Experience Matters

On behalf of an owner, analyzed contractual responsibilities for cost overruns and delays on the fabrication of components of an offshore drilling rig.

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.

On behalf of a bank that provided project funding, analyzed operating performance problems and cost overruns on a cattle manure-fueled power plant and several agricultural waste-fueled power plants.

On behalf of a design firm, evaluated the technical validity and associated damages associated with alleged defective engineering and equipment design for the Pinal Energy Ethanol Plant Project.

Peer review of an analysis of a contractor’s right to recover damages for delay to early completion on an Activated Sludge Facility sanitation project in California.

On behalf of an owner, performed an assessment of a contractor’s performance and construction productivity, an evaluation of the contractor’s target cost to complete a natural gas pipeline project, and quantification of costs associated with removing and replacing defective pipe.

On behalf of an owner, evaluated delayed engineering that affected the timely delivery of construction work packages to the construction contractors on the pipeline and gas recovery facilities associated with an LNG facility.

On behalf of an insurance company, performed a schedule delay analysis and provided expert testimony in litigation brought by the insured against an underwriter for severe weather-related delays during the construction of a condominium and commercial retail development in Miami Beach. The parties settled the litigation following deposition testimony.

Defended an oil and gas producer against an $8 million claim from an EPC contractor and shipyard for additional costs alleged to have arisen as a result of a significant increase in scope and project delay. Analysis revealed that defendant had failed to properly consider nearly $8 million in paid extra work. Claim was settled in mediation.

On behalf of an owner, analyzed an EPC contractor’s schedules for a multibillion-dollar GTL facility. Verified the schedule work scope against contract requirements. Evaluated schedule metrics, reviewed schedule logic, assessed the reasonableness of the critical path and provided recommendations for schedule optimization. Also evaluated a cumulative impact claim.