Total float management: Computerized technique for construction delay analysis

Abstract

Developing a holistic and accurate delay analysis software is still challenging the current delay analysis practices. Most of the existing delay analysis techniques are not programmed and still depend on manual calculations. The currently available computerized delay analysis techniques are still limited, suffer from many drawbacks, and do not consider many of the delay analysis situations. This paper introduces web-based software called total float management (TFM) software for analyzing delay claim utilizing TFM delay analysis technique. The TFM technique depends on day-by-day analysis, which gives more accurate analysis over other techniques. The software has the ability to import schedule data from Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project (MS project) software in various formats. This feature makes analysis easier and reduces the time required for data input. Many other features are included in the TFM software, such as the ability to address concurrent delays, change orders, and acceleration events.