Expert Construction Management Services
Delivering excellence in project management solutions.
Expert Construction Management Services
Delivering excellence in project management solutions.
About Bracken CPM Consulting
Our Mission
Deliver independent, AACE-aligned CPM schedules and forensic analyses that withstand contractual and legal scrutiny, enabling owners, contractors, and counsel to control risk, resolve delays, and achieve fair project outcomes.
Bracken CPM Consulting plans, monitors, and defends the time dimension of complex projects. We develop compliant CPM baselines and updates, run DCMA diagnostics, and prepare objective Time Impact Analyses with clear narratives and exhibits. Our work adheres to AACE Recommended Practices, USACE requirements, and industry standards so decisions are based on defensible evidence, not opinions.
Expert-witness emphasis
Provide objective, methodical CPM forensic analysis that clarifies responsibility for delay and supports equitable resolution in mediation, arbitration, or court. We convert schedule data into decision-grade evidence consistent with AACE 29R-03 and recognized best practices.
- Defensible CPM Schedules. Clear Forensic Answers.
- From Schedule Data to Decision-Grade Evidence.
- Plan. Prove. Deliver.
Core principles
- Independence: unbiased analyses suitable for negotiation or testimony.
- Technical rigor: CPM built to AACE RPs, USACE 01 32 01, and DCMA 14-point.
- Clarity: plain-English narratives and visual exhibits.
- Accountability: methods and assumptions documented for review.
- Results: schedules and TIAs that facilitate timely, equitable outcomes.
Building Your Dream Project
Construction Management Services
1) Baselines & Updates
Scope: Compliant CPM baselines; monthly updates with variance analysis; longest‑path tracking; narrative reporting.
Deliverables: P6 XER, PDF Gantt (All Activities, Critical/Longest Path layouts), monthly narrative, variance table.
Standards: AACE RPs, USACE 01 32 01, DCMA 14‑point guidance.
Outcomes: Transparent status, credible forecasts, decision‑ready narratives.
2) Forensic Analysis & TIAs
Scope: Independent delay analysis, fragnet insertion, responsibility apportionment, longest‑path evolution across updates.
Deliverables: Forensic narrative, annotated bar charts, fragnet exhibits, responsibility matrix.
Standards: AACE 29R‑03; contemporaneous schedule protocol.
Outcomes: Defensible entitlement; clearer negotiations and dispute resolution.
3) Compliance & Diagnostics
Scope: DCMA 14‑point checks; ≤20‑day construction activity rules; procurement/commissioning modeling; calendar and logic audits.
Deliverables: Diagnostic report, corrected logic recommendations, compliance checklist.
Outcomes: Reduced volatility; improved credibility with owners and agencies.
4) Expert‑Witness Support
Scope: Objective CPM opinions, report packages, demonstratives, and testimony.
Deliverables: Expert report, exhibit set (PDF), deposition support materials.
Standards: AACE 29R‑03 and recognized forensic best practices.
Outcomes: Clear, admissible analysis aligned to the record.
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EXPERT - WITNESS
We convert schedule data into evidence. Services include independent CPM forensic analysis, TIAs, longest‑path evolution across updates, responsibility analysis, narratives, and visual demonstratives. Methods align with AACE 29R‑03 and industry standards. Deliverables are objective, transparent, and defensible in mediation, arbitration, or court.
FAQ
What documents do you need? XER files, latest PDF exports (All Activities, Critical/Longest Path), data date, contract requirements, jurisdiction/weather calendar, milestone targets, known constraints or directives.
Process
- Intake & conflict check
- Preliminary schedule review & scope confirmation
- Forensic work plan (datasets, exhibits, timeline)
- Draft narrative & exhibits
- Final report and testimony support
- We use the most advanced AI software
CASE STUDIES
Landing page intro: Selected engagements demonstrating baseline development, recovery sequencing, longest‑path shifts, compliance audits, and dispute support.
Case Study 1 — Black Desert Resort, St. George, UT — ~$250M
Context: Multi‑building resort with phased turnovers and site work.
Problem: Concurrency and resequencing pressure across structures and amenities.
CPM Approach: Baseline plus monthly updates; variance tracking; near‑critical monitoring; narrative reporting.
Longest‑Path Shift: Documented movement from vertical cores to interior finishes and exterior amenities over successive updates.
Outcome: Transparent decisions, aligned stakeholders, defensible record for potential dispute resolution.
Case Study 2 — Hill Air Force Base Facilities & Housing — $124M+
Context: Federal projects under USACE requirements.
Problem: Tight compliance: ≤20‑day activity durations, realistic procurement/commissioning, inspection pacing.
CPM Approach: DCMA 14‑point diagnostics; calendar normalization; procurement WBS modeling; monthly update cadence.
Outcome: Schedules that passed compliance checks and supported milestone achievement with credible forecasts.
Case Study 3 — Kapi Olani Regional Medical Center — ~$150M
Context: Healthcare construction with authority inspections and long‑lead MEP equipment.
Problem: Lead‑time risk and inspection availability threatening turnover dates.
CPM Approach: Procurement WBS to de‑risk long‑leads; TIA on inspection bottlenecks; resequencing recommendations.
Outcome: Clarified critical drivers; preserved path to turnover; created exhibits for stakeholder alignment.
RESOURCES
Intro: Practical guidance on CPM scheduling, DCMA diagnostics, TIAs, and longest‑path management.
Starter topics:
- DCMA 14‑point explained in plain English
- Longest‑path vs near‑critical: how owners should read updates
- TIAs: when fragnet insertion is justified
- Weather calendars at altitude: modeling winter honestly
- Inspection pacing and its ripple effects
- Procurement WBS for long‑lead MEP
- Narrative essentials for decision‑makers
- Schedule risk: where to start
Expert Consulting Services
Need advice or guidance on your construction project? Our team of experts can provide you with consulting services to help you make informed decisions and ensure the success of your project.
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Ron@BrackenCPMConsulting.com
Hours
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