Experience Matters

On behalf of the government, evaluated the quality of the CPM schedules prepared by several international oil companies for the development of an LNG facility in Tanzania.

Provided dispute resolution services on a $100 million Stanford University Hospital modernization project in Palo Alto. Performed document discovery and reviewed 200,000 project documents. Utilized R:Base to create a 40,000-row document database and cost allocation model. Developed a job cost/variance model used in computing compensable client damages. Determined the validity and entitlement for $6 million outstanding change orders. Assisted in the development of graphic work products for mediation and assisted in the successful mediated settlement of all outstanding claim issues.

Analyzed a major fire at an upgrader in Alberta that processed synthetic crude oil from an oil sands facility. The client, a major construction company and its insurer, was defending against liability for property damage and business interruption damages totaling $1 billion.

On behalf of an owner, evaluated a contractor’s $87 million delay and disruption/loss of productivity claim resulting from alleged design changes to a semi-submersible hull and mooring system project for an offshore oil and gas production facility that was fabricated in Norway for installation in the Gulf of Mexico. Evaluated contractor’s entitlement to unresolved change orders and contractor’s alleged delays associated with owner interference, late owner approvals, ABS approval delays, and out-of-sequence work. Prepared an expert report and testified in arbitration.

Provided a claims prevention training seminar for project management, contract administration, and legal personnel of a major U.S. oil company building a new chemical plant.

Furnished CPM scheduling service for a building contractor on the High Museum of Art expansion project in Atlanta.

On behalf of an owner, analyzed delay claims on a hospital renovation project in Oakland.

Provided analysis regarding schedule delay and cost overrun issues on an NGL processing project involving construction of central process and satellite facilities. Performed the analysis work on behalf of an owner to identify the magnitude and compensability of potential affirmative claims against a prime contractor.

Prepared an owner/operator’s claim against a major railroad for causing delays and cost overruns during the construction of fiber optic communications systems along the railroad’s right-of-ways. Developed schedule delay analysis of each of the right-of-ways along which the fiber optic cable was installed in trenches. Identified detailed daily documentation that identified railroad interference or lack of support for the installation of the work.

Reviewed an owner’s contracting strategy, ITT packages, contract terms and conditions for FEED contracts, and draft procedures for design and fabrication management of an FPSO project.