Similar to various concepts currently used, this new concept of total float management provides that no delay damage will be paid nor time extension granted for an accumulation of noncritical delays or total float consumptions involving any activity that does not impact the project completion date and/or the project critical path. If total float is consumed beyond its allowable total float for any given activity, and the total float consumption or accumulation of all total float consumptions on the affected activity path has an adverse impact on the project critical path or extends the project completion date, then the responsible party shall be held responsible for any delays and damages.