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    Forensic ScheduleAnalysis on Risk

    Adjusted Schedules

    John C. Livengood, Esq., AIA

    Patrick M. Kelly, PE, PSP

    Introductions John C. Livengood, Esq., AIA, CFCC, PSP

    Associate Vice President

    ARCADIS U.S., Inc.

    Biography

    Mr. Livengood is a registered architect with more

    than 35 years of experience in architectural design,

    project management, design analysis, and

    document preparation. He is also an attorney

    experienced in construction litigation, government

    contracts, international contracts and arbitration, as

    well as schedule delay and claims on a variety oflarge and small projects. He has served as an

    expert witness and testified on scheduling,

    damages, and causation issues numerous times.

    Mr. Livengood has written numerous articles on

    schedule delay and claims issues.

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    Introductions Patrick M. Kelly, PE, PSPSenior Claims Analyst

    ARCADIS U.S., Inc.

    Biography

    Mr. Kelly has m ore than 15 years of construction

    management, government contracts and consulting

    experience in the private and public sectors. He

    has been engaged by both the owner and

    contractor on Federal, State and Municipal levels

    and specializes in transportation, government

    facilities and critical structures assignments. He

    has provided forensic schedule analysis and

    litigation support on construction methodology, cost

    analysis, and delay/disruption issues, and has

    written several articles on scheduling and delay

    analysis .

    Introduction

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    Variability of the Critical PathVariability of the Critical Path

    The Critical Path, the longest continuous chain ofactivities which establishes the minimum overallproject duration for a project is identified through thedevelopment of a Critical Path Method schedule.

    Schedule must have: Sufficient level of detail that includes full scope of work

    Logic that accurately describes the planned order of thework

    Durations that are calculated with respect to the plannedlevel of resources to be applied to that scope of work

    This is the Critical Path, and a slippage or delay incompletion of any activity along that path will extendfinal completion correspondingly.

    The Critical Path, the longest continuous chain ofactivities which establishes the minimum overallproject duration for a project is identified through thedevelopment of a Critical Path Method schedule.

    Schedule must have: Sufficient level of detail that includes full scope of work

    Logic that accurately describes the planned order of thework

    Durations that are calculated with respect to the plannedlevel of resources to be applied to that scope of work

    This is the Critical Path, and a slippage or delay incompletion of any activity along that path will extendfinal completion correspondingly.

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    Variability of the Critical PathVariability of the Critical Path

    The Construction Industry knows that the

    Critical Path of a project is not static, and

    will likely not remain on the exact path or

    give the same predicted completion date

    determined by the initial CPM calculations.

    Knowing this, many are turning to

    Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) to try toidentify all the likely delays to project

    completion, and all the likely Critical Paths.

    The Construction Industry knows that the

    Critical Path of a project is not static, and

    will likely not remain on the exact path or

    give the same predicted completion date

    determined by the initial CPM calculations.

    Knowing this, many are turning to

    Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) to try toidentify all the likely delays to project

    completion, and all the likely Critical Paths.

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    Definition of QRADefinition of QRA

    Quantitative Risk Analysis:

    Risk analysis is used to estimate a numerical

    value (usually probabilistic) on risk outcomes

    wherein risk probabilities of occurrence and

    impact values are used directly rather than

    expressing the severity narratively or by

    ranking as in qualitative methods.

    Quantitative Risk Analysis:

    Risk analysis is used to estimate a numerical

    value (usually probabilistic) on risk outcomes

    wherein risk probabilities of occurrence and

    impact values are used directly rather than

    expressing the severity narratively or by

    ranking as in qualitative methods.

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    Purpose of QRAPurpose of QRA Assessing the potential

    variability in projectduration (in individualactivities, various sub-networks, or the overallcompletion milestone)resulting from identifiedproject risks.

    Assessing how risks,including threats andopportunities, in theproject schedule mayinfluence projecteconomics.

    Assessing the potentialvariability in projectduration (in individualactivities, various sub-networks, or the overallcompletion milestone)resulting from identifiedproject risks.

