Copyright 2009 AACE, Inc.
AACE International Recommended Practices
AACE International Recommended Practice No. 45R-08
SCHEDULING CLAIMS PROTECTION METHODS
TCM Framework: 6.4 Forensic Performance Assessment
7.2 Schedule Planning and Development
8.1 Project Control Plan Implementation
Acknowledgments:
Edward E. Douglas, III CCC PSP (Author)
Rodney B. Adams, CCE
Kenneth Baker
Michael Bomi
John P. Buziak, PE
Timothy T. Calvey, PE PSP
Christopher W. Carson, PSP
Mark G. Cundiff, PSP
Douglas A. Findley, CCC PSP
John C. Livengood, CFCC
Mahmoud M. Saleh
Hannah E. Schumacher, PSP
L. Lee Schumacher, PSP
Donald F. Sulzer
Ronald M. Winter, PSP
Copyright 2009 AACE International, Inc.
AACE International Recommended Practices
AACE International Recommended Practice No. 45R-08
SCHEDULING CLAIMS PROTECTION METHODS
TCM Framework: 6.4 Forensic Performance Assessment, 7.2 Schedule Planning
and Development, 8.1 Project Control Plan Implementation
June 1, 2009
INTRODUCTION
Purpose
This recommended practice (RP) is intended to serve as a guideline, not establish a standard for
schedule claims protection. The RP is intended to provide the scheduling practitioner with an overview of
topics related to schedule delays as well as the various schedule practices and procedures that should be
considered when developing and managing the project schedule. This RP will explain items to consider
when creating and maintaining a critical path method (CPM) schedule in order to be prepared for potential
delay claims. This RP begins by describing schedule delay terminology and outlining potential causes
and required actions related to schedule delays. The sections following are related to some of the
planning considerations recommended when developing a project schedule, plus good pract