Discover How Loss of Productivity Can Affect Your Bottom-line Results

Oftentimes project impacts do not directly result in a delay but instead manifest themselves as a Loss of Productivity. Conversely, a Loss of Productivity may ultimately result in a delay to the project schedule. Losses of Productivity, or Inefficiencies, present challenging situations because their onset is often difficult to recognize and their root cause is even more difficult to determine. This dilemma presents a challenge, both for the party attempting to establish a claim for additional costs, as well as for the party having to defend against what is often real evidence of cost over-runs, but only anecdotal evidence regarding causation.

This program will familiarize attendees with the various methods of quantifying inefficiencies and the applicability of each method to the particular circumstances of the project and the impact. The expert instructors will also explore the various root causes and signs of productivity loss.

Topics will include identifying loss of productivity, suggested actions or approaches to consider when productivity loss becomes evident, and minimizing the schedule and cost impact resulting from a productivity loss. Specifically, this CD will focus on:

• Determining what is loss of productivity; (output vs. input), (plan vs. actual)
• Establishing and measuring loss of productivity
• What are some of the root as well as immediate causes of loss of productivity
• Understanding what forms does loss of productivity manifest itself
• Determining responsibility for losses of productivity

The presenters will share what they have learned from extensive experience in loss of productivity analysis, including what is necessary to establish the "cause and effect" tie. You will hear, first-hand, about how previous disputes evolved and how those disputes played out and were resolved among the various stakeholders.  In addition, this webinar will not only address the various methods that can be used to quantify productivity loss, but which methods are more preferred among the dispute resolution forums and courts.

Who Will Benefit? 

This program will benefit attorneys and consultants specializing in construction disputes, as well as construction project managers, superintendents, and foremen. This program may be of special interest to those involved with trades, which because of the nature and scheduling of their work, are disproportionately affected by inefficiencies.

Meet Your Presenters:

Fritz Marth has 20 years of experience in construction and construction program management specializing in construction disputes and claims resolution, critical path method scheduling and delay analysis, and litigation support. Mr. Marth has been involved in a wide variety of infrastructure, environmental, institutional, and residential projects involving: highway and bridge construction; public transportation facilities (airports and railway stations); water and wastewater treatment facilities; landfills; hospitals and health-care facilities; schools; hotels; and, apartment buildings and apartment complexes. He has also served as a testifying expert in this regard. For complete bio, click here.

Peter Vosbikian is a Senior Claims Consultant at GREYHAWK and has 15 years of experience in engineering, construction, and claims analysis, including contract administration, cost and quality control, field inspection, CPM scheduling, delay analysis, loss of productivity analysis, issue analysis, and litigation support. He has provided claims and CPM schedule analysis services on construction claims with an aggregate value in excess of $225 million.  For complete bio, click here.