The ScheduleLens Blog
Practical guides on construction scheduling, delay analysis, and programme review — written for the people who review contractor programmes, not just those who build them.
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Guide 13 minHow to Analyse Construction Schedule Quality: A Practical Workflow
Learn how to analyse construction schedule quality step by step: DCMA 14-point checks, logic audits, baseline validation and a client-ready reporting template.
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Guide 12 minSchedule Compression in Construction: How to Fast Track, Crash and Recover Delay
Schedule compression in construction: fast tracking vs crashing, cost slope analysis with worked examples, the 8-step process, and when not to compress.
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Educational Guide 14 minConstructive Acceleration: How to Prove, Document and Defend Against Claims
How to prove constructive acceleration: the 5 elements of proof, schedule analysis methods, jurisdictional differences and documentation requirements.
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Educational Guide 16 minDelay Analysis Report: How to Write, Structure and Review Construction Delay Reports
Learn how to write a delay analysis report: 12-section template, SCL Protocol requirements, AACE 29R-03 disclosure, and how to review opposing reports.
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Educational Guide 14 minMS Project Schedule Check: The Complete Guide to Quality Checking in Microsoft Project
Step-by-step MS Project schedule quality checklist: how to check open ends, constraints, float, critical path, and run DCMA 14-Point in Microsoft Project.
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Educational Guide 16 minSchedule Risk Analysis: The Construction Guide to QSRA, Monte Carlo and Contingency Planning
Complete construction QSRA guide: Monte Carlo simulation, three-point estimates, P80 contingency planning, and step-by-step schedule risk analysis with P6.
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Educational Guide 16 minSchedule Analysis Software: The Complete Comparison Guide for Construction Projects
Compare the top schedule analysis tools for construction. DCMA 14-Point checks, schedule comparison, forensic analysis, EOT support; pick the right tool.
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Educational Guide 19 minForensic Schedule Analysis: The Construction Guide to AACE 29R-03 Methods, Process and Best Practice
Forensic schedule analysis for construction disputes: AACE 29R-03 methods, a decision guide for choosing one, and the process from instruction to expert report.
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Educational Guide 18 minTime Impact Analysis (TIA): The Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Construction Delay Claims
Time Impact Analysis (TIA) for construction delay claims: SCL Protocol method for fragnet construction, P6 walkthrough, common mistakes, review checklist.
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Educational Guide 13 minBaseline Schedule Review: The Complete Checklist for Reviewing Contractor Programmes
Baseline schedule review checklist for construction PMs: contract compliance, logic, critical path, DCMA 14-Point quality checks, and update reviews.
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Educational Guide 13 minBaseline vs Current Schedule Comparison: How to Identify and Interpret Schedule Variances
Learn how to compare baseline and current construction schedules: what changes to look for, how to run the comparison in P6, and what each variance means for your project.
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Educational Guide 14 minConcurrent Delay in Construction: How to Identify, Analyse and Resolve It
Learn how to identify and analyse concurrent delay in construction projects. Covers literal vs functional concurrency, legal tests, and a step-by-step analysis methodology.
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Educational Guide 13 minConstruction Project Benchmarking: How to Validate Schedule Durations Against Industry Standards
Learn how to benchmark construction schedule durations against industry data. Covers methods, data sources, duration ranges by project type, and EOT claims.
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Educational Guide 15 minCritical Path Method in Construction: How to Identify, Validate and Monitor the Critical Path
Learn how the critical path method works in construction, how to find and validate the critical path in P6, and why critical path monitoring prevents project delays.
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Educational Guide 13 minDCMA 14-Point Assessment: Complete Guide with P6 Walkthrough and Failure Fixes
Learn how to run and fix the DCMA 14-Point Assessment for construction schedules. Covers all 14 checks, P6 walkthrough, failure fixes, and limitations.
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Educational Guide 13 minEOT Claim Analysis: The Complete Guide to Delay Analysis Methods, Preparation and Review
Learn extension of time claim analysis methods, preparation steps, and review techniques. Covers all 6 delay analysis methods with practical guidance.
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Educational Guide 15 minExtension of Time Claim Process: Step-by-Step Guide for Contractors and Employers
Learn the complete EOT claim process: from delay event notice through to assessment, with contract-specific requirements, timelines, checklists, and common rejection reasons.
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Educational Guide 15 minHow to Review a Contractor's Programme: Step-by-Step Guide with Checklist
Learn the 7-step process for reviewing a contractor's baseline programme, from contractual compliance to schedule quality checks, with a practical review checklist.
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Educational Guide 13 minTotal Float vs Free Float in Construction Scheduling: What They Mean and How to Use Them
Understand the difference between total float and free float in construction scheduling, how to calculate them, and what negative float tells you about project risk.
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Educational Guide 14 minXER File Analysis: How to Review and Assess Primavera P6 Schedules from XER Exports
Learn how to analyse XER files from Primavera P6: what data they contain, what to check, how to run a DCMA 14-Point assessment, and which tools help you review schedules without P6.
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Educational Guide 12 minConstruction Schedule Analysis: The Complete Guide to Methods, Steps & Tools
Learn how to perform construction schedule analysis with this complete guide covering the four core methods, a 7-step review process, EOT claims, and the best tools for the job.
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