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Schedule Delay Analysis and Construction Claims

X498.3 (1 semester unit in Civ. & Env. Eng.)

A requirement in the Professional Certificate in Construction Management

Understand various types of construction delay claims and dispute resolution strategies. Learn effective methodologies in construction schedule delays calculation and analysis which focus on demonstrating cause and effect. You then will be able to systematically determine clear responsibility for delay impacts. You study real-world case studies and learn from hands-on practical class projects in calculation methodologies, case analysis, and cause and effect determination of construction schedule delays. Learn how to prepare, develop and present a case for mediation.

Learn how to determine the critical path of a project and study various delay calculation methodologies including "fragnets," "as built versus as planned," "concurrent delays," "impacted as built schedules," and "time impact evaluation". You also examine monthly reviews of schedules and learn how cost curves and earned value can systematically demonstrate potential problems and project status including delays.

You study different types of construction delay claims such as loss of production, change orders, and incomplete drawings, and learn how to calculate associated costs. Through real-world case studies and hands-on practical class project, you learn to apply appropriate calculation methodologies and prepare and present your case analysis for mediation. You gain insight on the case from both owner and contractor perspectives. Merits and outcome of your mediation case will then be discussed and analyzed in class.

There are no prerequisites, but basic knowledge in construction and CPM scheduling including critical path and float and/or completion of the Construction Project Scheduling and Control course is recommended.

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Tues. Oct. 20, Berkeley

JOHN F. SIMS, B.S., P.E., is a licensed civil engineer and general contractor with more than 30 years of experience. He is the owner of a scheduling company with projects in San Francisco and Los Angeles. He has planned and scheduled numerous projects for airports, BART, schools, municipal buildings, hospitals, and multifamily residential buildings.

• 5 meetings
• Oct. 20 to Nov. 17: Tues., 6:30-9:30 pm
• Berkeley: 104 Barrows Hall, UC campus
• $325 (EDP 321034)

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