    Assessing how risks,including threats andopportunities, in theproject schedule mayinfluence projecteconomics.

    Understanding whichpaths in the schedulehave the highestprobability ofinfluencing theschedule completion orkey milestones.

    Understanding whichrisks have the mostinfluence on overallschedule variability.

    Understanding whichpaths in the schedulehave the highestprobability ofinfluencing theschedule completion orkey milestones.

    Understanding whichrisks have the mostinfluence on overallschedule variability.

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    Definition of Monte Carlo

    Analysis

    Definition of Monte Carlo

    Analysis

    Monte Carlo Analysis:

    Methods for finding solutions to mathematical and

    statistical problems by simulation. Used when the

    analytic solution of the problem is either

    intractable or time consuming.

    Relies on a well-developed CPM schedule and

    probability distributions (often the triangular

    distribution) for each activity duration, based on

    normal duration estimating techniques andestimates of likelihood & effects of risks identified

    by the project management team.

    Monte Carlo Analysis:

    Methods for finding solutions to mathematical and

    statistical problems by simulation. Used when the

    analytic solution of the problem is either

    intractable or time consuming.

    Relies on a well-developed CPM schedule and

    probability distributions (often the triangular

    distribution) for each activity duration, based on

    normal duration estimating techniques andestimates of likelihood & effects of risks identified

    by the project management team.

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    Definition of Monte Carlo

    Analysis

    Definition of Monte Carlo

    Analysis

    Risks are identified by the

    project management team

    and tracked in a Risk

    Register.

    Register shows risks, likely

    impacts, responsible party

    for the risk, and party

    responsible for mitigating the

    risk.

    Risks listed in register are

    then associated with specific

    activities within the schedule,

    and relate to duration

    estimates.

    Risk Register could be used

    after the fact to determine

    responsibility and efficacy of

    actions taken to mitigate risk.

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    Definition of Monte Carlo

    Analysis

    Definition of Monte Carlo

    Analysis

    The triangular

    distribution establishes

    the optimistic, most

    likely and pessimistic

    durations, for a specific

    activity

    Estimates are based on

    the analysts

    understanding of the

    likelihood and severity

    of the risks identified

    for that activity withinthe risk register.

    The triangular

    distribution establishes

    the optimistic, most

    likely and pessimistic

    durations, for a specific

    activity

    Estimates are based on

    the analysts

    understanding of the

    likelihood and severity

    of the risks identified

    for that activity withinthe risk register.

    T h e e s t ab l i s h m e n t o f t h e s e p o i n t s

    o f t h e t r i a n g u l ar d i s t r i b u t i o n c u r v e

    i s a m a t t er o f j u d g m e n t f o r t h e s c h e d u l e r a n d t h e r i s k a n al y s t , b u t

    these points have a major effect on

    the Monte Carlo simulation.

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    InterpretingInterpreting

    ResultsResults

    Considerations in QRA ProcessConsiderations in QRA ProcessCreation of an adequate CPM model for use in QRA

    Good CPM Practices, including resource/cost loading

    Meeting Source Validation Protocols in RP 29R-03 Forensic

    Schedule Analysis

    Summary vs. Detailed Model

    Probabilistic and Conditional Branching

    Establishing risk relationships to schedule

    Good risk register, communally developed

    Linking risks to specific activities

    Combination of linked risks and duration

    ranges

    Establishing Correlations

    ScheduleSchedule

    ModelBuildingModelBuilding

    AssociateAssociate

    Risks toRisks to

    ActivitiesActivities

    Monte Carlo Analysis Specify simulation

    results

    Accounting for merge

    bias

    Duration cruciality vs.

    schedule sensitivity

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    Recommended Texts for QRARecommended Texts for QRA

    David HulettDavid Hulett GAO Schedule GuideGAO Schedule Guide

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    Recommended Texts for QRARecommended Texts for QRA

    AACE RP 57R-09AACE RP 57R-09 AACE RP 64R-11AACE RP 64R-11

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    QRA in Forensic Schedule Analysis:

    Central Questions

    QRA in Forensic Schedule Analysis:

    Central Questions

    If the project team was using a risk-adjustedschedule series, showing multiple likelycritical paths, then what did the project teamthink was critical at the time the schedule wascreated?

