You know the delay wasn’t your fault. But can you prove it?
Construction delays cost time, money, and reputations. But when disputes arise, most contractors struggle to answer the one question that matters:
“Where’s the evidence?”
Without forensic schedule analysis, your claim is just an opinion—and opinions don’t win disputes.
At Precision Scheduling Consultants LLC, we don’t just track delays. We dissect them, using forensic scheduling to pinpoint responsibility, quantify impacts, and turn chaotic disputes into winnable claims.
Why Most Delay Claims Fail (Before They Even Start)
1. “We Didn’t Document It Properly”
Daily reports are vague. Emails are buried. Critical delays get lost in the noise.
Forensic Fix: We reconstruct timelines using RFIs, change orders, and weather logs to prove cause and effect.
2. “The Schedule Was a Mess to Begin With”
No baseline, no updates, no logic ties. Now, no one can tell what should have happened.
Forensic Fix: We perform a schedule integrity audit to determine if the plan was even viable.
3. “We Missed Critical Contract Deadlines.”
Many contracts require written notice within an allotted time—miss that window, and your claim may be toast.
Forensic Fix: We identify key contractual triggers and ensure compliance.
4. “We Can’t Separate Our Delays from Theirs”
If your team also caused delays (even minor ones), the owner will use it to deny liability.
Forensic Fix: We use time impact analysis (TIA) and windows analysis to isolate the true culprits.
How Forensic Schedule Analysis Turns Weak Claims Into Strong Cases
Step 1: Reverse-Engineer the Truth
We dig into:
– As-planned vs. as-built schedules Where did things really go off track?
– Change order logs—Did owner-directed changes cause cascading delays?
– Weather & permit records—Were external factors to blame?
Step 2: Assign Blame (With Data, Not Guesses)
Not all delays are equal. We categorize them:
– Excusable, non-compensable (e.g., weather) → You get time, but no money.
– Compensable (e.g., late owner approvals) → You get time and money.
– Concurrent delays (both parties at fault) → We untangle who owes what.
Step 3: Calculate the Real Cost
Delays aren’t just about time—they’re about money. We quantify:
– Extended overhead
– Labor inefficiencies (disruption vs. lost time)
– Acceleration costs (if you rushed to recover)
The Bottom Line: If You Can’t Prove It, You Lose It
Owners and courts don’t pay for delays—they pay for proof.
Precision Scheduling Claims Experts specializes in
– Forensic schedule analysis—finding the needle in the haystack.
– Expert testimony—presenting irrefutable evidence in disputes.
– Claim strategy—knowing when to negotiate and when to fight.
Don’t let poor documentation sink your claim.
Get a Free Delay Case Assessment—See If Your Claim Has Merit in 24 Hours
Why This Works for Your Firm:
– Targets contractors’ biggest fear—losing money because they can’t prove their case.
– Highlights your expertise—shows you do more than just “look at schedules.”
– Clear next step—low-barrier offer to engage (free assessment).
