Acceleration of construction works - Revision history

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	* Extension of time EOT.		* Extension of time EOT.
	* Fast track construction.		* Fast track construction.

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	* Activity schedule.		* Activity schedule.
	* Agreement for the acceleration of construction works.		* Agreement for the acceleration of construction works.
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	* Critical path method.		* Critical path method.
	* Extension of time EOT.		* Extension of time EOT.

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	Acceleration is the process of speeding up the work of a contractor so that a particular activity, or the project as a whole, can be completed before the date required under the contract.		Acceleration is the process of speeding up the work of a contractor so that a particular activity, or the project as a whole, can be completed before the date required under the contract.

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	* Extension of time EOT.		* Extension of time EOT.
	* Fast track construction.		* Fast track construction.
		+	* How to prepare a claim for an extension of time.
	* Milestones.		* Milestones.
	* Project benchmarking.		* Project benchmarking.

Designing Buildings at 10:39, 6 June 2017

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	* Early procurement of key items.		* Early procurement of key items.

−	These techniques are likely to result in additional costs and may not guarantee early completion. ~~Options such as working overtime typically result in employees being paid at~~ a ~~higher rate (typically 1~~.~~5-2 times~~ the ~~regular rate)~~.	+	These techniques are likely to result in additional costs and may not guarantee early completion. Whilst the same number of tasks need to be performed, they are condensed into a shorter period, and so are likely to require more resources. In addition, purchasing costs may be higher due to time pressures, incomplete information and the complexity of managing the interfaces between elements. A greater number of variations are also likely than on a traditional contract.

−	~~Acceleration can also~~ result in ~~an overall loss of productivity, perhaps due to tiredness on the part of workers~~ being ~~required to do overtime, or unfamiliarity of~~ the ~~site and the project on the part of additional workers being brought in~~.	+	Options such as working overtime typically result in employees being paid at a higher rate (typically 1.5-2 times the regular rate).

−	It is recommended that acceleration agreements are ~~made~~ prior to the implementation of acceleration measures, to clarify the position on cost, reward, risk and so on. The client may insist that the completion date remains fixed with any liquidated damages clauses remaining, which means that the contractor holds the risk of the effectiveness of the acceleration measures. Whereas, the contractor may wish to agree to the acceleration but with no warranty of its effectiveness.	+	Acceleration is also likely to result in additional risks. If resources are focused on critical path activities, there is the possibility that non-critical path activities will be affected. Quality, safety and compliance can be affected, and acceleration can result in an overall loss of productivity, perhaps due to tiredness on the part of workers being required to do overtime, or unfamiliarity of the site and the project on the part of additional workers being brought in.
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		+	It is recommended that acceleration agreements are prepared prior to the implementation of acceleration measures, to clarify the position on cost, reward, risk and so on.

	For more information, see Agreement for the acceleration of construction works.		For more information, see Agreement for the acceleration of construction works.

Designing Buildings at 10:33, 6 June 2017

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	* Adding new shifts.		* Adding new shifts.
	* Providing additional labour.		* Providing additional labour.
		+	* Additional supervision.
	* Providing additional resources, such as plant and equipment.		* Providing additional resources, such as plant and equipment.
−	* Re-sequencing work activities (also known as project crashing).	+	* Re-sequencing work activities (also known as project crashing or fast tracking).
	* Adopting alternative construction methods, such as off site manufacturing.		* Adopting alternative construction methods, such as off site manufacturing.
		+	* Changing the design or specification.
		+	* Reducing the scope of the works (for example transferring responsibility for some works from the contractor to the client).
		+	* Early procurement of key items.

	These techniques are likely to result in additional costs and may not guarantee early completion. Options such as working overtime typically result in employees being paid at a higher rate (typically 1.5-2 times the regular rate).		These techniques are likely to result in additional costs and may not guarantee early completion. Options such as working overtime typically result in employees being paid at a higher rate (typically 1.5-2 times the regular rate).

−	~~An additional consideration should be that acceleration may~~ result in an overall loss of productivity, perhaps due to tiredness on the part of workers being required to do overtime, or unfamiliarity of the site and the project on the part of additional workers being brought in.	+	Acceleration can also result in an overall loss of productivity, perhaps due to tiredness on the part of workers being required to do overtime, or unfamiliarity of the site and the project on the part of additional workers being brought in.

−	It is recommended that acceleration agreements are made prior to the implementation of acceleration measures, ~~as often parties have very different positions on~~ the cost, ~~benefit~~ and ~~liability that will be involved~~. The client may insist that the completion date remains fixed with any liquidated damages clauses remaining, which means that the contractor holds the risk of the effectiveness of the acceleration measures. Whereas, the contractor may agree to the acceleration but with no warranty of its effectiveness.	+	It is recommended that acceleration agreements are made prior to the implementation of acceleration measures, to clarify the position on cost, reward, risk and so on. The client may insist that the completion date remains fixed with any liquidated damages clauses remaining, which means that the contractor holds the risk of the effectiveness of the acceleration measures. Whereas, the contractor may wish to agree to the acceleration but with no warranty of its effectiveness.

