Changed Work, Productivity and Overtime<\/strong><\/p>\n This is McLaughlin and McLaughlin<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>s<\/strong><\/a> Project Professional\u2019s thirteenth posting regarding labor\/labour productivity and disruption<\/strong>.\u00a0 This contribution provides an overview of a construction industry publication that is extremely helpful and valuable for all stakeholders concerned with labor productivity and management<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Subject Series<\/strong> <\/a>regarding Labor\/Labour Productivity and Disruption can be viewed here.<\/p>\n This publication is Change Orders, Productivity, Overtime<\/a><\/span>, <\/strong><\/em>Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Change Orders<\/strong> (or more broadly, Changed Work) – this MCAA publication addresses<\/p>\n Productivity – this MCAA publication addresses:<\/p>\n Overtime<\/p>\n This MCAA<\/strong> publication can be obtained at this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n A comprehensive review of this publication has been offered by Mr. Charles Choyce.\u00a0 This review and discussion can be seen at this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n MCAA [Mechanical Contractors Association of America, Inc.]<\/strong> is, of course, an advocacy organization.\u00a0 Managers should keep the obvious in mind when applying the MCAA tools.\u00a0 Never-the-less, these tools are professional, widely distributed, well accepted and valuable.\u00a0 The application is not limited to just mechanical construction.\u00a0 The methodology and techniques have widespread applicability.\u00a0 Mr. Choyce indicates that the electrical contractors [NECA] and sheet metal contractors [SMACNA] organizations have endorsed this publication.\u00a0 The applications are even more widespread.<\/p>\n M&M<\/a><\/strong> has used MCAA products, including this publication, for many years.\u00a0 This use included applications as engineering and construction contractor (mechanical and electrical), owner organizations (contract project manager) and in consultant assignments dealing with claims, disputes and litigation.\u00a0 In the right situation, this and other MCAA tools can be very helpful in framing, evaluating and resolving changed situations, particularly in larger and more complex projects.<\/p>\n Project professionals should approach the issue of project management<\/strong> with consideration for labor\/labour productivity <\/strong>and with all other factors in an integrated manner.\u00a0 Labor productivity<\/strong> must be integrated with other related aspects of program and project execution planning or forensic analysis.\u00a0 In planning for these practices, consideration must be given to progress planning, labor\/labour crew requirements, progress impacts and professional forecasts.\u00a0 The managerial approach should include methods and Key Performance Indicators (KPI\u2019s) that provide the feedback needed to detect and identify variances from the Project Management Plan<\/strong> baseline.\u00a0 The MCAA<\/strong> publication can be useful in the planning and contracting process.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It is important to note that McLaughlin and McLaughlin [M&M]<\/a><\/strong> is not a law firm and is not intending to provide legal advice.\u00a0 M&M<\/a><\/strong> is a consulting firm providing (among other services) non-legal expertise in dispute resolution and litigation support.\u00a0 The Resource Center<\/a><\/strong> is for the convenience of blog visitors and M&M<\/a><\/strong> does not offer this for commercial purposes.\u00a0 For further information on M&M<\/a><\/strong> services, please see<\/em> <\/em>www.McLaughlinandMcLaughlin.com<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Changed Work, Productivity and Overtime This is McLaughlin and McLaughlin\u2019s Project Professional\u2019s thirteenth posting regarding labor\/labour productivity and disruption.\u00a0 This contribution provides an overview of a construction industry publication that is extremely helpful and valuable for all stakeholders concerned with labor productivity and management. 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