    What implications does the QRA processhave for identification of delays andapportionment of responsibility?

    How should analysts use the informationgenerated in the QRA, with regards tomethodology selection and execution?

    If the project team was using a risk-adjustedschedule series, showing multiple likelycritical paths, then what did the project teamthink was critical at the time the schedule wascreated?

    What implications does the QRA processhave for identification of delays andapportionment of responsibility?

    How should analysts use the informationgenerated in the QRA, with regards tomethodology selection and execution?

    Overview ofForensic Schedule

    Analysis

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    Forensic Schedule AnalysisForensic Schedule Analysis

    Construction schedules (using Critical PathMethodology) are proj ec t management tool s that, in and of themselves, d o n o t d e m o n s t r a te root c aus at ion, res pons i b i l i ty for del ay s , or ent i t l ement.

    Forensic Schedule Analysis: The study of how actual events interacted in the

    context of a complex CPM model for the purpose ofunderstanding the significance of a specific deviationor series of deviations from some baseline model and

    their role in determining the ultimate sequence oftasks within the complex network.

    Construction schedules (using Critical PathMethodology) are proj ec t management tool s that, in and of themselves, d o n o t d e m o n s t r a te root c aus at ion, res pons i b i l i ty for del ay s , or ent i t l ement.

    Forensic Schedule Analysis: The study of how actual events interacted in the

    context of a complex CPM model for the purpose ofunderstanding the significance of a specific deviationor series of deviations from some baseline model and

    their role in determining the ultimate sequence oftasks within the complex network.

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    Two Major Phyla of

    FSA Methodologies

    Two Major Phyla of

    FSA Methodologies

    Observational MethodsObservational Methods

    Examine existing

    schedules; compare one

    to another; make minimal

    changes; perform

    analysis of events using

    existing schedules.

    Examine existing

    schedules; compare one

    to another; make minimal

    changes; perform

    analysis of events using

    existing schedules.

    Modeled MethodsModeled Methods

    Insert/extract activities

    representing events

    to/from network; compare

    calculated results before

    & after modeling;

    determine delays &

    impacts.

    Insert/extract activities

    representing events

    to/from network; compare

    calculated results before

    & after modeling;

    determine delays &

    impacts.

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    Forensic Schedule Analysis

    Methodologies

    Forensic Schedule Analysis

    Methodologies

    Gross

    Periodic

    Static

    Logic

    Contemporaneous

    As-Is

    Bifurcated

    Contemporaneous

    Recreated /

    Modified

    Dynamic

    Logic

    Single

    Base

    Multiple

    Base

    Additive

    Model

    SingleSimulation

    Multiple

    Simulation

    Subtractive

    Model

    Modeled

    Observational

    As-Planned vs. As-Built

    As-Planned vs. As-Built

    Contemporaneous Period Analysis (W indows)

    Bifurcated CPA

    Recreated CPA

    Impacted As-Planned

    Retrospective TIA

    Collapsed As-Built (Single)

    Collapsed As-Built (Multiple)

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    Methodology SelectionMethodology Selection

    Choosing a

    methodology is a

    process that must

    consider and balance

    a variety of selection

    factors, based on

    these priorities.

    Choosing a

    methodology is a

    process that must

    consider and balance

    a variety of selection

    factors, based on

    these priorities.

    Facts of the Case

    Contract documents

    Issues to be claimed

    Legal jurisdiction

    Forum for resolution

    1st

    Technical Considerations

    Quality of source data

    Complexity of the dispute

    Timing of analysis

    Expertise of analyst

    2nd

    Commercial Considerations

    Size of the dispute

    Budget allowed

    Time allowed

    3rd

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    Methodology SelectionMethodology Selection

    An analysts selection of a methodology is

    based (at least in part) on the quality of the

    existing schedules, and how they were

    used on the project.

    If the project schedules were used to plan

    and execute the project, it is advisable to

    use those schedules in the analysis.

