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The projects listed were performed by our consultants in a lead/key expert role for Long International or for other consulting firms.

U.S. Projects by Region

Long International personnel have been involved in numerous claims and project consulting assignments located throughout the United States. Select the region of the country at the right, and our experience with projects in each State is described.

Midwest

Illinois

Convention Center Furnished CPM scheduling services for the electrical subcontractor on the $66 million McCormick Place Convention Center Expansion Project in Chicago. Worked with the subcontractor’s field staff to develop and monitor a resource-loaded completion schedule that tracked the remaining electrical activities. Updated schedules with job cost and certified payroll information. Correctly calculated the critical path on the electrical work and analyzed impacts from other contractors. Performed productivity studies and provided resource and cost projections used for cash flow and cost-to-complete purposes. Assisted the onsite project management team in the successful closeout of the project. NGL Extraction and Fractionation Plant Retained by the owner of a natural gas liquids extraction and fractionation plant involved in arbitration with the electrical and instrumentation contractor. Analysis and opinions provided included contract review, determination of breach of contract, delay analysis, and calculation of cost reimbursements owed to the contractor and damages incurred by the owner. NGL Processing Plant Analyzed damages for an owner regarding the cost reimbursable construction of a large NGL separation, processing and storage facility. Damages analysis focused on the reasonableness and causation of significant construction and startup cost overruns related to work performed by the prime contractor’s electrical sub-contractor. Heat Recovery Steam Generation Performed an analysis of EPC contractor’s $35 million claim regarding a lump-sum contract to design and build a gas-fired power plant. Assessed the EPC contractor’s allegations regarding the constructability of the heat recovery steam generators and the delay and disruption impact of those problems on its work. Steel Mill Prepared damages analyses on a dispute on a steel mill expansion project. Responsible for a unit price variance analysis and estimating costs for civil, concrete, mechanical, and electric work. Cement Plant Analyzed a $7 million claim by a contractor against an equipment manufacturer regarding extra work involving the structural steel installations on a new cement manufacturing plant. The analysis also involved the contractor's claim that it constructively accelerated its work to overcome delays. Pipeline Provided litigation support and expert witness testimony (at deposition) related to the review and evaluation of a contractor’s $11.5 million claim for disruption, delay and increased costs associated with the construction of a 28 mile, 36-inch diameter pipeline. Refinery Performed an analysis of an owner's $19 million claim against a major engineering and construction firm relative to home office and field cost budget overruns under a reimbursable contract for a $200 million refinery project. Back to Top

Indiana

Airport Provided deposition testimony on schedule delay, loss of productivity and damages claims of $1.5 million in the construction of a $30 million maintenance facility at an international airport. The case was settled prior to arbitration. Coal-Fired Power Plant Prepared a $1 million claim involving the installation of new Low NOx and boiler reheater facilities on a power plant project. Blast Furnace/Coke Oven Provided litigation support of a $400 million blast furnace and coke oven battery project involving analysis of construction cost and schedule overruns and the adequacy of the engineering design. Nuclear Power Plant Provided damages analysis for the Federal Government on a major nuclear power plant litigation involving the investigation of damages resulting from alleged antitrust and racketeering activities by several major electrical contractors. Work included database research, discovery and deposition support, issues research, and incurred cost, schedule, productivity, and estimate analyses. Analysis emphasized the evaluation of both estimated and actual electrical commodity quantities, material unit costs, labor unit productivity rates, labor rates and extensions, and global estimate basis assumptions, adjustments, conditioning and productivity factor considerations. The cost evaluations also comprised numerous comparative analyses of project information against industry standards and other nuclear power plants. Back to Top

Kansas

Airport Provided schedule delay analysis, prepared an expert report, and presented testimony in deposition and arbitration for the general contractor in defense of claims submitted by the glass/glazing subcontractor on the Kansas City Airport Renovation Project. School Provided schedule delay analysis and damages quantification for the mechanical subcontractor in a claim to the general contractor on a new high school construction project in Dodge City. Coke Gasification Plant Performed an analysis of alleged deficiencies in the design of a petroleum coke gasification and syngas plant, resulting in change orders, delay, and loss of productivity claims totaling $25 million against the owner of a refinery. Back to Top

