produce its own alternative programme with the cost deducted from future payments to the contractor. Conclusion A programme is a straightforward management tool and its effect is immeasurable in helping the employer and the contractor monitor the progress of a construction project. Because the programme information can lend a hand to assess extension of time applications and to resolve disputes, it is essential to ensure that the requirements dealing with the use of programme information are addressed appropriately in the building contract. Although the suggestions outlined above may leave be initially unpopular with the contractor, the benefits to both parties outweigh the burdens and will hopefully avoid the need for both parties to spend considerable amounts of time and money compiling as-built programmes after the project completes to demonstrate entitlement. Fully transparent programme information surely must ultimately come to be regarded as being paramount in any construction project as it will result in effective management of the project and avoid unnecessary heartache and cost. VanWyck Johnson
Associate, London T: +44 (0)20 7876 4160 E: vanwyck.johnson @clydeco.com
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