    The schedules would have influenced thecontemporaneous understanding of criticality.

    An analysts selection of a methodology is

    based (at least in part) on the quality of the

    existing schedules, and how they were

    used on the project.

    If the project schedules were used to plan

    and execute the project, it is advisable to

    use those schedules in the analysis.

    The schedules would have influenced thecontemporaneous understanding of criticality.

    ContemporaneousUnderstanding of

    Criticalityand

    Variability of theCritical Path in Risk

    Adjusted Schedules

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    Contemporaneous

    Understanding of Criticality

    Contemporaneous

    Understanding of Criticality

    It is generally accepted that the best

    position for a forensic schedule analyst to

    have is one which includes a detailed

    understanding of what the people on the

    project at the time it was being built

    thought was critical.

    It is generally accepted that the best

    position for a forensic schedule analyst to

    have is one which includes a detailed

    understanding of what the people on the

    project at the time it was being built

    thought was critical.

    Important Caveat: This assumes that the contemporaneous

    understanding of criticality was established through legitimate project

    scheduling practices. The situation is greatly complicated when thecontemporaneous schedule series contains software manipulations that

    create critical paths to order. Such schedule series are of limited

    usefulness in post-completion schedule analysis.

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    Contemporaneous

    Understanding of Criticality

    Contemporaneous

    Understanding of Criticality

    Wickwire:Wickwire:

    Delays are best evaluated on a

    chronological and cumulative

    basis, taking into account the

    status (and critical path[s]) of

    the project at the time of the

    delay in question. With this

    methodology and protocol, all

    parties on the project live with the

    events, actions, and sins of thepast.

    Delays are best evaluated on a

    chronological and cumulative

    basis, taking into account the

    status (and critical path[s]) of

    the project at the time of the

    delay in question. With this

    methodology and protocol, all

    parties on the project live with the

    events, actions, and sins of thepast.

    Bruner & OConnor:Bruner & OConnor:

    There very well may be more

    than one critical path on a project,

    and the critical path may change

    during the life of a project.

    While every construction event

    can eventually become

    "critical by having its cushion

    or float time used up, this is not

    anticipated in the initialscheduling.

    There very well may be more

    than one critical path on a project,

    and the critical path may change

    during the life of a project.

    While every construction event

    can eventually become

    "critical by having its cushion

    or float time used up, this is not

    anticipated in the initialscheduling.

    Q RA is a process t hat at t empt s t o qu ant i f y, using t he ini t ial schedule (and

    possib ly updat es), what event s are most l ikely t o have t heir cushion s of

    f loat consumed. T he analyst must underst and how t his process inf luenced

    t he cont emporaneous underst anding of cr i t ical i t y.

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    Variability of the Critical PathVariability of the Critical Path

    Example Network (fordemonstration): Duration estimates

    based on riskassessment areapplied to eachactivity.

    Monte Carlo analysisis performed (usingPalisades @Risksoftware).

    5000 iterations ofdurations (within thedistribution curve)develop the riskoutputs.

    Example Network (fordemonstration): Duration estimates

    based on riskassessment areapplied to eachactivity.

    Monte Carlo analysisis performed (usingPalisades @Risksoftware).

    5000 iterations ofdurations (within thedistribution curve)develop the riskoutputs.

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    CPM Network Calculation OnlyCPM Network Calculation Only

    Path 1

    Path 2

    Non-Critical Activity

    CriticalActivity

    Float Bar

    Pat h 1 dr ives t he Cr i t ical Path in t he ini t ial

    schedu le, and Pat h 2 ( t hrough T ask Y)

    show s 12 days of T ot al Float

    ( roughly 7% of project durat ion).

    Task Y

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    Calculations using

    Monte Carlo Analysis

    Calculations using

    Monte Carlo Analysis

    Non-Critical Activity

    CriticalActivity

    Float BarBased on durat ion est im at es, c lear ly t here is

    som e l ikel ihood t hat Pat h 2 wi l l dr ive t he Cr i t ical

    Pat h. Sof t ware helps qu ant i f y t hat l ikel ihood.

