QUANTITATIVE DELAY ANALYSIS & EXTENSION OF TIME (EOT)
Master Delay Analysis Techniques and Secure Legitimate Time Extensions in Projects
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 – 24 Jul 2026 | Dubai, UAE | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
In complex construction and infrastructure projects, delays are common—but managing them effectively requires specialized skills in forensic scheduling and contractual analysis. A sound understanding of delay analysis techniques and Extension of Time (EOT) claims is essential for ensuring contractual rights are preserved, liabilities are minimized, and disputes are avoided.
This intensive 5-day training course provides project professionals with a comprehensive framework for performing quantitative delay analysis and preparing robust EOT claims. It blends theoretical knowledge with practical exercises, using case studies and international standards (e.g., SCL Protocol, AACEI, FIDIC).
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand causes and types of delays in construction projects
- Apply recognized methodologies of delay analysis (prospective & retrospective)
- Prepare and evaluate Extension of Time claims
- Distinguish between critical and non-critical delays
- Use project schedules to substantiate or defend delay claims
Key Benefits of Attending
- Gain expertise in the principles of forensic scheduling
- Understand international delay analysis protocols (SCL, AACE, FIDIC)
- Learn to protect your organization’s rights in delay scenarios
- Improve communication between contractors, consultants, and clients
- Reduce legal exposure through accurate and justifiable claims
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
- Project managers and planners
- Contract and claims managers
- Quantity surveyors and cost engineers
- Consultants, engineers, and site managers
- Legal professionals involved in construction disputes
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
- Delay identification and classification
- Critical path method (CPM) scheduling
- Quantitative delay assessment techniques
- Claim preparation and documentation
- Analysis of concurrency and culpability
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
- Improved risk management in schedule delays
- Reduced project disputes through structured claim handling
- Enhanced contract compliance and project documentation
- Greater transparency in project reporting
- Stronger negotiation and conflict resolution capacity
Instructional Methdology
The course blends theoretical insight with applied project scenarios:
- Strategy Briefings – Delay analysis methodologies, SCL protocol, FIDIC claims
- Case Studies – Real-world project delays and EOT claim evaluations
- Workshops – Practical delay quantification and claim drafting exercises
- Peer Exchange – Cross-sector insights and discussion on local practices
- Tools – Templates for delay logs, impact analysis, and claim reports
Course Outline
Detailed 5-Day Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Foundations of Delay and Time Management
- Module 1: Types of Project Delays (07:30 – 09:30)
- Excusable vs. non-excusable, compensable vs. non-compensable
- Concurrent, critical, and non-critical delays
- Module 2: Contractual Frameworks (09:45 – 11:15)
- Overview of FIDIC, NEC, and SCL Protocol provisions on delay
- Module 3: Workshop – Delay Scenario Mapping (11:30 – 01:00)
- Module 4: CPM Scheduling and Float Management (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 2: Delay Analysis Techniques
- Module 5: Overview of Delay Analysis Methods (07:30 – 09:30)
- Impacted As-Planned, Time Impact Analysis, As-Built vs. As-Planned
- Module 6: Choosing the Right Method (09:45 – 11:15)
- When to use prospective vs. retrospective analysis
- Module 7: Workshop – Selecting Delay Analysis Approach (11:30 – 01:00)
- Module 8: Case Study – Comparative Method Evaluation (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 3: Preparing Extension of Time Claims
- Module 9: Components of a Successful EOT Claim (07:30 – 09:30)
- Notice, cause, effect, evidence, and entitlement
- Module 10: Evidentiary Requirements (09:45 – 11:15)
- Baseline schedules, delay events logs, contemporaneous records
- Module 11: Workshop – Drafting EOT Justifications (11:30 – 01:00)
- Module 12: Risk of Rejection and How to Avoid It (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 4: Defending and Evaluating Claims
- Module 13: Responding to Delay Claims (07:30 – 09:30)
- Review techniques, audit trails, and counterclaims
- Module 14: Concurrency and Apportionment of Delays (09:45 – 11:15)
- Analyzing shared responsibility for delay
- Module 15: Workshop – Claim Review Simulation (11:30 – 01:00)
- Module 16: Negotiation & Dispute Avoidance (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 5: Application and Final Simulation
- Module 17: Integrated Delay & EOT Case Study (07:30 – 09:30)
- Full lifecycle from delay identification to final claim
- Module 18: Drafting and Presenting Delay Reports (09:45 – 11:15)
- Module 19: Final Presentations and Peer Review (11:30 – 01:00)
- Module 20: Summary and Personal Action Plan (02:00 – 03:30)
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Quantitative Delay Analysis & Extension of Time (EOT), confirming their competence in analyzing delays, preparing claims, and ensuring contractual compliance in complex project environments.