to the cost value of work in place for each activity. Adjustments that increase or decrease total project cost are made for activities whose scope has changed. The updated information may then be used by the PM to develop progress payment reports and updated cash forecast curves. Recovery Schedules On occasion, it may be necessary for a PM to direct the contractor to recover any lost time or delay that may result from various causes. When the contractor is behind schedule due to lack of performance, the MBTA has the contractual right to direct the contractor to recover at the contractor's cost. Such rights are typical in most contract documents, particularly in those where network-based are used as the project systems scheduling method. There may also be occasion for the MBTA to direct the contractor to recover lost time due to delays, which are not the result of the contractor's lack of performance. Such directives are issued as part of a change order, and the contractor is compensated for such acceleration based on proof of related cost. Directives of this nature require approval from the AGM for Design & Construction. When a project is legitimately behind schedule, the PM and the contractor(s) involved should review the remaining schedule to determine opportunities for recovery. This should include a review of the critical activities and the specific durations of those activities which can affect the recovery program being sought. Since many activities are planned and sequenced on a preferential rather than absolute basis, it is possible that some time can be recovered by re-sequencing certain activities. There may be some activities which can be reduced in duration by increasing manpower or by employing an additional amount of support equipment. Every effort should be made to take advantage of time savings in terms of overall cost and completion. Each situation should be analyzed in light of pertinent contract clauses. Non-Conforming and Deficient Work The Quality Management Plan must state the specific requirements for QC and QA. The contractor(s) must systematically review QC efforts by its forces. Periodically, items will be identified which are not in conformance with the contract specifications. A log must be maintained by the PM of all such items, until they are removed from the log as a result of an acceptable action by the contractor(s).
to the cost value of work in place for each activity. Adjustments that increase or decrease total project cost are made for activities whose scope has changed. The updated information may then be used by the PM to develop progress payment reports and updated cash forecast curves. Recovery Schedules On occasion, it may be necessary for a PM to direct the contractor to recover any lost time or delay that may result from various causes. When the contractor is behind schedule due to lack of performance, the MBTA has the contractual right to direct the contractor to recover at the contractor's cost. Such rights are typical in most contract documents, particularly in those where network-based systems are used as the project scheduling method. There may also be occasion for the MBTA to direct the contractor to recover lost time due to delays, which are not the result of the contractor's lack of performance. Such directives are issued as part of a change order, and the contractor is compensated for such acceleration based on proof of related cost. Directives of this nature require approval from the AGM for Design & Construction. When a project is legitimately behind schedule, the PM and the contractor(s) involved should review the remaining schedule to determine opportunities for recovery. This should include a review of the critical activities and the specific durations of those activities which can affect the recovery program being sought. Since many activities are planned and sequenced on a preferential rather than absolute basis, it is possible that some time can be recovered by re-sequencing certain activities. There may be some activities which can be reduced in duration by increasing manpower or by employing an additional amount of support equipment. Every effort should be made to take advantage of time savings in terms of overall cost and completion. Each situation should be analyzed in light of pertinent contract clauses. Non-Conforming and Deficient Work The Quality Management Plan must state the specific requirements for QC and QA. The contractor(s) must systematically review QC efforts by its forces. Periodically, items will be identified which are not in conformance with the contract specifications. A log must be maintained by the PM of all such items, until they are removed from the log as a result of an acceptable action by the contractor(s).