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    Range of Likely Project

    Durations

    Range of Likely Project

    Durations

    Probability

    distribution of project

    duration:

    50% probability that

    the project will finish

    on time (182 days) as

    shown by CPM alone.

    95% probability that

    the project will finish in

    195 days.

    Probability

    distribution of project

    duration:

    50% probability that

    the project will finish

    on time (182 days) as

    shown by CPM alone.

    95% probability that

    the project will finish in

    195 days.

    Distribution

    Probability

    CumulativeFrequency

    Projects duration is a range rather

    than a defini te number.

    H o w s h o u l d t h a t b e h a n d l ed i n t h e

    Firm Fixed Price Contract?

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    Potential Criticality of Path 2Potential Criticality of Path 2

    Task Y Total Float:

    10% probability that

    Path 2 will drive the

    Critical Path.

    50% probability that

    Path 2 will have float

    of 15 days.

    Task Y Total Float:

    10% probability that

    Path 2 will drive the

    Critical Path.

    50% probability that

    Path 2 will have float

    of 15 days.

    Distribution

    Probability

    CumulativeFrequency

    D i d t h i s i n f l u e n c e t h e

    c o n t e m p o r a n e o u s u n d e r s t a n d i n g

    of cr i t ical i ty?

    Did the project management team

    a c t o n t h i s i n f o r m a t i o n ?

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    Variability of the Critical PathVariability of the Critical Path

    Non-Risk AdjustedNon-Risk Adjusted

    A single, driving critical

    path, usually with a

    single causal activity.

    Possible near-critical

    paths that may become

    the critical path in the

    future.

    A single, driving critical

    path, usually with a

    single causal activity.

    Possible near-critical

    paths that may become

    the critical path in the

    future.

    Risk AdjustedRisk Adjusted

    Multiple critical paths with

    different likelihoods of

    driving the predicted

    completion date.

    Quantitatively shows the

    reality of construction

    projects.

    Multiple critical paths with

    different likelihoods of

    driving the predicted

    completion date.

    Quantitatively shows the

    reality of construction

    projects.

    What di d the proj ec t m anagement team do

    w i t h t h i s i n f o r m a ti o n ?

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    What did the project management

    team do with this information?

    What did the project management

    team do with this information?

    Central Question:

    If the project team was using a risk-adjusted scheduleseries, with its identification of the likelihood of variouslogic paths as possibly driving the longest path throughthe project rather than the simpler calculation of a singlezero-float path through the static network, then what didthe project team think was critical at the time?

    Whether or not the QRA process was relevant tothe project management teams actions is likely tobe revealed during document research.

    If it did (as it should have why else do a QRA?)then the analyst must account for this fact in thedelay analysis.

    Central Question:

    If the project team was using a risk-adjusted scheduleseries, with its identification of the likelihood of variouslogic paths as possibly driving the longest path throughthe project rather than the simpler calculation of a singlezero-float path through the static network, then what didthe project team think was critical at the time?

    Whether or not the QRA process was relevant tothe project management teams actions is likely tobe revealed during document research.

    If it did (as it should have why else do a QRA?)then the analyst must account for this fact in thedelay analysis.

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    Risk-Adjusted Schedules:

    Questions for the Forensic Analyst

    Risk-Adjusted Schedules:

    Questions for the Forensic Analyst

    How was the schedule risk-adjusted?

    What was the Quality of the Risk

    Adjustment?

    Did the Risk Adjusted Schedule Influence

    the Contemporaneous Understanding of

    Criticality?

    How was the schedule risk-adjusted?

    What was the Quality of the Risk

    Adjustment?

    Did the Risk Adjusted Schedule Influence

    the Contemporaneous Understanding of

    Criticality?

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    First QuestionFirst Question

    How was the schedule risk adjusted? Summary Schedule QRA

    More common.

    Often performed by the owner during planning, and notused by contractor.

    Summary schedule doesnt rise to the level of detailnecessary to show means and methods.

    Some argue more useful overall, but likely to result in atime (or cost) contingency rather than influencingthoughts on criticality.

