The DCMA lags check measures how often positive lag appears in the logic relationships of an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). The familiar screening target is approximately 5 percent or less.
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The DCMA lags check measures how often positive lag appears in the logic relationships of an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). The familiar screening target is approximately 5 percent or less.
Schedule lags are appropriate when a relationship requires a real, measurable passage of time and no work, resources, or meaningful progress occurs during that interval. A fixed curing, drying, cooling,