Claim evidence pack
Assemble a claim issue statement, dated chronology, evidence index and supported calculation from the same fictional event.
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How to use it
Replace the example with contemporaneous records. Preserve original files and show both supporting and contrary evidence; distinguish assumptions from observed facts.
Claim evidence pack
Replace the example with contemporaneous records. Preserve original files and show both supporting and contrary evidence; distinguish assumptions from observed facts.
Free blank template for your own project. The completed example is shown below. No email address required.
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Completed fictional example
Westhaven refurbishment · 14 October 2026 · Version 1.0
Issue and chronology
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| Date / time | Event | Evidence | Effect / limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 08:00–12:00 | Level 1 access restricted; four installers planned | D-07; AL-07; TS-07 | 16 planned hours; 8 redeployed elsewhere |
| 8 Oct 08:00–12:00 | Access restricted until 10:00, then reopened | D-08; AL-08; TS-08 | 16 planned hours; 8 productive after reopening |
| 14 Oct | Claim reviewed against logs and timesheets | Review CR-14 | 32 claimed hours reduced to 16 supported idle hours |
Evidence index
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| Reference | Record / author | Original file location | What it shows | Limit / check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-07 | Site diary, A. Reed, 7 Oct | /project/evidence/D-07.pdf | Access closed 08:00–12:00; two people redeployed | Read with signed timesheets |
| D-08 | Site diary, A. Reed, 8 Oct | /project/evidence/D-08.pdf | Access reopened 10:00 | Contradicts four-hour stoppage for all staff |
| TS-07/08 | Approved labour allocations | /project/evidence/TS-07-08.xlsx | Named hours by work area | Check no duplicate recovery |
| AL-07/08 | Contractor access logs | /project/evidence/AL-07-08.pdf | Access closure and reopening times | Does not establish contractual liability |
Supported labour calculation
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| Day | Initially claimed hours | Redeployed / productive hours | Supported idle hours | Verified cost / hour (£) | Supported cost (£) | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct | 16 | 8 | 8 | £30.00 | £240.00 | 4 people × 4 h; 2 people × 4 h redeployed |
| 8 Oct | 16 | 8 | 8 | £30.00 | £240.00 | 4 people × 4 h; 4 people × 2 h productive |
All evidence references are fictional teaching exhibits. The example supports £480 of recorded idle labour cost; contractual entitlement and completion delay still require separate assessment.
Understanding your results
All evidence references are fictional teaching exhibits. The example supports £480 of recorded idle labour cost; contractual entitlement and completion delay still require separate assessment.
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.
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