Quantum & Delay Analysis

Service Description

In construction, time and money are closely intertwined. Quantum and delay analysis is the process of evaluating the time-related impacts of events and translating those into measurable financial consequences. These analyses are essential in assessing claims for extension of time, disruption, and cost recovery due to delay or additional work. Delay analysis investigates how particular events impacted the critical path of a project, practitioners examine contemporaneous schedules, progress updates, and records to determine causation and apportion liability. Quantum analysis, on the other hand, involves assessing the costs incurred because of those delays or changes. This includes extended site overheads, loss of productivity, material escalation, rework, and idle resources. For disruption claims in particular, productivity loss models such as measured mile or earned value may be applied. The importance of quantum and delay analysis lies in its objectivity. Tribunals, employers, and engineers require forensic-level precision to validate a claim’s legitimacy. Poorly substantiated claims are often disregarded—even if the underlying entitlement is valid. Conversely, detailed and credible analysis enhances the likelihood of successful negotiation or resolution.