Provided a claims prevention training seminar for owners and contractors in Trinidad.

On behalf of a compressor manufacturer, analyzed delay and performance problems on a gas compressor/pipeline project resulting in liquidated damages in excess of $50 million. This project involved ICC arbitration in Geneva, Switzerland.

Analyzed a contractor’s $8 million delay and disruption claim against the owner of a 4x2 combined cycle power plant in Fairfield. The scope of the work included a detailed CPM schedule analysis to determine delay and acceleration responsibility.

On behalf of an owner, evaluated a contractor’s expert report and €18 million delay and disruption claim concerning the replacement of emergency diesel generators on a nuclear power plant in Finland. Assessed the expert’s time extension analysis, which was found to lack an assessment of the critical path of the work. The claim was ultimately rejected.

On behalf of an EPC contractor, analyzed delay and acceleration claims on the EPC of an ammonia plant project.

On behalf of an owner, performed an in-depth integrated cost and schedule risk analysis for a CAD$14 billion oil sands project. Added logic ties and key interface milestone details into the Level II schedule to develop a Risk Analysis Schedule. Provided an assessment as to whether the current schedule and cost forecast was achievable. Provided a “to go” risk analysis on schedule and cost for each project area as well as an assessment of the overall cost (including indirects) and schedule risks. Evaluated current trends in the schedule and cost forecast including field productivity effects. Reviewed the project control processes, provided an assessment including: evaluation of systems/flow of data from EPCs/GCs to the owner, change management processes, and contracts processes for back-charging and processing of claims. Reviewed how material quantities were being managed. Delivered recommendations to further de-risk and improve the probability of achieving project goals.

On behalf of an owner, analyzed a $500 million property damage and business interruption claim resulting from fire damage to a petrochemical plant. Prepared cost estimates for the property damage claim and schedule analyses considering acceleration, betterments, upgrades, and non-rebuilt facilities.

On behalf of an owner, reviewed the EPC contract and the project management and project controls procedures for risk identification issues. Provided a claims management and prevention seminar. Also reviewed the EPC contractor's baseline schedule to identify logic and other problems.

Analyzed a delay and disruption claim on the engineering and construction of a causeway project in Tampa.

On behalf of one of the consortium contractors, evaluated claims against the other consortium contractor associated with a power and desalination project in the Middle East. The power plant design involved a change from a sub-critical power block to high-efficiency super critical technology. Evaluated numerous claims involving disputed variation orders involving technical design, equipment supply, and construction issues, delay, and increased costs. Prepared an expert report in arbitration. Provided direct and cross-examination testimony at the arbitration hearings in Dubai, UAE.