Experience Matters

On behalf of a contractor, analyzed schedule delays in a $70 million dispute resulting from the construction of subway tunnels that were delayed by over two years. Responsible for identifying and apportioning delays.

On behalf of an owner, performed a schedule quality assurance review of an EPCM contractor’s EPC schedule on a new methanol plant.

On behalf of an electrical contractor, reviewed the validity of backcharge claims alleged by a general contractor. Prepared a report to facilitate settlement of the claims.

Served as tribunal appointed experts for technical and schedule delay issues associated with an €18 million claim and a €145 million counterclaim on a major oil refinery upgrading and expansion project in Europe.  The disputes were being resolved in ICC arbitration proceedings.  Prepared expert reports and testified before the tribunal.

Provided claims prevention training seminars for a mineral processing engineering firm in Denver, Tucson, and Mexico City. Recommended clauses to resolve potential inconsistencies, ambiguities, and conflicts. Prepared clauses for cost and schedule control procedures.

Provided contract/entitlement analysis and prepared detailed as-planned and as-built schedule analyses for a contractor on a highway construction project in Pennsylvania. Assisted the contractor to prepare a recovery schedule to mitigate construction delays caused by differing site conditions.

Provided CPM scheduling on the Molton section of the $800 million San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor project in Irvine. This project had over 100 new CIP bridge structures, miles of driven piles, retaining walls, and storm drains, in addition to over 1 million CY of cut/fill earthwork. The Molton Section “Working Schedule” included 1,544 activities.

On behalf of a mechanical contractor, analyzed an $11 million claim against an engineering and construction contractor involving the installation of new pollution control equipment on a power plant project.

Provided a claims prevention training seminar for the National Gas Company.

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.