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Comparison of Delay Analyis MI
Comparison of Delay Analyis MI
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This method is based on the comparison between Baseline Schedule and how the actual work is carried out i.e. As
Built Schedule, difference between the overall completions dates of the two being the basis of the delay claim. This
method can have several variant based upon its application on Baseline and As Built Schedule.
In summary, this method is simple. It requires a baseline and an as built schedule. It might be suitable for simple
and complex cases. Figure 1.1 below, illustrates the concept of this method.
Baseline Programme
Delay Event As Built Programme
In this method the original planned schedule for the project simply has the delay events impacted on to the
Baseline schedule and the effect on the overall completion date measured by the change in completion date as a
result of the delay impact.
This method possesses two major pitfalls. First it is assumed that sequence of the works remains the same as it
was planned in the Baseline, which is not generally the scenario in the construction projects. Secondly, this
analysis usually ignores all the delays caused by the contractor; therefore, answer generated is not necessarily
based on all the actual delays that occurred on the project. In addition to this, certain type of delay event like
lower rate of progress cannot be incorporated in this analysis.
In summary, this method is simple. An impacted scheduled is created by impacting the delay events on the baseline
schedule. It requires a baseline schedule and knowledge of the delay events. It is not recommended for complex
cases. Figure 1.2 below, illustrates the concept of this method.
Baseline Programme
Baseline Programme + Delay Events
Delay Period
As Built Programme
As Built Programme - Delay Events Delay Period
complex analysis and effort and require substantial time to be performed, it will also highly depend on the
availability and the quality of the project records.
SCL (2002) considers this method as the preferred one when complex cases are involved.
In summary, this method is complex, Delay events are impacted/ analyzed by dividing the project period into small
time periods. There various types and ways for performing the windows analysis. It is the most reliable method
available and may have the ability to deal with concurrent delay issues. It requires a baseline, progress updates,
as built schedule and knowledge of the delay events. It is not recommended for project with poor records or
limitations on time and budget but this may be resolved by limiting the level of detail of the analysis. Figure 1-4
below, illustrates the concept of this method.
As Built Programme
Window 1 + Delay Events 1 Delay Period 1
Window 2 + Delay Events 2 No Delay
Window 3 + Delay Events 3 Delay Period 2
•Baseline programme.
1 As-Planned Vs. Effect &
As-Built Cause Analytical Contemporaneous Retrospective •As-built data.
Impacted As-
Cause &
2 Planned •Logic linked baseline programme.
Effect
Analysis Additive Prospective Prospective
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