Experience Matters

Prepared detailed as-planned and as-built schedule analyses for a contractor on a dam project. Participated in negotiations between the contractor and the Province of Alberta.

Assisted an owner’s construction manager in the analysis of schedule delay and productivity loss claims submitted by a design-build contractor for the engineering and construction of a roadway project in Colorado. Parties settled prior to arbitration.

On behalf of an owner, analyzed the EPC schedules for a $2.7 billion LNG facility. Verified the schedule work scope against contract requirements. Evaluated schedule metrics, reviewed schedule logic, and assessed critical path reasonableness.

On behalf of the owner of a large petrochemical plant project in Trinidad, evaluated numerous claims totaling US$230 million involving delays, cumulative impact to the project, and whether the project achieved mechanical completion.

On behalf of an owner, furnished CPM scheduling services for a 2x1 combined cycle power plant in San Jose.

On behalf of a major U.S. oil company, performed an analysis and provided deposition testimony regarding a claim against a contractor for $29 million in improper charges on a reimbursable contract for the fabrication of one offshore gas compression platform and two wellhead platforms.

Prepared interior design/fit-out contractor’s delay claim with additional associated costs for five hospitality buildings, a ballroom, a marina, and external works due to construction work delay by the main contractor, the MEP subcontractor, and delay in approvals by the client.

Performed damages and schedule analyses for a contractor in a $1.3 million dispute with its earthwork and utilities subcontractor. Submitted an expert report that asserted $300,000 in damages and defended a $1 million counterclaim. Prepared all damages and schedule analyses and provided testimony in both deposition and arbitration. The contractor received a favorable award.

Prepared main contractor’s claim against employer for extension of time for completion with additional payment for the Dubai Maritime City Project. Prepared Statement of Claim for extension of time with quantum for time-related and non-time-related additional costs. The dispute concerned construction delays due to multiple reasons that were attributed to the employer, such as delay in review and approval of submittals, excessive variations, lack of access and obstructions to site, and delay in issuance of IFC drawings.

On behalf of an owner, analyzed an $85 million change order and delay claim regarding an offshore Compliant Piled Tower constructed in Texas and topsides facilities fabricated in South Korea for installation offshore Angola.