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DELAY ANALYSIS METHODOLOGIES


FEB RUARY 27 , 20 21
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Delay Analysis Methodologies | There are numerous forensic schedule analysis


methods that can be used to quantify delays that occurred during a project. V I DEO S

The most common delay analysis methods are as follows:


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IMPACTED AS-PLANNED
The impacted as-planned analysis involves the insertion of delay events into a
baseline or as-planned schedule to determine the hypothetical impact of such
events. This method involves modifying the baseline or as-planned schedule to
include new activities and logic to represent delay events. The difference
between the project completion date in the impacted as-planned schedule and
the original as-planned schedule quantifies the delay. This methodology is
simple and does not require an as-built schedule. However, it is considered a
hypothetical model as it does not rely on as-built data.

COLLAPSED AS-BUILT
The collapsed as-built analysis is essentially the opposite of an impacted as-
planned analysis. This method involves removing delay events from the as-built
schedule to determine when the project should have been completed ‘but for’
the delay events. This methodology is easy to understand and does not require
an as-planned schedule or contemporaneous schedule updates. However, it
can be manipulated with the insertion of after-the-fact logic ties and delay
events.

AS-PLANNED VS. AS-BUILT


The as-planned vs. as-built analysis is a simple technique used to compare the
baseline or as-planned schedule to the as-built schedule or a schedule update
reflecting progress. This method compares planned start and finish dates with
the actual start and finish dates of activities on the as-planned critical and near-
critical paths. This identifies delayed starts, extended durations, and late
finishes. This method is most effective on simple projects with short durations
and one clear critical path that remains consistent
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project. Its accuracy diminishes as the actual critical path deviates from the
planned schedule.

TIME IMPACT ANALYSIS (TIA)


The time impact analysis (TIA) is a comprehensive technique used to analyze
each delay event individually in chronological order to calculate its impact. This
methodology quantifies each delay based on the schedule immediately before
and after the delay event took place. The difference between the project
completion date before and after the event determines the extent of the delay.
TIA does not require an as-built schedule and is typically easy and quick to
perform. This technique is widely accepted when used during the project to
timely resolve delayed performance. However, it is considered a hypothetical
model as it does not rely on as-built data, and it can be overwhelming to
perform if there are numerous delay events.

WINDOWS ANALYSIS
The windows analysis is a retrospective technique that divides the total project
duration into smaller periods (commonly referred to as “windows”) and
quantifies the as-built critical path delays for each of these periods. This form
of analysis compares the baseline or as-planned schedule’s forecasted critical
path to the as-built schedule, reflecting the as-built conditions for each selected
period. This method typically relies upon the schedules in their
contemporaneous state of submission (“as-is”). The windows analysis is easy to
calculate and understand. It identifies delays as well as acceleration quantities
and considers real-time conditions and actual construction progress. However,
the windows analysis is time-consuming, requires complete project records,
and depends on a reliable baseline or as-planned schedule and as-built
performance information.

L E A R N M O R E A B O U T O U R D E L A Y A N A L Y S I S S E R VI C E S

CONCLUSION
The appropriate selection of a delay analysis method is important to accurately
quantify delays. Analysts must be aware of the strengths and limitations of
each method to determine which one is most suitable for the case at hand.
Several factors must be considered when selecting a delay analysis
methodology including, but not limited to, contractual requirements, source
data availability, budget, and time allowed for the analysis and size of the
dispute.

If your project is suffering from delays or other issues, don’t hesitate to contact
us. Our team of delay analysis and resolution experts can help you get your
project back on track.

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