Grzeszczyk, G, Sainati, T and Unterhitzenberger, C orcid.org/0000-0001-5815-9127
(2024)
The Evolution of Forensic Delay Analysis: A Literature Review Investigating Changes and Progress in Project Management Approaches to Delay Measurement.
Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 16 (1).
ISSN 1943-4162
Abstract
This literature review explores the topic of forensic delay analysis (FDA), highlighting recent advances and key themes currently attracting research interest within the area. Project delays in every context can have significant financial and non-financial impacts, so it is crucial to accurately identify and assess their influence. Our analysis shows that despite the initial conceptualization of FDA methods and tools, the field remains complex and laborious, and its credibility is often contested too. The findings suggest that FDA has received insufficient research attention compared to other project management domains and has made limited progress since its inception. Furthermore, there is no consistent approach to measuring delays, despite their prevalence, severity and global persistence. Although a wide range of publications acknowledge the continuing interest in FDA, most confirm its limited applicability and inadequate standardization. The literature also highlights a lack of progress in this area of knowledge predominantly due to a lack of innovative perspectives, tools and understanding. In order to improve the credibility and reliability of FDA and delay analysis techniques (DATs), it is therefore essential to embrace and promote alternative and innovative methodologies. This paper will appeal to a wide audience, including academics and practitioners, who wish to explore the limitations of FDA and the knowledge gaps identified in the existing literature.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2023 American Society of Civil Engineers. This is an author produced version of an article published in Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Schedule delays; Delay analysis; Project controls; Construction claims; Project management; Contract administration |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Civil Engineering (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 18 Oct 2023 13:59 |
Last Modified: | 18 Oct 2023 13:59 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | American Society of Civil Engineers |
Identification Number: | 10.1061/JLADAH.LADR-897 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:200336 |