AACE SWO: Ramifications of Owner Approval of Schedules

While many owners and scheduling specifications have requirements for owner approval of contractors' baseline and update schedules, too often there is concern about requiring approval, or approvals are simply ignored. Sometimes specifications require 'approval', sometimes 'review', sometimes they mention 'acceptance', occasionally they simply address a 'record submission'. Often the concerns are related to the worry that review might 'direct' the contractor to a specific means and methods that could be problematic for the owner later if the project runs into delays related to the means and methods employed.

Studies show that one of the traits of success is the involvement of the management team in schedule review. This paper explains the different approval options for owners and makes recommendations for the appropriate level of approval, including discussion of the benefits and risks of any approach. The top reasons for schedule rejection are discussed, as well as recommendations for requirements that tend to improve the chances of success.

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