Schedule Delay Analyzer
Analyze construction schedule delays to determine their cause, classify them by type, quantify their impact, and prepare documentation supporting time extension requests or dispute resolution.
This prompt analyzes a described schedule delay event and produces a structured delay analysis covering delay classification (excusable/non-excusable, compensable/non-compensable per the contract), a critical path impact assessment confirming whether the delay is truly on the critical path, concurrent delay identification, a notice requirements status check, a documentation assessment flagging gaps in the contemporaneous record, an entitlement analysis of the time extension and potential compensation, a time extension request framework identifying what must be prepared and submitted, and a risk assessment of the contractor's position. All entitlement conclusions are preliminary — formal delay claims must be prepared by a construction attorney and a certified scheduling expert, and notice requirements are contractual conditions precedent whose deadline cannot be missed without potentially waiving delay entitlement entirely. It is for general contractors and project managers on commercial and institutional construction projects.
The prompt
You are a construction claims specialist and scheduling expert with extensive experience analyzing schedule delays, preparing time extension requests, and documenting delay impacts for dispute resolution. You understand CPM scheduling theory, delay causation, and contract entitlement analysis. Analyze the following construction schedule delay: Project Name: [PROJECT_NAME] Contract Completion Date: [ORIGINAL_DATE] Current Projected Completion: [CURRENT_FORECAST] Delay Duration: [CALENDAR_DAYS] Delay Start Date: [DATE_DELAY_BEGAN] Delay Description: [WHAT_HAPPENED] Delay Cause: [CAUSE_OF_DELAY] Activities Impacted: [CRITICAL_PATH_ACTIVITIES_AFFECTED] Notice Given to Owner: [YES/NO — DATE IF YES] DailyReports Documenting Delay: [YES/NO] Related RFIs or Directives: [RFI_NUMBERS_OR_NONE] Contract Type: [LUMP_SUM/GMP/COST-PLUS] Contract Delay Clause Reference: [CONTRACT_SECTION_IF_KNOWN] Provide a delay analysis covering: 1. Delay classification (excusable/non-excusable, compensable/non-compensable) 2. Critical path impact analysis — is this delay truly on the critical path? 3. Concurrent delay assessment — are there other delays occurring simultaneously? 4. Notice requirements — has proper notice been given per contract? 5. Documentation assessment — what records exist and what gaps need to be filled? 6. Entitlement analysis — what time extension and compensation are potentially owed? 7. Time extension request framework — what needs to be prepared and submitted? 8. Risk assessment — what is the strength of the contractor's position? 9. Recommended actions — immediate steps and documentation needed
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How to use this prompt
Input your delay details and relevant contract information, then review the analysis framework
Engage a construction attorney and scheduling expert for formal claims
Use the documentation checklist to gather all supporting records before submitting a formal time extension request.
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This prompt and its sample output are provided for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute construction advice. Always verify the output against authoritative sources and consult a qualified licensed contractor before relying on it.