CPM Project Scheduling & Schedule Delay Analysis
Accurate schedules and defensible delay analysis for construction projects nationwide.
A construction schedule is more than a timeline—it is the backbone of a successful project. When the schedule is inaccurate, poorly maintained, or impacted by delays, the entire project suffers. 3CO provides CPM scheduling and forensic delay analysis that brings clarity, structure, and defensibility to complex construction timelines.
With decades of experience across public-funded, federal, industrial, commercial, and large infrastructure projects, we support contractors, owners, and agencies with proactive planning as well as retrospective delay investigations. Our approach blends practical field knowledge with analytical rigor to produce schedules and delay analyses that stand up to scrutiny.
Whether you need a baseline schedule, monthly updates, critical path evaluation, or time impact analysis, 3CO delivers reliable, transparent, and expert-level scheduling support.
Who This Service Is For
General Contractors needing clear, accurate CPM schedules, updates, or recovery strategies
Subcontractors responsible for critical portions of the timeline
Owners & Agencies requiring independent schedule review or validation
Attorneys and dispute teams needing forensic delay analysis or expert opinions
Federal & Public-Sector Clients with strict scheduling and reporting requirements
Baseline CPM Schedules
WBS development
Critical path sequencing
Procurement integration
Logic checks and risk alignment
Resource considerations
Monthly Schedule Updates
Progress tracking
Logic adjustments
As-built vs. planned comparisons
Delay and recovery identification
Narrative support
3CO provides full-service CPM scheduling support for projects at any stage.
Our CPM Scheduling Services
Schedule Health Audits
Identify logic errors, constraint issues, float manipulation, and sequencing inconsistencies
Validate alignment with contract documents and specifications
Owner or Agency Schedule Review
Provide independent oversight for public-funded and federal projects
Evaluate compliance with USACE, DOT, and agency-specific scheduling requirements
Critical Path Analysis
Determine the true schedule drivers and how changes impacted the project timeline.
Time Impact Analysis (TIA)
Model the effect of delays, changes, or unforeseen events on the critical path.
Forensic Delay Analysis
Reconstruct project sequencing and impacts using industry-standard methodologies.
When delays occur—or when disputes emerge—accurate analysis is critical.
Schedule Delay Analysis Services
Delay Responsibility Allocation
Assess whether delays were caused by:
Owner directives
Design changes
Subcontractor performance
Weather or force majeure
Changed conditions
Coordination or procurement issues
Impact & Disruption Analysis
Evaluate productivity loss, sequencing impacts, stacking of trades, and unplanned overtime or acceleration.
Common Issues We Help Resolve
3CO supports clients dealing with issues such as:
Delayed procurement or long-lead items
Subcontractor performance problems
Owner or architect design changes
Weather-related disruptions
Incorrect or unrealistic baseline schedules
Out-of-sequence work
Cumulative delays with unclear responsibility
Contractual disputes over time extension entitlement
Our analyses provide clarity where schedules have become contentious or unclear.
Why Accurate CPM Scheduling Matters
A schedule isn’t just a planning tool—it’s a contractual deliverable.
Accurate scheduling helps:
Forecast project milestones
Manage subcontractor performance
Track procurement and critical deliveries
Support change order negotiations
Validate or dispute time extension requests
Provide evidence in claims and litigation
Poor scheduling leads to risk.
Accurate scheduling reduces it.
Why Clients Choose 3CO for Scheduling & Delay Analysis
Small-firm, direct-access
expert service
Advanced CPM and forensic analysis
Public-sector and federal expertise
Multi-discipline real-world experience
National capability and rapid response
Get Clear, Defensible CPM Scheduling & Delay Analysis
Whether you’re proactively managing a schedule or navigating a dispute, 3CO provides expert-level support to protect your project.