Tricks, Traps And Ploys Used In Construction Scheduling

Over the last decade, construction project participants have grown more adept in their use of Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules on projects. Over the same time, however, the misuse and manipulation of CPM scheduling seems to have grown even faster. How can owners, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors and other project stakeholders keep up with changing CPM scheduling technology? How do you recognize and skillfully address the many scheduling tricks, traps and ploys that now seem so prevalent? This manual is designed to give readers the basic working knowledge necessary to properly use CPM scheduling on their construction projects. Readers will also get clear and practical guidance to help them recognize, understand and properly address many techniques used to manipulate CPM baseline schedules, schedule updates and delay analyses. The authors include a well-known industry professional with extensive experience in the use and analysis of CPM schedules and a construction attorney who will address recent developments in the legal standards of proof concerning delay claims and the recovery of damages.