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Every schedule delay with its cause, who is responsible, the days lost and the evidence behind it. Slips are found by comparing each P6 upload with the one before.

Delays logged
7
Source: delay
Slips waiting for review
0
Source: schedule_slip
Days lost: Third party
12
3 delays
Source: delay · each delay counted once, overlaps not removed
Days lost: Client
2
2 delays
Source: delay · each delay counted once, overlaps not removed
Days lost: Subcontractor
2
2 delays
Source: delay · each delay counted once, overlaps not removed

Slips found in the schedule

No new slips. The next P6 upload is compared with the last one automatically.

Source: schedule_slip · finish dates compared activity by activity between P6 uploads

Delays

D-001 New press section fabrication late at the OEM Third party CLOSED 9 d
Trade
PMGT
Activities
FB010
Cause
Material delivery
Dates
2026-06-05 to 2026-06-14
Days lost
9 · Entered by Jordan Pike, PM
Entered
Jordan Pike, PM on 2026-08-08 · entered on the delay log

Fabrication of the new press section finished 9 workdays late. The press section shipped inside its float; machine down held on its date.

Evidence

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D-002 Press frame anchor bolts seized at removal Client CLOSED 1 d
Trade
RIG
Activities
RM020
Cause
Site condition
Dates
2026-08-09 to 2026-08-10
Days lost
1 · Entered by R. Okafor
Entered
R. Okafor on 2026-08-16 · entered on the delay log

Six anchor bolts on the drive-side press frame were seized in their sleeves and had to be burned out. Existing condition of the client's equipment.

Evidence

  • Daily log Apex Rigging and Crane 2026-08-09 · Anchor bolts burned out, frame lifted next shift added by R. Okafor 2026-08-16
  • Photo IMG_press_frame_anchor_bolts.jpg · Seized bolts after burn-out added by R. Okafor 2026-08-16
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D-003 Idler bore IB-2 out of round deeper than surveyed Client CLOSED 1 d
Trade
MECH
Activities
LB02, LB04, LB05
Cause
Site condition
Dates
2026-08-11 to 2026-08-12
Days lost
1 · Entered by Wes Turner
Entered
Wes Turner on 2026-08-16 · entered on the delay log

Bore IB-2 needed a third boring pass before the sleeve fit. Line boring shifted a day; idler gear install keeps its float.

Contractor explanation

Precision Line Boring Co on LB04: Follows delay D-003: Idler bore IB-2 out of round deeper than surveyed. Recovery: Work follows on as soon as the predecessor is done; crews held on site. · Site Manager, Precision Line Boring Co, 2026-08-23T13:36:00 · ACCEPTED
Precision Line Boring Co on LB05: Follows delay D-003: Idler bore IB-2 out of round deeper than surveyed. Recovery: Work follows on as soon as the predecessor is done; crews held on site. · Site Manager, Precision Line Boring Co, 2026-08-23T13:36:00 · ACCEPTED

Evidence

  • Other Line bore report IB-2, pass 3 · Bore 0.18 mm out of round before the third pass added by Wes Turner 2026-08-16
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D-005 New press frame sole plate shims re-cut Subcontractor CLOSED 1 d calculated
Trade
RIG
Activities
IN010, IN015, IN020, IN030, SY060
Cause
Subcontractor performance
Dates
2026-08-19 to 2026-08-20
Days lost
1 · Calculated: IN015 finish moved 2026-08-22 to 2026-08-23 between P6 uploads
Entered
R. Okafor on 2026-08-23 · schedule_slip (P6 comparison)

Shim packs under the new press frames were cut to the old sole plate heights and had to be re-cut. Grout, roll install and press alignment each moved a day; the press chain is now on the critical path with no float left.

Contractor explanation

Granite Grout and Concrete on IN015: Follows delay D-005: New press frame sole plate shims re-cut. Recovery: Work follows on as soon as the predecessor is done; crews held on site. · Site Manager, Granite Grout and Concrete, 2026-08-23T13:36:00 · ACCEPTED
Apex Rigging and Crane on IN020: Follows delay D-005: New press frame sole plate shims re-cut. Recovery: Work follows on as soon as the predecessor is done; crews held on site. · Site Manager, Apex Rigging and Crane, 2026-08-23T13:36:00 · ACCEPTED
Benchmark Alignment Survey on IN030: Follows delay D-005: New press frame sole plate shims re-cut. Recovery: Work follows on as soon as the predecessor is done; crews held on site. · Site Manager, Benchmark Alignment Survey, 2026-08-23T13:36:00 · ACCEPTED
Benchmark Alignment Survey on SY060: Follows delay D-005: New press frame sole plate shims re-cut. Recovery: Work follows on as soon as the predecessor is done; crews held on site. · Site Manager, Benchmark Alignment Survey, 2026-08-23T13:36:00 · ACCEPTED

