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Analyzed a Swedish contractor’s delay and disruption claim involving the design and construction of a pulp and paper mill.

Assisted an owner in performing its due diligence of cost estimates and schedules by: (a) validating that the estimations of asset management costs were based on a “Class 2” estimate as defined by the Association of Advancement of Cost Engineering International (AACEI) and (b) reviewing refurbishment schedules to ensure that there were no contingencies in the integrated base schedule.

Performed project management audits of a gas-to-liquids facility to assist with evaluating the outstanding engineering and construction scope, assess restructuring of the project management team, and assist with the development of a Request for Proposal for the selection of a project management contractor.

On behalf of a piping manufacturer, analyzed the fabrication of piping components as an element of the fabrication and erection of HRSGs including the identification of aspects of the delay resulting from the actions of the various parties included in the project. Prepared an expert report, which led to settlement of the matter.

Performed a schedule analysis of delay claims between a general contractor that performed engineering, procurement, construction, mobilization, installation, and operation of an FPSO including topsides processing equipment as well as hull and marine system, and the O&M service contractor on the FPSO to deploy in an offshore area approximately 10 km off the coast of Mexico at a water depth of approximately 32 meters.

On behalf of an owner, analyzed its $19 million claim for change orders, delay, and disruption on an EPC project involving an MDI chemical plant. The issues also included interpretation of whether the contract was a reimbursable or unit rate/lump sum price.

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.

On behalf of an insurance company, analyzed a contractor’s claim for costs associated with repairs to 25% of a recently completed community school. Prepared detailed analyses and reports to identify reasonableness of costs claimed in preparation of a settlement negotiation by the insurer.

On behalf of an owner, analyzed a $60 million claim from a general contractor related to alleged project delay, increased scope, and loss of labor productivity. The project was for the expansion of an existing cement manufacturing plant in Florida and involved the construction of an additional 2,800-ton-per-day production line from raw material handling through bulk material load out. Performed schedule quality assurance reviews of the contractor’s contemporaneous schedules to correctly quantify project delay and disruption from alleged late delivery of owner equipment. Worked closely with the owner to resolve problems contained within the contractor’s contemporaneous schedules such as open-end activities, overuse of constraints, missing original scope, incorrect as-built dates, missing as-built dates, and missing logic links.

On behalf of an owner, evaluated the project management performance, schedule delay, and cost overrun issues on an LNG facility. Developed report for evaluation by the owner as to the feasibility of recovery from the EPCM contractor of cost overrun issues on a reimbursable contract. Evaluated the integrity of the CPM schedules and cost reporting by the contractor. Evaluated change order and schedule delay issues that the construction contractors alleged.