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Cumulative Schedule Impacts

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Wed, 2004-03-10 20:16
Robert Jacobs
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I am interested to find any documentation (articles, book references,etc.) that exists regarding guidelines and methodology for identifying cumulative schedule impacts (i.e. the aggregation of small delays to non-critical work to the point that it impacts intermediate schedule milestones or completion dates). Of particular interest would be any methods that have stood the test of succesful claim resolution.

Thank you in advance for any assistance you may provide.

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Robert Jacobs
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Wed, 2004-03-10 23:51
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Bernard Ertl
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We call this Critical Mass. We measure the rate of progress for non-critical work to provide ample warning to managers when there is insufficient resources to complete the work within the scope of the critical path.

To my knowledge, none of our clients have ever been involved in a claim dispute involving Critical Mass. HTH!

Bernard Ertl
InterPlan Systems Inc. - Project Management Software, Project Planning Software
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