Online 2-Week Intensive LIVE Course

Forensic Schedule Delay Analysis LIVE Course

Learn to analyze project schedule delays for
construction delay claims and extension of time.

4.7(41 ratings)

Starts Monday June 3rd , 2024

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About the Course

"Poorly drafted or incomplete and unsubstantiated claims became the top cause of construction disputes for 2021."


Arcadis - 2022 Global Construction Disputes Report

In this course, you will be introduced to the concepts, processes and techniques that are key to understanding the root causes of project schedule delays. Whether you’re confused by what schedule delay analysis is for, or you just need to fill in your knowledge gaps, Tyler Konter & I will share everything you need to know about Forensic Delay Analysis for Construction projects, from definitions to expert techniques and processes.


You'll learn the most commonly used forensic methodologies from trusted protocols issued by:

  • AACE (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering) 
  • CMAA (Construction Management Association of America)
  • ASCE (America Society of Civil Engineers) 

The most important principles you'll receive from this training is clarity on what methodologies to use when, and an understanding of what is defensible in court, from expert witnesses who have been there.

What You Will Learn

  • Learn Fundamental Claims Background and Terminology
  • Learn Impacts As-Planned and Time Impact Analysis
  • Learn As-Planned, As-Built, and Contemporaneous Period Analysis
  • Learn Schedule Analysis Taxonomy
  • Learn the Three Facets to Every Claim: EIC
  • Learn the Different Types of Claims
  • Learn the Different Types of Delays
  • Asses Your Skills with Case Studies and Presentations

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.

Course Schedule & Outline

DAY 1: MONDAY JUNE 3RD - 11:00 - 13:00 EST

  • Claims Background and Terminology
  • Schedule Delays
  • Claims Components and Damages ($)
  • Schedule Analysis Taxonomy
  • Analysis Method Selection Discussion

DAY 2: WEDNESDAY JUNE 5TH - 11:00 - 13:00 EST

  • Introduction to the Impacted As-Planned & Time Impact Analysis Methods
  • Comparing Impacted As-Planned and Time Impact Analysis

DAY 3: FRIDAY JUNE 7TH- 11:00 - 13:00 EST

  • As-Planned, As-Built & Contemporaneous Period Analysis
  • Examples of Applying the Half-Step Analysis

DAY 4: MONDAY JUNE 10TH - 11:00 - 13:00 EST

  • Other Methods of Analysis Including As-Built Analysis
  • In-Class Interactive Case Study

DAY 5: THURSDAY JUNE 13TH - 11:00 - 14:00 EST

  • Student Case Study Presentations

Highlights From Our Last Course

Hands-on is the only way to learn. In this course, students complete assignments to ensure they’re mastering the analysis techniques. Here are some of the analyses students compiled for their final presentation.

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.

What You Get

  • 8 hours of instruction over 2 weeks
  • Claims & forensic delay analysis techniques
  • 1 in-depth hands-on homework assignment
  • Access to the training recordings for 1 year
  •  8 PMI Professional Development Units
  •  A handsome certificate of completion

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