Construction programme preparation and management for building projects

Quantity Surveying and Cost Control

Construction programme preparation and management for building projects

A realistic construction programme is essential for managing a project to time and budget. Without a clear programme, delays accumulate, costs increase and disputes arise. LateShield prepares construction programmes, monitors progress against programme and provides delay analysis and programme recovery support for residential and commercial projects.

What we cover

Work covered

LateShield coordinates the required specialists and manages the process from initial review through to practical completion. The work covered on this service includes:

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  • Master programme preparation
  • Pre-construction programme
  • Construction phase programme
  • Short-term look-ahead programmes
  • Progress monitoring and reporting
  • Delay identification and analysis
  • Programme recovery planning
  • Extension of time assessment support
  • Contractor programme review
  • Milestone and critical path analysis

Who this is for

Is this service right for you?

  • Clients who need a realistic programme for a construction project
  • Project managers who need independent programme review and monitoring
  • Clients dealing with a delayed construction project
  • Anyone who needs delay analysis or extension of time assessment support

What you receive

Your deliverables

  • Master construction programme
  • Progress monitoring reports
  • Delay analysis and programme recovery plan
  • Extension of time assessment support
  • Contractor programme review report

Process

How it works

01

Initial enquiry

Contact LateShield with details of the project and the programme requirements. We will confirm the scope and timescale.

02

Programme preparation

We prepare a master construction programme showing the sequence of works, durations and critical path.

03

Progress monitoring

We monitor progress against the programme and prepare regular progress reports.

04

Delay analysis

Where delays occur, we analyse the cause and impact and prepare a delay analysis report.

05

Recovery planning

We prepare a programme recovery plan to bring the project back on track and support any extension of time assessment.

Getting started

What to send us

Send us whatever you have. You do not need everything — share what is available and we will work with it.

Project drawings and specification
Contractor programme if available
Details of any delays or programme issues
Contract documents if available
Required completion date

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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The critical path is the sequence of activities that determines the minimum duration of the project. Any delay to a critical path activity will delay the project completion date. LateShield identifies the critical path as part of the programme preparation process.

An extension of time is an entitlement under the contract for the contractor to complete the works later than the original completion date, where the delay has been caused by a relevant event such as a client instruction, adverse weather or a statutory undertaker's delay. LateShield can provide extension of time assessment support.

Yes. LateShield can review a contractor's programme to assess whether it is realistic and achievable, identify any risks and provide an independent assessment of the likely completion date.

A look-ahead programme is a short-term programme showing the activities planned for the next two to four weeks. It is used to coordinate trades and resources on site and to identify any upcoming constraints or risks.

Yes. Construction programme management services are available for residential and commercial projects throughout the UK.

Coverage

Service area

Construction programme management services are available for residential and commercial projects throughout the UK. Site-based services are available across Worcestershire and surrounding areas.

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