Why This Paper Matters
AI tools are here to stay. For delay experts, the challenge is not whether to use them, but how to use them responsibly and defensibly.
This paper translates The Academy of Experts’ guidance into practical protocols for forensic delay analysis, so AI-assisted work remains robust, transparent and capable of withstanding scrutiny in cross-examination.
What You'll Find Inside
Professional Principles
How the Academy’s guidance applies to delay experts.
Practical Protocols
Step-by-step controls for AI-assisted delay analysis.
Risk & Oversight
Risk classification, safeguards and human oversight in practice.
Team & Audit Trail
Managing assistants and maintaining a reliable record.
Disclosure & Transparency
Preparing clear, transparent and disclosure-ready records of AI use.
Who This Paper Is For
This paper is intended for delay experts, forensic planners, claims consultants, lawyers and project professionals who need a practical framework for using AI without compromising independence, transparency or professional judgement.
It will be particularly useful where AI is being considered for programme review, critical path analysis, scenario modelling, document assessment or team-assisted expert work.
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AI may assist the expert, but it must not replace the expert’s judgement.
— A central principle drawn from The Academy of Experts’ January 2026 guidance