Evidence

  • Daily log Apex Rigging and Crane 2026-08-19 · Shims re-cut on site, frames re-set added by R. Okafor 2026-08-23
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D-004 Blow box BB-2 supply duct flange does not match Third party CLOSED 3 d calculated
Trade
MILL
Activities
IB02, IB03, IB04, IB05, IB06
Cause
Design, drawing or RFI
Dates
2026-08-20 to 2026-08-26
Days lost
3 · Calculated: IB02 finish moved 2026-08-19 to 2026-08-22 between P6 uploads
Entered
Dale Whitaker on 2026-08-23 · schedule_slip (P6 comparison)

The new BB-2 supply flange is drilled to a different bolt circle than the existing duct. AirFlow is sending an adapter flange; BB-3 to BB-6 follow BB-2.

Contractor explanation

Northfield Millwright Services on IB02: Follows delay D-004: Blow box BB-2 supply duct flange does not match. Recovery: Work follows on as soon as the predecessor is done; crews held on site. · Site Manager, Northfield Millwright Services, 2026-08-23T13:36:00 · ACCEPTED
Northfield Millwright Services on IB03: Follows delay D-004: Blow box BB-2 supply duct flange does not match. Recovery: Work follows on as soon as the predecessor is done; crews held on site. · Site Manager, Northfield Millwright Services, 2026-08-23T13:36:00 · ACCEPTED
Northfield Millwright Services on IB04: Follows delay D-004: Blow box BB-2 supply duct flange does not match. Recovery: Work follows on as soon as the predecessor is done; crews held on site. · Site Manager, Northfield Millwright Services, 2026-08-23T13:36:00 · ACCEPTED
Northfield Millwright Services on IB02: BB-2 cannot be bolted to the existing supply duct: the flange bolt circle does not match. Recovery: Set BB-2 on its supports now; bolt up when the adapter flange arrives. BB-3 to BB-6 continue in order. by 2026-08-25 · General Foreman, Northfield Millwright Services, 2026-08-23T13:35:00 · ACCEPTED
Northfield Millwright Services on IB05: Follows delay D-004: Blow box BB-2 supply duct flange does not match. Recovery: Work follows on as soon as the predecessor is done; crews held on site. · Site Manager, Northfield Millwright Services, 2026-08-23T13:36:00 · ACCEPTED
Northfield Millwright Services on IB06: Follows delay D-004: Blow box BB-2 supply duct flange does not match. Recovery: Work follows on as soon as the predecessor is done; crews held on site. · Site Manager, Northfield Millwright Services, 2026-08-23T13:36:00 · ACCEPTED

Evidence

  • Drawing M-3140-02 rev B · Bolt circle on the drawing vs. as found added by Dale Whitaker 2026-08-23
  • Other PO-7730-01 delivery ticket · Adapter flange on site, BB-2 bolted up the same shift added by Dale Whitaker 2026-08-26
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D-006 Felt roll FR-02 bearing housing bore undersize at receipt Third party CLOSED 0 d
Trade
MILL
Activities
IF02
Cause
Material delivery
Dates
2026-08-22 to 2026-08-24
Days lost
0 · Entered by Dale Whitaker
Entered
Dale Whitaker on 2026-08-24 · entered on the delay log

The FR-02 housing bore measured undersize at receipt. Re-bored on site by the line boring crew at the roll supplier's cost; the roll went in inside its float.

Contractor explanation

Northfield Millwright Services on IF02: Follows delay D-006: Felt roll FR-02 bearing housing bore undersize at receipt. Recovery: Work follows on as soon as the predecessor is done; crews held on site. · Site Manager, Northfield Millwright Services, 2026-08-30T09:00:00 · ACCEPTED
Northfield Millwright Services on IF02: Finish moved inside the activity's float; no successor was held. Recovery: Work follows on as soon as the predecessor is done; crews held on site. · Site Manager, Northfield Millwright Services, 2026-08-30T09:00:00 · ACCEPTED

Evidence

  • Other Receiving inspection FR-02 · Bore 0.06 mm under the drawing added by Dale Whitaker 2026-08-24
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D-007 As-built alignment reports waited on the final line bore report Subcontractor CLOSED 1 d
Trade
PMGT
Activities
CL040
Cause
Subcontractor performance
Dates
2026-09-26 to 2026-09-27
Days lost
1 · Entered by Jordan Pike, PM
Entered
Jordan Pike, PM on 2026-09-26 · entered on the delay log

The line bore report IB-1 to IB-5 came a day late, so the as-built alignment package went to the mill a day after plan. Turnover moved one day; no cost to the mill.

Evidence

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