Experience Matters

Provided litigation support for the construction cost overruns and delays for several commercial building projects including a luxury hotel and a major office building.

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.

Analyzed a contractor’s $0.9 million delay and disruption claim against the owner of a 1x1 peaker power plant in Yuba City. The scope of the work included a detailed CPM schedule analysis to determine delay and acceleration responsibility.

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

On behalf of an owner, evaluated technical issues associated with the commissioning and start-up of an LNG facility.

Assisted a mechanical contractor in a $7 million dispute with an EPC contractor over additional costs associated with delays, disruptions and loss of productivity on a 300 MW combined cycle power plant. Disputed items included: 1) changes in the scope of work, 2) late delivery of EPC contractor-supplied materials and equipment, and 3) late delivery of necessary design information.

Prepared a claim involving total cost reconstruction and damages analysis for a resort condominium complex.

Performed expert analysis reviews pertaining to a dispute in relation to the construction of a Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) oil sands extraction project in northern Alberta.

On behalf of a major U.S. oil company, analyzed a Korean contractor’s $75 million claim involving delay, disruption, and acceleration on a major oil terminal project. Assessed the contractor’s CPM schedules, change orders, and increased staffing claims. Also evaluated the owner’s counterclaims due to late and defective work.

On behalf of a Japanese EPC contractor, prepared a claim, developed a document database, and analyzed costs and schedules for a $450 million fertilizer plant. Prepared a $100 million claim against the owner, which was abandoned as a result of the Gulf War. Successfully negotiated one Turkish and two Korean subcontractors’ claims against the Japanese prime contractor.