Michigan

Gas-Fired Power Plant Retained by a HRSG manufacturer on a three-train gas-fired power plant project. Retained to visit the construction site and assess the impact of delays related to HRSG rework, and the mitigating affects of concurrent delays resulting from prime contractor completion work, and owner startup and commissioning activities. Hospital Performed schedule and damages analyses for a major mechanical and electrical subcontractor related to delays and disruptions encountered during the construction of a V.A. Hospital project. Nuclear Power Plant Performed document research and database management, litigation and deposition support, technical problem/entitlement analyses, and cost, schedule, and labor productivity analyses on a $500 million nuclear power plant litigation. The cost analysis focused on the detailed evaluation of base estimate, change order, actual, trend and forecast costs and man-hours for all construction disciplines. The cost analysis involved cause-effect analyses of cost and man-hour growth, labor productivity analyses, quantity growth analyses, and evaluations regarding the consistency or lack thereof between estimated and forecast man-hours, various production and construction factors, and the project schedule durations, logic, and the mechanical completion date. Back to Top

Minnesota

Courthouse Provided analysis and review of delay claims submitted by the contractor due to soil contamination caused by underground gasoline tanks on a federal courthouse project. Wastewater Tunnel Analyzed damages to rebut a $52 million claim from the owner on a large wastewater tunnel. Audited and reconciled $166 million in actual costs versus an after the fact estimate of $114 million. Back to Top

Missouri

Stadium Provided damages analysis to rebut an erection contractor’s $1.6 million claim against a steel fabricator on the Kemper Arena. Analysis was used in a rebuttal report and in cross-examination of the opposing expert. Stadium and Convention Center Prepared a $6 million delay and disruption claim involving electrical subcontract work on the St. Louis Stadium and Convention Center Project. University Performed schedule delay analysis, prepared an expert report, and presented expert testimony in deposition and arbitration for the general contractor in a claim against the owner on a commercial construction project at Truman State University. Back to Top

Nebraska

Courthouse Performed schedule delay and damages analyses for the GSA in defense of a claim submitted by the general contractor on the construction of a new federal court house in Omaha. Prepared the GSA’s presentation in mediation regarding the findings of the analyses and assisted the GSA in the negotiation of a settlement. Back to Top

Ohio

Housing Provided litigation support services for a $3 million real estate development project. Created as-planned and as-built CPM schedules for delay and acceleration evaluations including extensive analysis of weather delays. Nuclear Power Plant Performed an analysis of entitlement, schedule, and cost issues on litigation arising from the termination of a nuclear demolition contractor by the construction manager. Prepared an affirmative claim valued at $2.3 million and rebutted the contractor’s counterclaim valued at $1.5 million. Nuclear Power Plant Provided damages analysis for a nuclear reactor vendor to defend against claims alleged against the vendor by a nuclear power plant owner. The damage analysis focused on the evaluation of the basis for, and reasonableness of, numerous large claims for direct and time related damages resulting from alleged scope growth, labor inefficiencies, and schedule delays attributed by the owner to NSSS design and operational defects. The damage analysis comprised detailed evaluations of estimated and incurred time-related costs and the costs for all construction disciplines such as civil, structural, equipment, piping, electrical and instrumentation. Cause and effect analysis, WBS cost matrix analysis, and schedule analysis techniques were employed to evaluate and refute the alleged damages. Some of the alleged damages were found to be attributable to estimate errors and performance problems for which the owner was responsible, and remaining damages were found to be largely unsubstantiated or very excessive. Nuclear Power Plant Performed an analysis of schedule delay, productivity loss, and direct damages totaling over $1 billion allegedly resulting from problems related to hydrodynamic loads on a nuclear power plant reactor building. Wastewater Treatment Plant Provided dispute resolution services on the City of Columbus’ wastewater treatment plant Project “88.” Participated in document research and discovery of 160,000 project documents. Created an as-built CPM schedule with over 1,600 activities in order to evaluate alleged delays and impacts. Performed a retrospective CPM schedule delay analysis to determine schedule delays to the critical path as well as project acceleration. Determined the validity of 141 alleged contractor claim issues with a value over $7 million. Scrutinized the cause and effect relationship between alleged impact issues and schedule delays. Assisted in damage calculations and manpower distribution analysis. Based on the team's analysis of the facts, the City of Columbus successfully negotiated an equitable settlement of claims. Back to Top