    Summary Schedule QRA may still provide insightinto the project; however, it is not particularlyrelevant to FSA methodology selection.

    How was the schedule risk adjusted? Summary Schedule QRA

    More common.

    Often performed by the owner during planning, and notused by contractor.

    Summary schedule doesnt rise to the level of detailnecessary to show means and methods.

    Some argue more useful overall, but likely to result in atime (or cost) contingency rather than influencingthoughts on criticality.

    Summary Schedule QRA may still provide insightinto the project; however, it is not particularlyrelevant to FSA methodology selection.

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    First QuestionFirst Question

    How was the schedule risk adjusted?

    Detailed Schedule QRA

    Often criticized as overly difficult or infeasible.

    Means and methods are represented by the level

    of detail.

    More likely to influence thoughts on criticality.

    Assuming Detail Schedule, adjusted through

    QRA, was then used to plan and implementthe project, how well was the QRA

    performed?

    How was the schedule risk adjusted?

    Detailed Schedule QRA

    Often criticized as overly difficult or infeasible.

    Means and methods are represented by the level

    of detail.

    More likely to influence thoughts on criticality.

    Assuming Detail Schedule, adjusted through

    QRA, was then used to plan and implementthe project, how well was the QRA

    performed?

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    Second QuestionSecond Question

    What was the Quality of the Risk

    Adjustment?

    Quality of QRA is its own Source Validation

    Protocol.

    RP 64R-11s Minimum Conditions of

    Satisfaction are relevant.

    What was the Quality of the Risk

    Adjustment?

    Quality of QRA is its own Source Validation

    Protocol.

    RP 64R-11s Minimum Conditions of

    Satisfaction are relevant.

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    Minimum Conditions of

    Satisfaction

    Minimum Conditions of

    Satisfaction A development of scope of work, execution plan,

    cost estimate, and schedule that are consistentwith each other;

    A quality schedule: good activities, appropriatelevel of detail, logic, cost loaded, resource loaded;

    Agreement on the schedule and/or approval of theschedule;

    A comprehensive risk register, communallydeveloped, that shows impacts of risks and has a

    mitigation plan; and An understanding of the systemic risks, if not

    captured in the risk register, which may impact theprojects performance, including schedulecompletion.

    A development of scope of work, execution plan,cost estimate, and schedule that are consistentwith each other;

    A quality schedule: good activities, appropriatelevel of detail, logic, cost loaded, resource loaded;

    Agreement on the schedule and/or approval of theschedule;

    A comprehensive risk register, communallydeveloped, that shows impacts of risks and has a

    mitigation plan; and An understanding of the systemic risks, if not

    captured in the risk register, which may impact theprojects performance, including schedulecompletion.

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    Second QuestionSecond Question

    What was the Quality of the Risk

    Adjustment?

    Potential questions to ask:

    What was the basis of estimation for the three-point

    estimates? Did they come from some identifiable

    source or quantifiable means? Were the line-by-line

    estimates performed in light of accurate estimates of

    quantity/resource levels/production rates?

    What was the basis of choice of a distribution curve, if

    not a triangular distribution?

    Were issues related to merge bias taken into account?

    Were risks properly correlated?

    What was the Quality of the Risk

    Adjustment?

    Potential questions to ask:

    What was the basis of estimation for the three-point

    estimates? Did they come from some identifiable

    source or quantifiable means? Were the line-by-line

    estimates performed in light of accurate estimates of

    quantity/resource levels/production rates?

    What was the basis of choice of a distribution curve, if

    not a triangular distribution?

    Were issues related to merge bias taken into account?

    Were risks properly correlated?

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    Third QuestionThird Question

    Did the Risk Adjusted Schedule Influence

    the Contemporaneous Understanding of

    Criticality?

    Again, the answer to this question is in the

    project documents.

    If the QRA was performed and ignored, its

    value to the analyst is diminished. Was QRA used in update schedules?

    Recovery schedules?

    Did the Risk Adjusted Schedule Influence

    the Contemporaneous Understanding of

    Criticality?

