Experience Matters

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.

On behalf of an electrical contractor, reviewed the CPM schedule prepared for the construction of the electrical work on the new Denver Broncos Stadium

On behalf of the owner of a large petrochemical complex in Louisiana, assessed a scaffolding subcontractor's claim for increased costs on a unit price subcontract where it installed more scaffolding quantities than originally planned and during a longer period due to project delays. Prepared an expert report.

On behalf of Denver Public Schools (DPS), provided CPM schedule and cost analysis and dispute resolution services that defended against unsubstantiated general contractor claims that exceeded $3 million. Participated in the DPS dispute resolution team that resulted in the successfully negotiated settlement of all general contractor claims at a significantly reduced amount.

On behalf of a drywall and painting subcontractor, provided analysis and quantification of schedule delay, labor productivity loss, and other damage resulting from change orders on a commercial facility in Colorado. Prepared and submitted an expert report. Parties settled prior to arbitration.

Provided cost and CPM scheduling services on a City of Las Vegas Traffic and Communication project. Developed and monitored resource-loaded completion schedules for the remaining work. Performed a retrospective CPM schedule analysis to prove change order impacts to the critical path of the project. Used activity-based costing techniques to appropriately allocate extended corporate and project overhead costs due to a 6-month suspension period. Performed productivity studies and provided resource and cost projects used for cash flow and cost-to-complete purposes. Successfully performed change order pricing and negotiations ($750K) with the owner for numerous design impacts.

On behalf of an owner, prepared an expert report regarding the potential impact on the surrounding area caused by the construction and operation of a compressor station project.

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 the owner, performed an independent preliminary review and assessment of the contractor’s claims and its entitlement for an extension of time on a central gas processing facilities project. During the review, analyzed relevant project schedules, documents, information, and particulars provided by the owner. Prepared a report evaluating the delay issues alleged by the contractor for use in anticipation of arbitration.

On behalf of an electrical contractor, evaluated cost overruns resulting from change orders and extra work claims on a training facility at Fort Carson Air Force Base.