South Dakota

Food Processing Project Prepared a contractor's delay and loss of productivity claim against an owner cooperative on the construction of a $32 million soybean processing plant. Developed a document database, prepared a detailed schedule analysis, and calculated the contractor's entitlement to delay and loss of productivity damages as a result of the defective design by the process equipment licensor and late delivery of equipment. Back to Top

Various Midwest States

Railroad Prepared an owner/operator’s claim against a major railroad for causing delays and cost overruns during the construction of fiber optic communications systems along the railroad’s right-of-way. Back to Top

Northeast

Connecticut

Cogeneration Power Plant Provided analysis in defense of a $7.1 million claim brought by the mechanical erection subcontractor for increased scope, delay, extended overheads, and lost productivity on a $189 million simple cycle cogeneration plant. Combined Cycle Power Plant Assisted insurance company against claim by the EPC contractor on a project involving the design, procurement and construction of a new 550 mw Combined Cycle Power Plant. The contractor claimed that an insured accident caused over $30 million in impact costs including 6 months of project delay and loss of labor productivity and increased support costs in attempts to accelerate to overcome delays. Performed a schedule delay analysis to demonstrate that actual impact of insured accident was negligible and concurrent with delays caused by the EPC contractor. Case was settled just prior to hearings. Back to Top

Maryland

Resource Recovery Facility Provided deposition testimony on schedule delay, loss of productivity, extra work, and damage claims of $2 million on an FGD installation for a Resource Recovery Facility. The case was settled in mediation prior to a trial. Microchip Facility Provided entitlement and damages analyses on an $11 million dispute arising from the construction of a semi-conductor fabrication facility. Prepared issue analyses related to mechanical and piping design changes and performed estimates on mechanical and piping work to analyze cost overruns. Back to Top

Massachusetts

Combined Cycle Power Plant Performed an analysis of a contractor’s delay and disruption claim against the owner of 2x1 combined cycle power plant in Boston. The scope of the work included a detailed CPM Schedule analysis to determine delay and acceleration responsibility. Combined Cycle Power Plant Provided schedule delay, loss of productivity and damages deposition testimony regarding a $60 million claim on a $300 million Combined Cycle Power Plant. The case was settled successfully in arbitration. Combined Cycle Power Plant Assisted supplier of air-cooled condensers in preparing and presenting $6 million claims for project delay and loss of labor productivity on a project involving the design, supply and construction of two (2) - thirty cell air-cooled condensers to support a new 500 mw Combined Cycle Power Plant. Delays, disruptions and interferences were caused by lack of progress in overall project and the directed acceleration of supplier’s efforts when defendant EPC contractor knew the client’s work was not on the project critical path. Laboratory Evaluated a contractor's delay claim as well as the owner's claim against the architect for errors and omissions related to the design and construction of a bio-research facility. Convention Center Evaluated an owner’s planned schedule and prepared a retrospective “windows” analysis using the updated and as-built schedules in order to assess the validity of the owner’s claim against the design team for increased costs related to acceleration, labor inefficiency, and expediting/contracting premiums allegedly resulting from design errors and omissions that were identified during construction. Also provided expert testimony (at deposition) on behalf of the design team related to the impact of a fast-track schedule and changes on the design team’s ability to progress its work. Roads, Highways & Bridges As part of the claim scheduling team, provided support documentation, presentation, and negotiation for a $30 million claim on the $400 million Boston Central Artery Project "Big Dig." Housing In arbitration for a Housing Finance Agency, provided standards of practice regarding project management and subcontractor management, and schedule delay analysis testimony. The client was awarded over 50% of the liquidated damages claimed. Nuclear Fuel Storage Containers Assisted original principals in defending a $6 million claim by the acquiring firm regarding a project that manufactured long term storage containers for spent nuclear fuel. The purchasing firm alleged that the principals of the original firm for misrepresented relevant financial information related to the project’s progress and forecast costs at the time of the change in ownership. Assisted original principals in substantiating that actual performance of the work in progress was in fact consistent with projections and the only exceptions were due to a substantial change in the definition and allocation of overhead burdens, and other business decisions made by the acquiring firm subsequent to the transfer of ownership. Claim was settled prior to hearings and on terms very favorable to defendant client. Back to Top

