Source: https://www.quantsurv.com/library/tools/acceleration-and-mitigation-appraisal Content format: Markdown version of the public page. Content reviewed: 2026-10-14 # Acceleration and mitigation appraisal Compare the additional cost, time benefit and authority for proposed recovery options before committing resources. by [Jack Butler-Kettle]() · About 2 min readShare ## 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. [Download blank Excel workbook]() Free blank template for your own project. The completed example is shown below. No email address required. View the completed example Completed fictional example Westhaven refurbishment · 14 October 2026 · Version 1.0 #### Acceleration and mitigation appraisal Scroll across if needed to read the whole record. A dash means no value has been entered. Acceleration and mitigation appraisal: completed fictional example | 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 The workbook provides blank working records. Grey cells calculate from the entered inputs; yellow cells are for your information. The completed example stays on this page. Read the [related guidance]() for the context and checks behind this template. If you need help preparing or reviewing the project records, our [quantity surveying services]() explain the tasks available under a separate appointment. Agree the deliverable, responsibilities and required specialist input before work starts. [Browse the Library]()