Studies by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors have shown that only 63% of projects are actually completed on time. Very often the timely completion of a project is as key a consideration as cost.

When one considers the revenue that can be created by a completed project in the process or oil and gas sectors and the incentives that can sometimes be earned by Contractors for the timely completion of a project, effective planning is essential.

Censeo's personnel are experienced both in the planning and scheduling of live projects and also in the preparation and evaluation of Extensions of Time.

Importantly, Censeo's approach to forensic or retrospective delay analysis is to ensure that the adopted methodology is proportionate to the matters at issue.

Censeo are fully conversant with the various delay analysis methodologies together with the advantages and disadvantages of the various methods and are able to advise our clients on the most appropriate methodology depending upon the objectives of any retrospective delay analysis and the quality of the records available.

Censeo have been instructed on numerous occasions to undertake an objective and impartial evaluation of a Contractors' entitlement to an Extension of Time and any associated Disruption by the Owner or the Contractor. Often this has been undertaken with the agreement of both parties on a joint appointment basis.

Censeo have had considerable success in this role with parties often being able to resolve complex delay issues without the need for each party appointing their own experts and importantly without the need to resort to formal dispute resolution.

Censeo can also provide project focussed assistance in planning on issues such as recovery programmes, programmes to complete and necessary acceleration measures.