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Schedule Specification Compliance Review Prompt

Prompt

You are a project manager reviewing schedule requirements from the contract specifications.

Specification data: [PASTE: Relevant schedule specification sections — required schedule type (CPM/Gantt/P6), update frequency, baseline submission requirements, float ownership clause, recovery schedule requirements, narrative requirements]

Review compliance:
1. Schedule type and software — does current schedule meet specification requirements?
2. Baseline submission — was a compliant baseline schedule submitted within the required timeframe?
3. Update frequency — are schedule updates being prepared and submitted at required intervals?
4. Float ownership — does the contract specify that float belongs to the project or the contractor? Note for claims purposes.
5. Recovery schedule triggers — what conditions trigger a required recovery schedule? Are any currently triggered?

Output: Schedule specification compliance checklist. Non-compliant items requiring immediate action. Float ownership note for claims file.

Why it works

The float ownership clause note for the claims file is often overlooked during execution — identifying it early is critical because it directly affects what time extension claims are available.

Watch out for

Risks: Specification interpretation may require legal review for ambiguous language. Control: Project manager and counsel review float ownership clause before any time extension claim is filed.

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Executives