Experience Matters

On behalf of an insurance company, analyzed delays related to the construction of an LNG terminal in New Brunswick. The delay analysis included equipment to unload tanker, transfer to LNG storage tanks, vaporization of the LNG, and metering of the gas as it was introduced into a natural gas pipeline. The owner filed the claim because materials were lost overboard at sea in severe weather while being shipped to the site.

On behalf of an owner, performed an audit of the EPCM and general contractor’s cost records to identify potential billing discrepancies and problems on cost reimbursable contracts for a calciner expansion project.

An EPC contractor designed and supplied two 300 MW Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) boilers to replace oil and gas-fired boilers, as well as boiler islands on two units. Engaged to prepare a schedule delay analysis related to a claim filed for an equitable adjustment of the contract price on behalf of the EPC contractor against the owner. The project team later made a presentation for mediation to the owner on the EPC contractor’s behalf.

On behalf of an owner, evaluated a piping module subcontractor’s delay claim associated with a GTL facility. Evaluated the integrity of the subcontractor’s schedules and verified the impact of changes to the subcontractor’s schedule. Participated with the EPC contractor and owner to achieve a settlement of the time extension and cost components of the subcontractor’s claim.

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.

Analyzed detailed as-planned and as-built schedules for two state prison projects and a city prison project.

On behalf of an owner, analyzed a mechanical contractor’s $7 million marine lien delay and disruption claim against a major oil company on an offshore oil production project. The claim involved the value of equipment, piping, and structural installations on two refurbished rigs.

Prepared a detailed schedule for a 500 MW coal-fueled power plant.

Provided a claims prevention training seminar for a contractor that manufactures and installs heat recovery steam generators (HRSG) on power plant projects.

On behalf of an owner, prepared an expert report defending against a contractor’s claim associated with disputed change orders, delay, and loss of productivity on a new refinery debutanizer unit.