Experience Matters

Reviewed and performed delay and cost analysis services for a mixed-use and retail development project in Roswell. Prepared detailed schedule, damages, and delay analysis in preparation of litigation and support for trial.

As the owner’s representative, provided technical support and status reporting on a fast-track refinery expansion project in the western United States. Work included preparing a FEL-3 cost estimate and schedule, and weekly project controls and reporting of labor hours, productivity factors, costs, changes, delays, and schedule status.

On behalf of an owner of an LNG plant, assessed an EPC contractor’s positions with respect to the eligibility of management personnel entitled to be included in delay costs.

On behalf of an owner, performed an assessment of a contractor’s performance and construction productivity, an evaluation of the contractor’s target cost to complete a natural gas pipeline project, and quantification of costs associated with removing and replacing defective pipe.

On behalf of an underwriter, evaluated an owner’s property damage claim and delays resulting from heavy rains and flooding on a residential and commercial condominium project.

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 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.

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.

The project involved disputes among an owner, main contractor, and joint venture power island equipment supplier regarding damage to the combustion turbine (CT) caused by through projectiles in the power stream. The multi-party dispute involved both contract and insurance claims for delay, disruption, liquidated damages, and direct damage reparation works to the CT start-up operations. Managed claims team that was engaged to consult on both the contract and the insurance claims for the main contractor, which involved delay, disruption, and damages analyses for a series of settlement negotiations and mediation. Ultimately, the completion of the damaged CT works had to be factored into the process and the plant restored to full operational capability. Settlement talks ultimately succeeded, and formal litigations proceedings were avoided.