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DELAY ANALYSIS IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

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Tue, 2009-01-06 05:23
Sinan Fahmi
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Hi Planners,
could anybody guide me to buy the best book regarding the delay analysis and extension of time.

if anybody have any material which may help me please send it to my email.

thanks...
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Sat, 2009-01-10 12:22
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Charleston-Joseph...
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My preference is AACE Recommended Practice.

It is very comprehensive.

Cheers,
Happy Planning and Scheduling
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Sat, 2009-01-10 04:00
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Mike Testro
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Hi David

Good choice of books - although I have never read a book on delay analysis yet.

I did buy About Time last year because I was up in front of Linnett in an adjudication.

I managed to get in a sly comment about delay analysis being a "dark art" which went down quite well.

Won the case too.

Best regards

Mike Testro
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Tue, 2009-01-06 06:35
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David Bordoli
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I suggest you first download for free:
The Society of Construction Law ‘Delay and Disruption Protocol’ (www.eotprotocol.com)
and
AACE International Recommended Practice No. 29R-03 ‘Forensic Schedule Analysis’ (http://www.aacei.org/technical/rps/29R-03.pdf)

Then the books are:
‘About Time: Delay Analysis in Construction’ by Stephen Lowsley and Christopher Linnett (ISBN: 1842192477) - about $70.
‘Delay Analysis in Construction’ by P. John Keane and Anthony F. Caletka (ISBN: 1405156546) - about $116.
‘Delay and Disruption in Construction Contracts’ by Keith Pickavance (ISBN: 1843114267) - about $440.

You might have to search for the books, Amazon say Lowsley & Linnet and Pickavance are not available, though Construction Books Direct seem to have them available (http://www.constructionbooksdirect.com/). If you are starting out I particularly recommend Lowsley & Linnett, apart from Steve being a mate, the book is very easy to read (and the cheapest on the list). I was very impressed with John and Tony’s book - there is stuff in there and a slightly different approach than is taken with most books on the subject. Pickavance is financially out of the reach of most folks but is a ‘must have’ reference book for most corporate offices, but probably not suitable as a ‘teach yourself’ guide.

Just my opinions so my apologies if I my choices don’t match other PPers.

Happy reading…

David
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Tue, 2009-01-06 06:32
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Barry Fullarton
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Hi Sinan

its not as easy as readying the book , you need to understand the details of the Claim you are either refuting of claim ,

but try this site


Society of Construction Law Delay and Disruption Protocol, four retrospective delay analysis techniques
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