)
• relies on a detailed reconstruction of the as‐built programme
• normally restricted to after‐the‐event analyses in forensic work
• does have a limited prospective capability (can be used to demonstrate the effect
of a delay on the completed part of an incomplete project)
• has been proven to be reliable in dispute resolution/ claims
• If done properly can demonstrates effect and cause/ takes account of
concurrence
Strengths Weakness
• greatest strength for forensic work
is that it is fact based (based on as‐
build)
• not reliant upon an as‐planned
programme
• complicated method hence, difficult to
execute and to explain
• difficult to establish a dynamic as‐built
schedule (as complicated to determine and
model logic)
• requires detailed as‐build/ progress
records
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