Labor cost is the variable most at risk on a construction project. Job
characteristics, site conditions, and other unforeseeable events all
contribute to the potential for cost overruns due to lost labor productivity
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Calculating Lost Labor Productivity in Construction Claims, Second
Edition, by William Schwartzkopf, demonstrates how to plan for
increased labor costs and minimize the risks, identify the causes of the cost
overrun, introduce appropriate evidence of lost labor productivity to
establish damages, and resolve disputes through prior agreement. Case law
support for awards and denials of compensation for each type of claim or
situation is analyzed along with the studies or techniques used to prove
damages.
Use easy-to-read charts and graphs to further your position!
Frequently, a graphical presentation is the only way that productivity data
can be presented in a meaningful manner. Calculating Lost Labor
Productivity in Construction Claims, Second Edition offers sample
charts and graphs and applies various empirical and academic studies and
models to help you present a detailed analysis for a variety of situations.
For your convenience, the Appendix includes numerous examples of damage
calculations and damage analysis using the techniques discussed in the
text.You also get analysis of productivity losses from the Department of
Labor, The Business Roundtable, NECA, Construction
Industry Institute, and more.
You’ll understand how to quickly and easily compute lost labor
productivity caused by:
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Change orders
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Overtime
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Overcrowding
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Lack of capable workers
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Out-of-sequence performance
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Working under unanticipated climate conditions
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The loss of learning curve efficiencies
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Restricted site access
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And more!
