Field progress is a key element in the control of project labor costs and schedules.  An accurate measurement of progress serves as a basis for labor reforecast as well as an indicator for performance against the project schedule.  Performance is the comparison between current earned value and value expended.

Field progress is measured both for subcontracted and self-performed construction activities.  This measurement at specified periods serves as a tool for construction status and helps the field Project Controls team to better forecast total installed costs and accurately predict project completion.  Progress serves as an analysis tool for timely corrective and preventive actions against unforecasted project delays and increased cost.