ABSTRACT
How often do we hear in business that ‘time is money’? In the construction industry projects revolve around time deadlines. Once the employer has decided that they want to proceed they want the project to be completed as soon as possible so that they can get a return on investment. Also short construction periods will reduce the employer’s exposure to disruption. Contractors prefer short programmes as this gives good cash flow and for consultants it shortens the least profitable part of the project.
