Tracking Delay Analysis

Abstract

Delays are a matter of fact in the majority of construction projects; accordingly, the field of forensic planning resulted in numerous delay methods being utilized. Implementing these methods has given rise to the major dispute of attributing an undocumented delay in the project schedule to a certain party. Despite previous research efforts, no established delay analysis technique sets a methodology while taking into account that some delays may exist that have not been identified or attributed. This paper aims to establish a step-by-step protocol for a delay analysis that would focus on merging two established techniques to fill the aforementioned gap while combining their recognized advantages. This paper demonstrates that adding one to the other would enhance the latter by properly identifying/attributing undocumented delays. Such takes place through a tracking process that utilizes the float path interface in Primavera P6 for an automated process. Through a case study demonstration, the proposed method shows promising results as opposed to applying the techniques individually.