	For more information, see Agreement for the acceleration of construction works.		For more information, see Agreement for the acceleration of construction works.

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	Acceleration is the process of speeding up the work of a contractor so that a particular activity, or the project as a whole, can be completed before the date required under the contract.		Acceleration is the process of speeding up the work of a contractor so that a particular activity, or the project as a whole, can be completed before the date required under the contract.

−	Generally, it is the client that requires acceleration of construction work. A client might ~~be anxious~~ that ~~its~~ building is handed over earlier than is set out in the contract or, where the contractor has been allowed extensions of time, earlier than the revised completion date.	+	Generally, it is the client that requires the acceleration of construction work. A client might require that a building is handed over earlier than is set out in the contract or, where the contractor has been allowed an extensions of time, may require completion earlier than the revised completion date. This is referred to as 'directed acceleration'.

−	~~The acceleration of the works may be undertaken by~~ the contractor ~~voluntarily~~ as a means for them to move on to another project, to mitigate inefficiencies and delays that may have been incurred, or to save on costs. They may also be motivated by bonuses awarded for early completion. Since acceleration in ~~these cases will have been~~ the ~~decision of~~ the contractor~~, claims will~~ not ~~arise as~~ a ~~result~~.	+	Where the contractor incurs additional costs as a result of this sort of acceleration, it can result in a claims against the client. Typically, the contractor does not have to prove the works were actually completed more quickly than originally agreed, just that they made a reasonable attempt to do so and that the attempt resulted in additional costs.

−	~~Directed acceleration is where a client directs~~ the contractor to ~~accelerate the work so as~~ to ~~complete the~~ project ~~in advance of the planned or specified completion date. This might be because of~~ delays that have been ~~caused such as suspensions~~ to the ~~works or variations~~ to ~~the scope of works being made by~~ the client.	+	Acceleration of the works may also be undertaken by the contractor voluntarily, if, for example, they wish to; move on to another project, mitigate inefficiencies and delays that may have been incurred, or to save on costs. They may also be motivated by bonuses awarded for early completion. However, if acceleration is undertaken voluntarily, the contractor will not be able to claim additional costs from the client.

−	Where the contractor incurs additional costs as a result of this acceleration, it can bring claims for compensation. Typically, the contractor does not have to prove the acceleration had a successful impact on the schedule, just that it made a reasonable attempt and the attempt resulted in additional costs.	+	There are several techniques available for accelerating work:
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−	There are several ~~options that are~~ available for accelerating work~~, including~~:	+

	* Working overtime.		* Working overtime.
−	* ~~Implementing~~ new shifts.	+	* Adding new shifts.
	* Providing additional labour.		* Providing additional labour.
	* Providing additional resources, such as plant and equipment.		* Providing additional resources, such as plant and equipment.
	* Re-sequencing work activities (also known as project crashing).		* Re-sequencing work activities (also known as project crashing).
−	* ~~Alternative~~ construction methods, such as ~~precast concrete instead of cast in situ~~.	+	* Adopting alternative construction methods, such as off site manufacturing.

−	~~All of these options will~~ result in additional costs and may not guarantee early ~~or on-time work~~ completion. ~~Indeed, some options can be expensive,~~ such as working overtime ~~which~~ typically ~~requires~~ employees ~~to be~~ paid at a higher rate ~~as an incentive~~ (~~usually~~ 1.5-2 times the regular rate).	+	These techniques are likely to result in additional costs and may not guarantee early completion. Options such as working overtime typically result in employees being paid at a higher rate (typically 1.5-2 times the regular rate).

	An additional consideration should be that acceleration may result in an overall loss of productivity, perhaps due to tiredness on the part of workers being required to do overtime, or unfamiliarity of the site and the project on the part of additional workers being brought in.		An additional consideration should be that acceleration may result in an overall loss of productivity, perhaps due to tiredness on the part of workers being required to do overtime, or unfamiliarity of the site and the project on the part of additional workers being brought in.

Designing Buildings at 10:20, 6 June 2017

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−	Acceleration is the process of ~~expediting~~ the ~~contractor’s~~ work so that a particular ~~work~~ activity, or the project as a whole, can be completed before the date required under the contract.	+	Acceleration is the process of speeding up the work of a contractor so that a particular activity, or the project as a whole, can be completed before the date required under the contract.

	Generally, it is the client that requires acceleration of construction work. A client might be anxious that its building is handed over earlier than is set out in the contract or, where the contractor has been allowed extensions of time, earlier than the revised completion date.		Generally, it is the client that requires acceleration of construction work. A client might be anxious that its building is handed over earlier than is set out in the contract or, where the contractor has been allowed extensions of time, earlier than the revised completion date.

