A delay submission must explain what changed, when it changed and how it affected the relevant sequence of work. QSEC reviews the accepted or baseline programme, updates, correspondence and site records to build a coherent event chronology.
We distinguish entitlement, causation and valuation. Where information is incomplete, the analysis states its limitations and identifies the records needed to strengthen the position.
When this support is useful
- Programmes that were not updated or issued consistently
- Multiple events described without a clear critical effect
- Notices and supporting records held in separate systems
- Delay cost presented without connection to the relevant event
These issues are tested against the current scope, contract, programme, procurement position and project records. QSEC identifies which matters need an immediate decision, which require better evidence and which should remain as a clearly owned risk. This prevents urgent commercial actions from being lost inside a broad review.
Typical deliverables
- Baseline and update review
- Event chronology and record index
- Impacted-programme narrative
- Extension-of-time support
- Loss-and-expense or prolongation assessment
- Response and negotiation support
Each deliverable is scaled to the commission and records the information reviewed, assumptions made, material exclusions and decisions required. This creates an auditable commercial record rather than an unexplained figure or recommendation.
How the commission progresses
- Define the contractual and programme baseline
- Build the evidence-led chronology
- Test cause, critical effect and concurrency
- Present conclusions with stated assumptions
At the outset, QSEC agrees the review dates, document owners and format needed by the people making the decision. Updates reconcile to the previous position so the team can see what has moved, why it moved and what action is required next. Advice can be provided as a one-off review or integrated into the project reporting cycle.
Who this service supports
- Contractors
- Subcontractors
- Employers
- Teams preparing or responding to time claims
Information that helps QSEC start efficiently
Useful initial information normally includes the current drawings and specifications, the signed or proposed contract, programme, procurement position, existing cost records and the decision or deadline that the advice must support. QSEC confirms any gaps before agreeing the scope, so responsibility and reliance remain clear.
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