White Paper

Controlling Costs through Proactive Project Management During the Work

 
Construction contracts usually state that time is of the essence in performing the contract work. Consequently, schedule delays and requests for time extensions are major sources of construction claims. An accurate construction schedule has been appropriately called a “living document,” as the ideal construction schedule should continuously evolve to reflect the current state of work. Construction projects that use this strategy are better able to redefine and adjust project timelines to more accurately reflect the work progress and provide realistic expectations. This enables the parties to identify potential issues that may delay the work and impact the cost of construction. Each updated schedule should include a description of the work accomplished since the last update—especially specific details regarding the project’s critical path—and a new timeline projection, using the current project status as the starting point.

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Joel D. Heusinger is a Partner in the law firm of Woods & Aitken LLP. His practice focuses on construction law and litigation. He has been involved in the resolution of hundreds of millions of dollars in numerous complex construction disputes throughout the United States. Mr. Heusinger routinely lectures and writes articles on construction law.

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Joel D. Heusinger

Joel D. Heusinger

Woods & Aitken LLP