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	Acceleration is the process of speeding up the work of a contractor so that a particular activity, or the project as a whole, can be completed before the date required under the contract.		Acceleration is the process of speeding up the work of a contractor so that a particular activity, or the project as a whole, can be completed before the date required under the contract.

−	Generally, it is the client that requires the acceleration of construction work. A client might require that a building is handed over earlier than is set out in the contract or, where the contractor has been allowed an ~~extensions~~ of time, may require completion earlier than the revised completion date. This is referred to as 'directed acceleration'.	+	Generally, it is the client that requires the acceleration of construction work. A client might require that a building is handed over earlier than is set out in the contract or, where the contractor has been allowed an extension of time, may require completion earlier than the revised completion date. This is referred to as 'directed acceleration'.

−	Where the contractor incurs additional costs as a result of this sort of acceleration, it can result in a ~~claims~~ against the client. Typically, the contractor does not have to prove the works were actually completed more quickly than originally agreed, just that they made a reasonable attempt to do so and that the attempt resulted in additional costs.	+	Where the contractor incurs additional costs as a result of this sort of acceleration, it can result in a claim against the client. Typically, the contractor does not have to prove the works were actually completed more quickly than originally agreed, just that they made a reasonable attempt to do so and that the attempt resulted in additional costs.

−	Acceleration of the works may also be undertaken by the contractor voluntarily, if, for example, they wish to; move on to another project, mitigate inefficiencies and delays that may have been incurred, or to save on costs. They may also be motivated by bonuses awarded for early completion. However, if acceleration is undertaken voluntarily, the contractor will not be able to claim additional costs from the client.	+	Acceleration of the works may also be undertaken by the contractor voluntarily, if, for example, they wish to move on to another project, mitigate inefficiencies and delays that may have been incurred, or to save on costs. They may also be motivated by bonuses awarded for early completion. However, if acceleration is undertaken voluntarily, the contractor will not be able to claim additional costs from the client.

	There are several techniques available for accelerating work:		There are several techniques available for accelerating work:
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	* Providing additional resources, such as plant and equipment.		* Providing additional resources, such as plant and equipment.
	* Re-sequencing work activities (also known as project crashing or fast tracking).		* Re-sequencing work activities (also known as project crashing or fast tracking).
−	* Adopting alternative construction methods, such as off site manufacturing.	+	* Adopting alternative construction methods, such as off-site manufacturing.
	* Changing the design or specification.		* Changing the design or specification.
−	* Reducing the scope of the works (for example transferring responsibility for some works from the contractor to the client).	+	* Reducing the scope of the works (for example transferring responsibility for some works from the contractor to the client), and
	* Early procurement of key items.		* Early procurement of key items.

−	These techniques are likely to result in additional costs and may not guarantee early completion. ~~Whilst~~ the same number of tasks need to be performed, they are condensed into a shorter period, and so are likely to require more resources. In addition, purchasing costs may be higher due to time pressures, incomplete information and the complexity of managing the interfaces between elements. A greater number of variations are also likely than on a traditional contract.	+	These techniques are likely to result in additional costs and may not guarantee early completion. While the same number of tasks need to be performed, they are condensed into a shorter period, and so are likely to require more resources. In addition, purchasing costs may be higher due to time pressures, incomplete information and the complexity of managing the interfaces between elements. A greater number of variations are also likely than on a traditional contract.

	Options such as working overtime typically result in employees being paid at a higher rate (typically 1.5-2 times the regular rate).		Options such as working overtime typically result in employees being paid at a higher rate (typically 1.5-2 times the regular rate).

−	Acceleration is also likely to result in additional risks. If resources are focused on critical path activities, there is the possibility that non-critical path activities will be affected. Quality, safety and compliance can be affected, and acceleration can result in an overall loss of productivity, perhaps due to tiredness on the part of workers being required to do overtime, or unfamiliarity of the site and the project on the part of additional workers being brought in.	+	Acceleration is also likely to result in additional risks. If resources are focused on critical-path activities, there is the possibility that non-critical-path activities will be affected. Quality, safety and compliance can be affected, and acceleration can result in an overall loss of productivity, perhaps due to tiredness on the part of workers being required to do overtime, or unfamiliarity of the site and the project on the part of additional workers being brought in.

−	It is recommended that acceleration agreements are prepared prior to the implementation of acceleration measures, to clarify the position on cost, reward, risk ~~and so on~~.	+	It is recommended that acceleration agreements are prepared prior to the implementation of acceleration measures to clarify the position regarding factors such as cost, reward and risk.

	For more information, see Agreement for the acceleration of construction works.		For more information, see Agreement for the acceleration of construction works.

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	* Activity schedule.		* Activity schedule.