With the technology advancements and complex business relationships characteristic of the modern construction industry, construction scheduling has become increasingly more important. Interface Consulting provides a variety of expert services to assist our clients with all facets of scheduling and project management. From the planning and implementation of critical path method (CPM) scheduling to forensic schedule delay analysis and damage quantification, Interface Consulting’s experts have the experience and knowledge to respond to clients’ needs.
Schedule Evaluation
A properly planned and realistic construction schedule can facilitate timely, coordinated, and efficient project execution and provide a means to identify potential issues impacting project completion and profitability. Our Construction Consulting Experts assist contractors, owners, and construction managers with various schedule-related services including:
- Contract Scheduling Specification Preparation
- Baseline Schedule Review and Contract Compliance Evaluation
- Contemporaneous Delay Analysis and Quantification
- Recovery Schedule Evaluation
Schedule Delay Claims and Expert Analysis
Construction delay claims are perhaps the most common and misunderstood disputes in the construction industry. Our construction scheduling experts have advanced hands-on knowledge of CPM schedule analysis and extensive practical experience in the contract claims environment involving delay, disruption, and acceleration issues. We frequently assist clients with schedule analysis and quantification of actual and liquidated damages related to delays, disruptions, and acceleration.
Interface Consulting provides contemporaneous and forward-looking CPM schedule analysis to facilitate the early resolution of schedule-related changes as well as forensic delay analysis for the preparation of affirmative and defense delay claims. Our construction scheduling professionals also serve as experts testifying in US federal and state courts and numerous arbitrations administered under American Arbitration Association (AAA), The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) forums.
Our scheduling experts specialize in CPM schedule analysis by means of the following industry-recognized methodologies:
At Interface Consulting, we know that a schedule’s effectiveness relies on the quality of input and coordination from various subject matter experts and trade leads. During the schedule development process, our team ensures that every detail is meticulously integrated into the schedule and that the scope is thoroughly coordinated among the team leads responsible for managing the execution of work. By leveraging design documents and contract specifications, we ensure that our schedule meets all contract reporting requirements.
We employ industry-leading scheduling methods and software to develop, monitor, and report on the progress of construction projects. This allows us to keep our clients continuously informed about actual progress, forecasted key and critical tasks, and enables quick adjustments to unforeseen events, potential issues, and the implementation of corrective actions.