Delay Analysis Training Course & Extension of Time Claims

A full comprehensive course to prepare Extension of Time and Prolongation Costs Claims

The course explains both the prospective and forensic delay analysis approaches

  • DEVELOP your delay analysis mindset.
  • UNDERSTAND different delay analysis methods.
  • DRAFT Notices of Extension of Time Claims.
  • PREPARE event chronology as per best practices.
  • EVALUATE Extension of Time Entitlement.
  • CALCULATE Concurrent Delays and Prolongation Costs.
  • PREPARE outstanding narrative report and claim presentation.
  • SUBMIT a winning claim as per best practices.
  • PROTECT your company from liquidated damages.
  • CREATE a delay analysis system and protocol for your company.
"I found the delay analysis course much more practical and precise in terms of illustration. Being an independent Planning Engineer since the start I am always facing the same issues which you discussed during the course. I admire your work & appreciate your work, please keep it up."

Shaikh Ayazuddin

Senior Planning Engineer, UAE
"I would like to Thank Eng Osama Saad and Smart PM Training for the Delay Analysis course. The course content was well structured and easy to understand to everyone. I strongly recommend it to all my connections, friends and colleagues those who want to learn about Delay Analysis and EOT claim. Much appreciate to Eng Osama for the template provided during the course which is really helpful."

Dhandapani Perumal

Senior Planning Engineer, Bahrain
  • Do you feel anxious when it comes to performing delay analysis?
  • Have you tried to educate yourself on delay analysis, but nothing seems to click?
  • Do you lack confidence in your delay analysis skills and knowledge?
  • Are you unsure about which schedule to use for your delay analysis?
  • Do you wish you had a reliable reference or best practices to guide you in delay analysis?
  • Do you wish you could calculate concurrent delays and prolongation cost claims with confidence?
  • Do you wish to submit a stronger claim with an effective analysis and a comprehensive report?

Delay analysis is both an art and a science

  • I get it. I was like you 15 years ago. Over the years, I learned a lot and made many mistakes. Practical delay analysis isn’t taught in college, so I had to put in the work and learn through practice to figure it out.

  • But you don’t have to face the same struggles. I’m here to offer you step-by-step guidance on how to perform delay analysis, submit winning claims, and calculate concurrent delays and prolongation costs.

  • In this course, I don’t focus on general concepts and theories. I explain the 'practical' implementation of delay analysis and claim preparation. This is the type of practical knowledge employers will be testing for in any interview.

Here is the thing…

  • Delay analysis is always a key part of any interview. You need to be highly skilled at it.
  • Poorly prepared claims can be costly. Your company could end up paying hefty liquidated damages and risk damaging its market reputation.
  • Every project presents opportunities for Extension of Time claims, and I can show you how to take full advantage of them.

How can the course help you?

  • 1. Develop a strong claim and attach it to your CV to increase your chances of getting shortlisted.
  • 2. Answer any delay analysis questions in interviews with expert-level confidence.
  • 3. Gain recognition from your team and stakeholders as a planning engineer who is knowledgeable and skilled in delay analysis and claims.
  • 4. Cultivate a strong delay analysis mindset that will help you solve future challenges and set you up for long-term success.
  • 5. Gain superior delay analysis knowledge, because with average knowledge, you'll only receive average career opportunities.

Course Curriculum

  • 1. Schedule Delays and Basis of Claims

  • Delay in Construction Projects
  • Concept of delay in Construction
  • Delay vs Disruption
  • Categories of Critical Delays
  • Who owns the total float?
  • Longest Path vs Critical Path
  • 2. Observational Method Implementation Protocols (MIPs)
  • Overview of delay analysis methods taxonomy as per RP 29R-03
  • Source Validation Protocols (SVPs)
  • MIP 3.1: As Planned vs As Built, Single Base, Static, Gross
  • MIP 3.2: As-Planned vs As-Built, Multiple base, Static, Periodic
  • MIP 3.3: Contemporaneous “As-Is” (Contemporaneous Period Analysis), Dynamic
  • MIP 3.4: Contemporaneous “Split” (Bifurcated Contemporaneous Period), Dynamic
  • MIP 3.5: Modified / Reconstructed Updates, Period Analysis, Dynamic
  • 3. Modeled Method Implementation Protocols (MIPs)
  • MIP 3.6: Impacted As-Planned, Single Base, Additive
  • MIP 3.7: Time Impact Analysis (TIA), Multi Base, Additive
  • MIP 3.8: Collapsed As-Built, Single Simulation, Subtractive
  • MIP 3.9: Collapsed As-Built, Multi Simulation, Subtractive
  • Delay Analysis methods as per SCL DDP

  • 4. Contract Clauses & Events Identification

  • Clauses for Notices of EOT
  • Clauses for EOT Submissions
  • Review Program Updates
  • Events Log

