CPM scheduling
Subtitle: the Contracting Officers' Guide for risk minimization and claims analysis
By: Craig S. Prather
Publisher: Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 85
Description: There are several hundred contract management related positions in the Navy's Civil Engineer Corps. Many      junior and senior Contracting Officers and their representatives who serve in these positions have little to no      experience with approving, monitoring and analyzing contractors' construction schedules. Typically, the      contractor submits an initial schedule for approval, however, due to the lack of experience and knowledge,      scheduling software and computer hardware to verify schedule logic, relationships, activity content, and      budgeted cost allocation, many construction schedules are approved based on their graphical appearance      and the faith in the contractor to do the right thing. As required by project specifications, monthly update      schedules are normally provided by the contractor, however, many of them either are updated incorrectly or      don't accurately reflect the actual work sequence of the project. The current Naval Facilities Engineering      Command (NAVFAC) guide specification provides basic guidance, however, it has proven to be an      ineffective tool because of unclear and ambiguous directions and guidance. Further, many sections of this      specification are obsolete or contradictory to industry standards and court rulings. Claims court journals are      filled with case law examples involving suits against the Navy for schedule related issues. The American      Arbitration Association has handled many arbitration and mediation cases involving these issues as well. The      energy, effort, and intent demonstrated by Contracting Officers and their representatives have been sincere      and noteworthy. However, their limited experience and knowledge with approving, monitoring, and analyzing      construction schedules and lack of resources immediately available, have increased their risks and reduced      their ability to effectively justify and defend their positions during litigation, arbitration or mediation.
Notes: "Summer 1998."

Thesis (Master of Engineering) University of Florida, Summer 1998.

Includes bibliographical references (p.  84-85)

Approved for public release; distribution unlimited.

dk/dk cc:9116 8/13/98.