Overview: Complementary Frameworks For Forensic Delay Analysis In International Arbitration

Introduction

Anamaria Popescu, forensic schedule analysis expert at Ankura, recently shared pivotal insights at the 11th International Society of Construction Law Conference in Seoul, Korea focused on harmonizing two key frameworks — SCL Delay and Disruption Protocol 2nd Edition (SCL D&D2) and AACE International's Recommended Practice 29R-03 (29R-03) — to enhance forensic delay analysis.

SCL D&D2 and 29R-03 are both internationally recognized frameworks that guide experts in evaluating delay claims and conducting delay analysis in construction disputes — especially in international arbitration. SCL D&D2 offers a principled framework for managing delay and disruption claims and emphasizes the importance of contemporaneous records, critical path analysis, and transparent methodologies, while 29R-03 provides a detailed, technical roadmap for executing forensic schedule analyses with a structured taxonomy of methodologies tailored to varying project complexities and