New Jersey

Combined Cycle Power Plant Performed schedule delay and damages analyses and prepared an expert’s report for the subcontractor performing the cooling tower design and construction on a combined cycle power plant project. Combined Cycle Power Plant Assisted the mechanical contractor for a 300 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant in a $7 million dispute with the EPC contractor over additional costs associated with delays, disruptions and loss of productivity arising from: 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. Office Building Evaluated a contractor's claim associated with the installation of a building management system for a new office complex. Roads, Highways & Bridges Developed the Baseline CPM Schedule for the $76 million Route 18 Extension Section 2A Project. Light Rail Assisted Design-Build Contractor with developing a 12,000 activity, cost loaded rolling wave schedule for the Southern New Jersey Light Rail Transportation Project. The work involved preparing a CPM schedule for a $605 million project that involved the design and construction of a 45-mile commuter rail transit line between Trenton and Camden, along an existing rail corridor. Back to Top

New York

Combined Cycle Power Plant Performed an analysis of a contractor’s delay and disruption claim against the owner of 4x2 combined cycle power plant in Athens. The scope of the work included a detailed CPM Schedule analysis to determine delay and acceleration responsibility. Combined Cycle Power Plant Provided scheduling support to estimating team on the $250 million Poletti 500 Megawatt Power Plant Project. Developed pre-bid schedule over 12-month period and multiple proposals through contract award. This project required extensive analysis including resource leveling through the use of resource histograms. School Prepared a claim including an entitlement analysis, schedule analyses and damage assessment to assist an electrical contractor obtain a time extension and compensation for delays experienced during the construction of a school project. Roads, Highways & Bridges Provided support to management team including schedule coordination, review and development of Baseline CPM Schedule for the $87 million Roosevelt Avenue/74th Street Reconstruction project. The schedule was resource loaded with 3,200 activities. Roads, Highways & Bridges Developed and maintained updates of the Baseline CPM Schedule for the $230 million Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) Project. Provided schedule expertise, project administration, coordination, analysis, and negotiation of all time-related issues. The schedule was resource loaded with 2,840 activities. Roads, Highways & Bridges Developed the Baseline CPM Schedule for the $136 million FDR Drive Reconstruction Project. The schedule was cost and resource loaded with 2,344 activities. Heavy Rail Provided support to management team including schedule review and development of working schedules and sub-networks for claims purposes on the $90 million NYC Time Square Rehabilitation Project. The schedule was cost and resource loaded and contained 2,823 activities. Railroad Provided scheduling support to the estimating team for the $77 million Highbridge Yard Maintenance Facility. Developed pre-bid schedule and aided in the development of Baseline CPM Schedule. The project consisted of the construction of a 62,000 SF rail car maintenance facility (ten car lengths) with two tracks and the installation of associated maintenance and repair equipment. The facility also included an additional 8,300 SF of office space and employee locker rooms located on the second floor. Other project components include the construction of 35,000 feet of track along with 32 switches and electric substation, as well as an employee station. Prison Prepared a request for an equitable contract adjustment to assist an electrical and security contractor obtain a time extension and compensation for delays experienced during the construction of a prison project. Ethanol Plant Analyzed change order claims alleged by the EPC contractor on an Ethanol from corn project at an old brewery site. Back to Top

Pennsylvania

Combined Cycle Power Plant Performed an analysis of a contractor’s $8 million delay and disruption claim against the owner of 2x1 combined cycle power plant in Redding. The scope of the work included a detailed CPM schedule analysis to determine delay and acceleration responsibility. Combined Cycle Power Plant Performed an analysis of a contractor’s delay and disruption claim against the owner of 3x1 combined cycle power plant in Philadelphia. The scope of the work included a detailed CPM schedule analysis to determine delay and acceleration responsibility. Roads, Highways & Bridges Provided contract/entitlement analysis and prepared a detailed as-planned and as-built schedule analyses for the 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. Back to Top

