Acceleration and mitigation appraisal
Compare the additional cost, time benefit and authority for proposed recovery options before committing resources.
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How to use it
Price each option against the same baseline. Separate forecast savings from assured savings and record who authorises the chosen action.
Acceleration and mitigation appraisal
Price each option against the same baseline. Separate forecast savings from assured savings and record who authorises the chosen action.
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Westhaven refurbishment · 14 October 2026 · Version 1.0
Acceleration and mitigation appraisal
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| Option | Extra labour (£) | Extra plant (£) | Other extra cost (£) | Avoided cost (£) | Net extra cost (£) | Forecast time benefit / basis | Decision / authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resequence adjacent area | £500.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £300.00 | £200.00 | 1 day; planner review P-03 | Approved operational mitigation 14 Oct |
| Weekend shift | £2,400.00 | £400.00 | £200.00 | £600.00 | £2,400.00 | 2 days; access and supervision required | Proposal only; no instruction |
Costs exclude VAT. Do not assume that a request to recover progress agrees acceleration costs or changes the completion date.
Understanding your results
Costs exclude VAT. Do not assume that a request to recover progress agrees acceleration costs or changes the completion date.
How it works
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