  • 5. Chronology

  • Determine the events start dates
  • What is a chronology?
  • CASE STUDY - Identify Delay Events
  • Prepare the events chronology
  • Official letters vs other documents

  • 6. Impacted Schedule Analysis using P6

  • Which schedule updates (windows) will you use?
  • What is a Fragnet?
  • Fragnets best practices
  • Incorporate Fragnet into the first window
  • Link the Fragnet with original schedule activities
  • Review the impacted longest path
  • Determine EOT entitlement for the first window

  • 7. Working with Multiple Windows

  • Incorporate and link Fragnets in subsequent windows
  • Review the impacted longest path in second window
  • Determine EOT entitlement in each window
  • Determine overall EOT entitlement for the project
  • Qualify any event in under 5 min

  • 8. Concurrent Delay

  • What is a concurrent delay?
  • Concurrency impact on EOT and prolongation cost
  • Calculate the concurrent delay
  • Determine EOT and Concurrent at Each Window
  • Calculate prolongation costs
  • Challenges with concurrent delays
  • Definition of concurrency as per RP 29R-03
  • Literal vs Functional Theories
  • The three types of delay events
  • Cause-based vs effect-based delay type
  • Concurrency in a prospective delay analysis environment
  • Concurrency analysis approaches (first-in-line, dominant cause and apportionment)
  • Pacing delay in the concurrency context

  • 9. Effective Writing for EOT Claim

  • Substantiation, Writing Style and Presentation
  • Purpose of Effective Writing
  • Structure of Claim Narrative
  • Document Information and History
  • Executive Summary
  • Contract Information
  • History of the Project Schedule
  • List of Delay Events
  • Description of the Delay Event- Chronology
  • Cause and Effect
  • Contractual Entitlement
  • Delay Mitigation vs Acceleration
  • Delay Analysis – Methodology
  • Delay Analysis – Step 1 (Progress Update)
  • Delay Analysis – Step 2 (Delay Events)
  • Scott Schedule

  • 10. Compiling the EOT Claim Package

  • Fragnets for all windows
  • Longest Paths for Impacted Schedule Updates
  • Longest Paths for Schedule Updates
  • Supporting Documents
  • Submit EOT Package

  • Bonus

  • Recommended practices and books
  • Revised Schedule

You will watch me perform delay analysis and prepare an extension of time claim for a real-life project STEP-BY-STEP including the Primavera P6 work.

"The course was well structured and I am happy to learn some insider tricks and tips from a well experienced delay analyst."
Hemanth Kumar
Planning Manager, Qatar
"Delay Analysis from A to Z ! Excellent course with integrated process of delay analysis, which presents inclusive knowledge in capsule. Thanks Osama for this valuable course, and waiting for more successful courses in future by Smart PM Training. It is highly recommended course for my colleagues whom are interested in learning more about delay analysis and the integration of the comprehensive process on Primavera 6. It is really excellent and valuable course that introduce a complicated process in a very simple way which makes from a beginner in the field a master indeed."
Eman Fouad
Contracts Engineer, UAE

You may feel alone. But you no longer have to do it alone. You'll get

Detailed Delay Analysis Explanation

Learn how to identify events, perform window analysis and determine EOT entitlement.

Claim preparation and presentation

Learn how to substantiate the claim and write a narrative.

Concurrent delays and prolongation cost claims

A step-by-step guidance on how to calculate concurrency and prolongation cost.

Claim Submission

Compile and organize all claim documents as per best practices.

BONUS: Templates and formats

Download the claim report in word and all calculation sheets in excel to use in your projects.

How much does it ACTUALLY cost you?

  • The course price is just a fraction of what a master's degree would cost. Moreover, academic degrees won’t teach you how to develop baselines in line with contract requirements, update schedules using best practices, create progress curves, generate comprehensive reports, or deliver client-ready presentations for progress meetings. Employers are seeking professional planning engineers with practical knowledge who can get the job DONE.
  • The course price might be equivalent to one week's salary or two months' salary for you—but it could be the best investment you’ve made in yourself so far. It will drastically shorten your career development timeline, equip you with top-tier skills, and unlock better career opportunities for years to come. In the long run, average skills and lack of knowledge will cost you more. This course truly pays for itself.


Osama Saad

MBA, PMP, PSP, CCP, PMI-SP

Confusion, hard work, frustration and making many mistakes.

I desperately needed someone to tell me “do this, then this.” so with 15 years of experience in large construction projects behind me (and the scars to prove it)…teaching you a simpler way of project control has become something I truly enjoy.

But after teaching thousands of engineers, here is my ultimate goal.

Help you learn the core foundations and understand why we do everything the way it is done.

Teach a proven step-by-step process that is based on both science and logic.

Have the confidence and knowledge to engage in arguments, add value to your project and pass interviews.

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