Online 2-Week Intensive LIVE Course
Starts Monday April 20th, 2026

Beyond Delays: Measuring Loss of Productivity

Learn the full spectrum of delay and disruption analysis. Measure, justify and recover productivity losses using the Measured Mile Method and real-world case studies.

USD $1049 for 1 Year of Online Access

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Delay Steals Time - Disruption Steals Efficiency

Understanding and quantifying loss of productivity is one of the most overlooked yet financially significant aspects of construction claims.

Many professionals are familiar with schedule delay analysis, productivity losses are often more difficult to measure, justify, and recover, but they frequently represent the largest portion of damages in a dispute. 

A Delay = Lost Time
  • a stoppage or extension in the project timeline. It means work has come to a halt, often due to external factors, and the project cannot proceed as scheduled. Delays are typically easier to identify and measure because they directly impact the project’s completion date.
A Disruption = Lost Productivity
  • doesn’t always stop work outright. Instead, it impacts the efficiency of ongoing operations. Disruptions create obstacles or changes that make it harder for teams to work at their planned pace, resulting in a loss of productivity. The project may still be advancing, but it’s doing so less efficiently.
  • Protect your bottom line: Learn industry-accepted methods to measure and document productivity loss
  • Reduce costly disputes: Avoid common pitfalls that lead to disagreements, litigation, or lost revenue
  • Enhance your credibility: Demonstrate to clients and partners that you can handle the full spectrum of delay and disruption analysis
  • Boost project performance: Implement proven strategies to track and improve productivity in real time, not just after the fact

What You Will Learn

  • Clearly define productivity and distinguish it from production and delay impacts in construction projects.
  • Identify and apply various methods for measuring and quantifying productivity loss, including the Measured Mile, similar project comparisons, and use of industry studies.
  • Understand the legal, contractual, and practical implications of productivity losses and delay claims.
  • Develop effective documentation practices to support productivity loss analysis.
  • Analyze real-world scenarios and case studies to recognize productivity loss triggers and calculate their impacts.
  • Present findings and recommendations in a clear, supportable manner for claims, negotiations, or dispute resolution.
  • Implement best practices for tracking, reporting, and improving productivity on active projects.
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Loss of Productivity vs. Schedule Delay Analysis

The Forensic Schedule Delay Analysis course is an excellent foundation for understanding how delays impact project timelines and how to analyze them for claims. However, it primarily focuses on time - when and why delays occurred, and how they affect project completion.

Beyond Delays: Measuring Loss of Productivity goes further by addressing:

  • The efficiency of resource use: It teaches you how to measure not just when work is delayed, but how effectively labor and resources are being used, and how losses in efficiency can be quantified and claimed.
  • Financial impact beyond time: Many claims hinge on lost productivity, which can be much more complex (and lucrative) to prove than simple schedule delays.
  • Complementary expertise: Schedule delay analysis and productivity loss measurement are two sides of the same coin. Mastering both gives you a complete toolkit for handling all types of delay and disruption claims.

Course Schedule & Outline

  • Day 1

  • Day 2

  • Day 3

  • Day 4

  • Day 5

Day 1

Foundations of Productivity in Construction Claims

Monday Apr 20th 11:00AM - 13:00PM EST

Topics Covered

  • Introduction & Course Overview
  • What is Productivity?
    • Defining productivity in construction
    • Key measurement ratios (inputs vs. outputs)
    • Productivity vs. production vs. delay
  • What isn’t Productivity?
    • Distinguishing productivity losses from schedule delays and production issues
    • Common misconceptions

Learning Objectives

  • Understand core productivity concepts and terminology
  • Differentiate between productivity, production, and delay
  • Recognize the importance of accurate productivity measurement

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Your Instructor

MEET TYLER KONTER - PE, PSP, CCP, Senior Consultant

Tyler Konter joined the engineering consulting industry after years of experience performing project management, engineering, project controls, CPM scheduling, and cost analysis on live construction projects. Mr. Konter has performed and critiqued forensic analyses of industry-recognized methods including the measured mile for productivity analysis; and the contemporaneous, impacted as-planned, and as-planned vs. as-built for schedule analysis.

Mr. Konter served in U.S. Air Force Special Operations for five years before changing his focus to the construction industry. He has a B.S. in Civil Engineering and has lectured on topics in this subject for various organizations and professionally at project controls and construction events. He is an expert in damages quantification and cost engineering.

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What You Get

  • 8 hours of instruction over 2 weeks
  • Delay Claims & Measured Mile techniques
  • 1 in-depth hands-on case study & presentation
  • Access to the training recordings for 1 year
  •  8 PMI Professional Development Units
  •  A handsome Certificate of Completion

frequently asked questions

Are There Any Pre-Requisites To This Course?

Yes. You must have experience in building and managing CPM schedules. It is essential to know how to perform CPM scheduling calculations manually without software. This course is not for beginners to project controls, but for professionals who have minimum 2 years of experience in project controls. If you are a beginner in project controls, contact us about other training courses that are a better fit for your experience.

Is Any Software Required For the Coursework?

No, it is not necessary to have access to any scheduling tools. The course will focus on fundamental techniques and concepts outside of any software package. This is NOT a Primavera P6 course, but rather a course that focuses on techniques.

How Many PMI PDUS Can I Claim For This Course?

We understand that PMI allows 1 PDU for every 1 hour of contact training, within the Category “Courses or Training / Courses from other 3rd party providers.” This course is 8 hours of training and should result in 8 PDUs. Please refer to PMI CCR guide for more information. Plan Academy is not a PMI Registered Education Provider.

How Do I Attend The Live Sessions?

The training sessions will be conducted over a collaborative & screen-sharing platform. You will have to install the software client on your computer to attend the sessions.

What is your refund policy for live courses?

We understand that our live courses may not be the right fit for everyone. That's why we encourage you to:

  • Review the course outline
  • Read our course reviews from previous students
  • Ask us questions about the course by email to info@planacademy.com

You can request a refund up to 1 hour before the first live session starts.

Once the course has started, unfortunately no refunds will be issued.

The instructor reserves the right to cancel and fully refund any member's enrollment at their discretion to avoid potential conflicts of interest, especially where participation may compromise the instructor’s role as an expert witness.

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