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Managing Risk Of Delay – Schedule Preparation and Maintenance (Part 4)

April 11, 2011 By George T McLaughlin PMP CCM

This post is the fourth in a series of discussions regarding various aspects of time management. More specifically, we have titled the series MANAGING RISK OF DELAY, since we focus heavily on the managerial aspects of program / project management. This post addresses some ideas regarding preparation and maintenance of the time management baseline. Some might refer to this baseline and As-Planned Schedule or Approved Programme.

When the subject of time management in larger and more complex projects is discussed, a common observation is that the industry lacks adequate structure and standards. The notion can be expressed as frustration with the lack of some grand rules or laws that somehow reduce managerial challenges to simple procedures for widespread adherence.

Perhaps I will queue up the subject with a LinkedIn discussion skillfully initiated by L.H. Chin. Mr. Chin is the source of frequent thoughtful discussions regarding contract-related risks and challenges in planning and managing large and complex projects. Mr. Chin poses this challenge [Contract Risks Management Group – Construction Industry] [Read more…]

Filed Under: Projects Tagged With: Accepted Programme, As-Planned Schedule, Construction Contract Claims, Construction Contract Planning and Scheduling, Delay, Project Execution Plan, Project Execution Planning, Schedule Specification, Time Management, Time Management Strategy

Managing Risk Of Delay – As-Planned Schedule / Accepted Programme (Part 3)

April 5, 2011 By George T McLaughlin PMP CCM

This post is the third in a series of discussions regarding various aspects of time management. More specifically, we have titled the series MANAGING RISK OF DELAY, since we focus heavily on the managerial aspects of program / project management. This post addresses some ideas regarding the time management baseline.

Introduction

A Critical Path Management (CPM) plan and schedule (programme) is one of the most fundamental managerial tools used in professional project management. It reflects (hopefully) the intention of the lead or prime contractor regarding project execution. Further, it reflects (again, hopefully) the intentions of all key stakeholders, including the owner (owner, developer, employer).

Ideally, this meeting of the managerial minds can be achieved and documented through a schedule approval process. Again ideally, the detailed schedule would be developed in a timely fashion and submitted to the owner. Once revisions and improvements have been achieved, the owner would approve this tool. Once approved, this baseline schedule would form the as-planned schedule (or accepted programme, as termed in United Kingdom). [Read more…]

Managing Risk Of Delay – Time-Management Strategy (Part 2)

March 28, 2011 By George T McLaughlin PMP CCM

This post addresses the general topic of time management and the relationship to managing the risk of delay. More specifically, this post addresses time management strategy issues.

Keith Pickavance is a prominent leader, speaker, expert and author in the construction industry. His authoritative reference book, Delay and Disruption in Construction Contracts, is noted in our Resource Center.

Mr. Pickavance is President of The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). As a member of Time-Management Working Group, Mr. Pickavance and the group authored and have published Guide to Good Practice in the Management of Time in Complex Projects. This publication is noted in our Resource Center.

This work (hereinafter called “The Guide”) addresses, among other aspects, time-management strategy as viewed by CIOB. The Guide is an important contribution to many time-related topics including managing risk of delay.

The topics addressed under the heading of Strategy are: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Projects Tagged With: Construction Contract Claims, Construction Contract Planning and Scheduling, Delay, Project Execution Plan, Project Execution Planning, Risk Register, Time Management, Time Management Strategy

Contract Notice and Recognition (Part 3)

February 28, 2011 By George T McLaughlin PMP CCM

This is the third post in a series regarding Construction Contract Notice and Recognition.

Initial questions regarding compliance with contract notice provisions can be answered in a straightforward manner. Yes, of course it is best practice to comply with these important provisions. This point is clearly stated in the following comments within LinkedIn Construction Law Group Discussion regarding notice.

Emily Monastiriotis • Cases like Education 4 Ayrshire Limited -v- South Ayrshire Council (which is subject to Scots law) illustrate the importance of issuing contractual notices particularly when such requirements are conditions precedent. As a lawyer my tendency is to think that clients ought to err on the side of caution and issue notices when any issue arises that may trigger any of the provisions of the contract. I accept and recognise that such notices may not be well received by the Employer but I think it is better to protect your rights rather than lose them because of a simple administrative failure to issue a requisite notice.

A Google search of notice of contract claims yielded some comments at HALBERSTADT CURLEY website. The blogger states that there are three key components associated with contract claim notice: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Projects Tagged With: Claim Recognition, Construction Contract Claims, Construction Contract Notice, Contract Change, Delay, Disruption, Impact, Productivity, Scope Change, Variance

Contract Notice and Recognition (Part 2)
LinkedIn Group: Contract Risk Management — Construction Industry Discussion: Methods of Ensuring Compliance

February 23, 2011 By George T McLaughlin PMP CCM

This recent Discussion was initiated by me, George McLaughlin. I posed the following question:

What methods or procedures are most effective to ensure compliance with contract Notice requirements (if any)?

Most contracts contain Notice requirements of various sorts. Notice regarding variations / changed work can be reasonably straightforward. Notice regarding delay (by others) and disruption (by others) can be considerably more challenging. Of course, the challenges include form or method of notice as well as the onset of recognition of the delay or disruption. Another complication is the acceptability of constructive notice under applicable law. Please present some views on this topic. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Projects Tagged With: Construction Contract Claim, Contract Change, Contract Notice, Delay, Disruption, Scope Change, Variance

Contract Notice and Recognition (Part 1)

February 16, 2011 By George T McLaughlin PMP CCM

Most major Engineer Procure Construct [EPC], Lump Sum Turnkey [LSTK] and Construction contracts contain requirements or provisions for Notice. Simplistically, notice is the act of informing another party to the contract that an important event has (has not) occurred. These events tend to be related to negative consequences.

In this discussion, I will use two key references:

Delay and Disruption in Construction Contracts, Keith Pickavance (link)
Construction Delay Claims, Bramble and Callahan (link)

Bramble introduces the subject as follows (focus is on delay): [Read more…]

Filed Under: Claims, Projects Tagged With: Bramble and Callahan, Change, Commencement of Notice Period, Contract Notice, Delay, Disruption, Keith Pickavance, Notice Implementation Approaches, Notice Requirements, Period of Notice, Provisions for Notice, Variance