AACEi Peru | Presentation by Ernst Hechenberger (FOUR-C Experts)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 13th AACE-Peru Congress took place on November 7 and 8, preceded by a Virtual Pre-Congress held on November 6, in which our CEO, Ernst Hechenberger, participated with a presentation titled \u201cHow the Quality of Contemporary Information Influences Forensic Analyses of Linear and Non-Linear Project Schedules.\u201d<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During his presentation, our CEO highlighted the fundamental role that information quality plays in forensic scheduling analyses and in the defense of contractual rights within construction projects, both linear (railways, roads, pipelines, or transmission lines) and non-linear (refineries, power plants, and industrial facilities).<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd39Differences and Challenges<\/p>\n\n\n\n Linear projects require space-time scheduling methods, such as the Linear Scheduling Method (LSM)<\/em> o Line of Balance<\/em>, while non-linear projects rely on complex networks of activities, modeled using tools such as Primavera <\/em> o MS Project.<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our CEO emphasized that methodological differences are not always recognized in contracts, which leads to disputes and difficulties in demonstrating impacts due to time extensions (EdT) and\/or loss of productivity (PdP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd39 Common causes of deviations<\/p>\n\n\n\n Among the most frequent factors that compromise the quality of scheduling, the speaker mentioned:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd39 Impacts on claims and forensic analysis<\/p>\n\n\n\n The lack of timely, structured information increases the difficulty of proving cause-and-effect relationships between interferences and delays, affecting the accuracy of forensic analyses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mr. Hechenberger noted that the burden of proof lies with the contractor, and that facts must be documented in a clear and verifiable manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd39 Strategic Recommendations<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our CEO proposed several courses of action:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n