The role of CPM scheduling in the construction industry has increased significantly over the past couple decades. One reason for this is economic.
Having an effective time management and tracking system is essential for any project executive. While most everyone has a system, very frequently it is not an effective system, or not nearly as effective a system as it could be if properly implemented.
A well-prepared construction schedule helps the project manager manage project tasks, other parties in the contract, and the various risks inherent in any project.
With the variety of Delay Analysis Techniques available to schedule reviewers and analysts, it is difficult to know and implement the most reliable and most effective way of demonstrating a true and accurate impact calculation caused by delay.