SJCC provides scheduling in both Oracle PrimaveraTM and Microsoft ProjectTM for contractors and owners.
Typical services for our clients follow:
| Contractors | Owners | Construction Managers |
| Baseline generation | Program management | Submittal review |
| Monthly updates | Design and bidding calendar | Claim defense |
| Resource loading | Submittal review | Intelligent and simple graphics for presentation to Owners |
| Time impact analysis | Claims defense | Delay allocation |
| Dispute resolution | Dispute resolution | Dispute resolution |
Owners
Project owners commonly have pre-project and ongoing scheduling needs for such activities as:
• Program management
• Design and bidding calendars
• Submittal reviews
• Dispute resolution
• Claims defense
SJCC has long been involved in all phases of the Project Cycle, so we understand what it takes to move a project along. On the back end of a project that has run into issues, we can also help with technical analysis and/or presentation graphics to clearly make a desired impact in dispute resolution and claims defense.
Contractors
Many contractors do not have adequate in-house staff to create and maintain schedules in accordance with Owners’ rigorous specification standards. SJCC is expert in specification compliance, from initial baseline generation to monthly updates. We include not only the required data analysis, but also provide intelligent, well-written narrative to accompany regular submissions to Owners. Because SJCC also represents Owners, we are expert at providing critical information required to permit efficient pursuit of an Owner-caused claim.
Construction Managers
Beyond the normalcy of submittal review and monthly updating, construction managers are often tasked with the evaluation of time and cost impacts. One industry trade publication reports that three out of five construction projects are completed late. This delay is always allocated to a party, and often, construction managers must perform objective allocation of said delay, in pursuit of dispute resolution. SJCC minimizes your direct participation in the discovery and analysis process, so you can stay on track with your regular workload. We also take on the lion’s share of writing cogent, persuasive reports for claims defense and dispute resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What construction scheduling software does SJCC use?
SJ Construction Consulting, LLC (SJCC) builds and maintains schedules in both Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Using the same industry-standard platforms that owners and agencies require means our baselines, monthly updates, and submittals drop directly into your existing reporting workflow without conversion headaches or compliance gaps.
What is a baseline schedule and why does it matter?
A baseline schedule is the original approved project timeline against which all future progress and delays are measured. It establishes the planned sequence, durations, and critical path before work begins, and it becomes the reference point for monthly updates, time impact analysis, and any claim or dispute that arises later. A weak or noncompliant baseline undermines every analysis built on top of it, which is why owners hold submissions to rigorous specification standards.
What is a time impact analysis (TIA) in construction scheduling?
A time impact analysis is a forward-looking method that models how a specific delay event affects a project's completion date by inserting it into the schedule and measuring the shift in the critical path. It is the most widely accepted technique for evaluating extension-of-time requests and allocating responsibility for delay. SJCC prepares TIAs along with the supporting narrative needed to pursue or defend a claim.
Do I need a scheduling consultant if I already have a project manager?
Many contractors and construction managers have capable project managers but lack the in-house staff to build and maintain schedules that meet owners' rigorous specification standards. A dedicated scheduling consultant produces the required data analysis plus the well-written narrative that accompanies each submission, freeing your team to focus on building the work rather than defending the schedule. SJCC minimizes your direct participation in discovery and analysis so your regular workload stays on track.
Why are so many construction projects completed late?
Industry reporting indicates that roughly three out of five construction projects finish behind schedule, and that delay is always allocated to a responsible party. Common causes include incomplete designs, late submittals, owner-directed changes, and unforeseen site conditions, each of which can ripple through the critical path. Objective schedule analysis identifies the true cause and timing of delay, which is essential for fair allocation, dispute resolution, and claims defense.