Project Planning, Scheduling and Controls

Do it the right way with MLR Project Management and Consultancy

Expertise:

Schedule | Cost | Claims | Risk | Reporting

Serving Projects Globally Client-Side Support Contractor-Side Expertise Defensible Delay Claims

KEY SERVICES

Planning & Scheduling

➤ Schedule development.

➤ Schedule progress review.

➤ Schedule compliance check.

➤ Progress and payment claims assessment.

➤ Resource loading.

➤ Forensic schedule analysis.

Delay Claims Analysis

➤ Claims preparation.

➤ Claims assessment.

➤ Expert in dealing with various commonly used schedule delay claim methods: Impacted As-planned; Prospective Time Impact Analysis (TIA); As-built TIA; and,  Forensic/Window Analysis.

➤ Contract and commercial acumen.

Controls & Reporting

➤ Report automation by Power Query, VBA/Macro, User Interface (UI) Ribbon.

➤ Report template design and development.

➤ Mass data synthesis and analysis.

➤ Report dashboard design and development with Power Bi and Microsoft Excel.

ABOUT US

MLR Project Management & Consultancy delivers comprehensive expertise across all aspects of project planning and scheduling — from developing robust baseline programs and conducting detailed schedule reviews to preparing and analyzing delay claims and producing clear, data‑driven reporting.

Our experience spans a wide range of project types and roles, working on both the Client and Contractor sides across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Australia, the USA, and other regions. This global exposure allows us to understand the nuanced realities of project delivery and apply only the most effective, industry‑aligned best practices in every engagement.

WHO WE'VE WORKED WITH, FOR, ON:

Australia

Abergeldie
BMD
CPB
Daracon Group
Fulton Hogan
Georgiou
John Holland
Seymour Whyte Logo
Sydney Metro
TfNSW
Ward Civil

USA

AECOM
AFSOC
Balfour Beatty
BIC
BL Harbert
CCI
Clark Construction
Contifederal
Davidson Brown
EMR
Hensel Phelps
MOWA-Barlovento JV
NSA
NAVFAC
PacWest Korte
PAL Services
Reasor
RQC
Speegle Construction
USACE V1
Homeland Security

WHY CHOOSE MLR

INDUSTRY EXPERT

✦ Decades of experience in construction and project management, particularly, in project planning, scheduling, and controls.

✦ Experienced working on both the contractor and the owner sides.

✦ Understands the nuances and intricacies of project schedules that others don’t – in other words, we see the finer details.

GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

✦ Exposure to projects around the world, such as, in the Middle East, the Southeast Asia, Australia, and the USA, among others.

✦ Worked on civil, marine, buildings, roads, rails, and infrastructure projects.

✦ Worked on projects at inception, estimation, tender, and construction/ delivery.

✦ Global and extensive experience means application of world’s best practices.

TOP NOTCH SERVICE

✦ We have dealt with a number of projects and different stakeholders already, so, suffice to say, we know what to do and with that knowledge comes the efficiency of accomplishing the deliverables.

✦ Get the most value for money with the high quality of results.

✦ Whether you’re the project owner or the contractor, we deliver results that will save you money and provide for equitable compensations.

COMPLETE SERVICE

✦ Provide services for project planning and scheduling, delay claims preparation and analysis, risk assessment, cost reviews, project controls and reporting, automations, etc.

✦ Simply, you’re one-stop service provider for project management.

BLOG

Project planning and scheduling practices comparison across the USA, UAE, and Australia featuring construction project controls, Primavera P6 scheduling, global infrastructure, and international project management concepts.

How Planning and Scheduling Practices Differ Across the USA, UAE, and Australia

Explore the key differences in project planning, scheduling, and project controls practices across the USA, UAE, and Australia based on real industry experience. This article shares firsthand insights into USACE and NAVFAC scheduling requirements, the fast-paced construction environment of the Middle East, and the contrasting project controls culture in Australia. Learn how schedule management, delay analysis, reporting standards, cost loading, and contractual expectations vary across regions, and discover practical lessons for planners and schedulers looking to work internationally in construction and infrastructure projects.

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MLR Project Management & Consultancy | planning engineer vs scheduler comparison

Planning Engineer vs Scheduler: Key Differences Explained from Real Experience

What is the difference between a planning engineer and a scheduler? This article explains the key differences between a planning engineer vs scheduler based on real-world construction project experience. Learn how their roles, responsibilities, and skills differ, from schedule development and progress tracking to forecasting, delay analysis, and project planning strategy. If you’re a planner, project manager, or construction professional, this guide will help you clearly understand where scheduling ends and planning begins.

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Marty Fuentes April 24, 2026
MLR Project Management & Consultancy | TIA | Forensic Schedule Analysis | Window Analysis | Delay Claims

Time Impact Analysis vs. Window Analysis: Often Confused, Fundamentally Different

Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and Window Analysis are two of the most widely used methods in construction delay analysis, yet they are often mistakenly treated as interchangeable. In reality, they serve very different purposes. TIA is a forward-looking approach used during a project to model the potential impact of a delay, while Window Analysis is a retrospective method that evaluates what actually happened over time. Understanding the distinction between these approaches—particularly in how they handle changing critical paths and concurrent delays—is essential for producing accurate, credible, and defensible delay assessments in both project management and dispute resolution.

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