Construction Industry Validation of Schedule Performance Measure

The researchers applied the Schedule Beta calculation to 52 subcontracts and were able to capture Schedule Beta scores across several ranges, which indicate certain subcontractor traits and can be used to benchmark subcontractor performance.

Schedule Beta can be used to benchmark subcontractor performance and aid in the selection of which ones to use, given the specific project parameters, goals, and needs. In practice, Schedule Beta can be implemented similar to the Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of a subcontractor, allowing performance to be measured over a period of years and used in evaluation of the subcontractor.