    Again, the answer to this question is in the

    project documents.

    If the QRA was performed and ignored, its

    value to the analyst is diminished. Was QRA used in update schedules?

    Recovery schedules?

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    Additional Bases ofSelection of

    Methodology

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    Methodology SelectionMethodology SelectionMethodology SelectionMethodology Selection

    As a supplement to

    the first and second

    level factors for

    consideration in

    methodology

    selection, the analyst

    must also account for

    the QRA and the risk-

    adjusted schedules.

    As a supplement to

    the first and second

    level factors for

    consideration in

    methodology

    selection, the analyst

    must also account for

    the QRA and the risk-

    adjusted schedules.

    Facts of the Case

    Contract documents

    Issues to be claimed

    Legal jurisdiction

    Forum for resolution

    1st

    Technical Considerations

    Quality of source data

    Complexity of the dispute

    Timing of analysis

    Expertise of analyst

    2nd

    Commercial Considerations

    Size of the dispute

    Budget allowed

    Time allowed

    3rd

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    Forensic Schedule Analysis

    Methodologies

    Forensic Schedule Analysis

    Methodologies

    Gross

    Periodic

    Static

    Logic

    Contemporaneous

    As-Is

    Bifurcated

    Contemporaneous

    Recreated /

    Modified

    Dynamic

    Logic

    Single

    Base

    Multiple

    Base

    Additive

    Model

    SingleSimulation

    Multiple

    Simulation

    Subtractive

    Model

    Modeled

    Observational

    As-Planned vs. As-Built

    As-Planned vs. As-Built

    Contemporaneous Period Analysis (W indows)

    Bifurcated CPA

    Recreated CPA

    Impacted As-Planned

    Retrospective TIA

    Collapsed As-Built (Single)

    Collapsed As-Built (Multiple)

    QRA performed but schedules

    cant be used. QRA should be

    used in identifying the as-built

    critical path.

    QRA is the most useful to

    Windows. Use information to

    track CPs and show how

    means & methods were altered

    to react to QRA.

    Not useful in performance, but

    could help justify use of IAP.

    No effect on this method.

    No effect on these methods,

    because they do not rely on

    contemporaneous

    understanding of criticality.

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    ConclusionConclusion

    Contemporaneous Period Analyses

    (observational/ dynamic logic) uses the

    existing schedule series which strongly

    rely on contemporaneous understanding

    of criticality.

    Existence of a QRA should recommend a CPA

    (or BCPA) analysis as a method, assumingother requirements are met.

    Factoring in the QRA is essential.

    Contemporaneous Period Analyses

    (observational/ dynamic logic) uses the

    existing schedule series which strongly

    rely on contemporaneous understanding

    of criticality.

    Existence of a QRA should recommend a CPA

    (or BCPA) analysis as a method, assumingother requirements are met.

    Factoring in the QRA is essential.

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    ConclusionConclusion

    The As-Planned vs. As-Built family(observational/static logic) relies in part oncontemporaneous understanding ofcriticality for definition of the as-plannedcritical path.

    Regardless of selected methodology, theperformance of the QRA will likely havegenerated important documentation

    (intentions, means and methods, etc.) thatshould be nonetheless considered byanalysts.

    The As-Planned vs. As-Built family(observational/static logic) relies in part oncontemporaneous understanding ofcriticality for definition of the as-plannedcritical path.

    Regardless of selected methodology, theperformance of the QRA will likely havegenerated important documentation

    (intentions, means and methods, etc.) thatshould be nonetheless considered byanalysts.

    Forensic ScheduleForensic ScheduleAnalysis on RiskAnalysis on RiskAdjusted SchedulesAdjusted Schedules

    Questions?

    Patrick M. Kelly, PE, PSP

    Construction Claims Services

    ARCADIS U.S., [email protected]

    (O) 410-381-1990 x12 (M) 757-217-6820

    John C. Livengood Esq., AIA, CFCC, PSP

    Construction Claims Services

    ARCADIS U.S., [email protected]

    (O) 410-381-1990 x31 (M) 202-669-1360


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