What contingencies are necessary to assure that project progress is not hampered?
Proper contingency planning is important for Triad-based field activities to be successful. Once field crews are mobilized (whether for characterization or remediation purposes), down-time due to equipment failures or delays in decision-making translate directly into increased project costs. For field-deployed analytical techniques, per sample costs are primarily a function of sample through-put. Lower through-put because of down-time or delays means higher analytical costs. There are three primary technical causes for delays in Triad activities that should be addressed by contingency planning. The first is equipment malfunction or problems with analytical method performance. The second is an unexpected project outcome (i.e., an unexpected sampling result or remediation finding) that requires deliberation before work proceeds. The third is delays in information analysis and sharing that prevents timely decision-making. All three possibilities should be addressed through contingency and
