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Seeking assistance re: Project Recovery

Sanjay Suchit
Hello all,



I've been assigned to a job already started that has spiralled out of control (schedule-wise) and I am attempting to bring things back on track.



I have the last schedule submitted to the client (that was on-track), but now have numerous instances of project delays due to materials, rain, permits, client instructions, etc.



Any suggestions as to how to include these items into MS Projects so that I can get an idea of where we are actually supposed to be.....?




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    Always difficult to see what you are doing, without looking over your shoulder.

    So a lot of guesses by me.

    You can create a new Benchmark, as an idea.

    Not many clients care what your delays are, They  want to know how you are going to achieve the original delivery time, including rain etc.

    So the reschedule will give you an idea of new critical path, and forecasted completion date.

    Presumably, with additional resources, you can reduce some of the durations on the  critical path tasks.

    So that is my rapid answer.

    Always remember the human factor, I've yet to find anyone, including me, that can forecast accurately. Lots of human variations, so aim early, as there are always late surprises that you have not allowed for, and will only reveal themselves when the various task are done. 

    Hence all those milestones you have in your task list, to give you some miniature targets, and assurance things are on track.
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    Always difficult to see what you are doing, without looking over your shoulder.

    So a lot of guesses by me.

    You can create a new Benchmark, as an idea.

    Not many clients care what your delays are, They  want to know how you are going to achieve the original delivery time, including rain etc.

    So the reschedule will give you an idea of new critical path, and forecasted completion date.

    Presumably, with additional resources, you can reduce some of the durations on the  critical path tasks.

    So that is my rapid answer.

    Always remember the human factor, I've yet to find anyone, including me, that can forecast accurately. Lots of human variations, so aim early, as there are always late surprises that you have not allowed for, and will only reveal themselves when the various task are done. 

    Hence all those milestones you have in your task list, to give you some miniature targets, and assurance things are on track.
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