Washington, DC

Library Reviewed and performed quantification and analysis of errors and omissions related to standard of care issues on the Library of Congress Conservation Facility. Heavy Rail Provided support to management team including schedule coordination, review and development of Baseline CPM Schedule for the $62 million New York Avenue Metrorail Station. The project consisted of the construction of a new “drop in” metro station in Washington DC, including all track work and connections. Back to Top

Various Northeast States

Railroad Performed schedule delay analyses and prepared expert and rebuttal reports for the general contractor in claims against the owner on the Amtrak Northend Electrification Project from Boston to New Haven. Heavy Rail Assisted Amtrak in preparation and presentation of claims against defendant EPC contractor under the Federal False Claims Act on the installation of a high speed rail from Boston to New York. Client asserted that defendant contractor had improperly billed the government for substantial amounts that did not represent actual increased costs to the contractor, but were rather the result of gross miscalculations of alleged increased costs due to scope changes, schedule impacts of changes and resulting acceleration costs. Claims were settled prior to trial with the contractor agreeing to withdraw over $25 million of invoiced amounts. Back to Top

Southeast

Alabama

School Provided analysis and review of final completion claims submitted by the owner, against a contractor, due to non-contract compliance and partially caused by design errors/omissions on a county high school project in Baldwin County, Alabama. Prepared damages related to quantification and analysis of errors/omissions. Storage Facility Provided the contractor’s baseline and update schedules, change order request and general site supervision on a cement storage and distribution center in Mobile. Food Processing Plant Represented a general contractor in defending against a $1 million delay, acceleration and loss of productivity claim on a poultry processing plant. Case was settled during trial with defendant client paying $150K. Coal Gasification Plant Provided litigation support, database management system development, and assessment of the technical design, cost and schedule overruns, and start-up problems of a coal gasification project. Back to Top

Arkansas

Fiber Optic Underground Cable Provided arbitration support and expert witness testimony (at deposition), including an analysis of damages for claim issues related to the installation of an underground fiber optics network. Back to Top

Florida

Cogeneration Power Plant Prepared an entitlement analysis and a preliminary analysis of schedule and damages associated with delays and disruptions experienced by an insulation subcontractor during the construction of a cogeneration project. Apartment Building Furnished CPM scheduling services for building contractor on a luxury apartment home project located in Celebration. Condominium Complex Furnished CPM scheduling services for a building contractor on multiple $40 million+ high rise condominium complexes located in Miami and West Palm Beach. Condominium Complex Analyzed a contractor’s claim on a Miami condominium involving disputed scope changes, design omissions and evaluated costs for responsible parties for the contractor's claim against the owner. Condominium Complex Reviewed a subcontractor’s claim for delay and extra work cost against a contractor for a condominium development. Prepared damages related to direct and indirect construction costs. School Prepared a baseline schedule for a classroom addition to an elementary school. School Furnished CPM scheduling service for building contractor on the Dade County high school located in Miami. School Analyzed and presented schedule impacts and litigation support services for a public schools district in defense of the general contractor's claims on four elementary schools. Municipal Park Project Defended an owner from a $4.1 million alleged delay and disruption damages claim by a general contractor for the construction of a municipal park project. Evaluated the contractor's entitlement to costs and delays that the contractor purported to be based on outstanding change orders and unresolved issues related to potential change for conditions and impact. Based on the findings, the contractor’s claims were grossly overstated and unsupported for which the owner received a favorable settlement. Reclamation Project Prepared a preliminary damage analysis for an electrical subcontractor on the South Cross Bayou Water Reclamation Project in Pinellas County. Designated as an expert witness on the electrical subcontractor’s loss of productivity and extended overhead damages. Claim settled in negotiations after preparation of an expert report. Remediation Project Reviewed and analyzed a contractor’s claim for scope changes and differing conditions encountered on branch creek remediation project. Roads, Highways & Bridges Prepared a contractor’s baseline and update schedules on the $100 million Palm Beach International Airport Interchange. Preparation of contractor’s claim against owner due to unforeseen conditions, owner delays, and productivity issues. Roads, Highways & Bridges Performed an analysis of a delay and disruption claim on the engineering and construction of a causeway project located in Tampa. Roads, Highways & Bridges Prepared a schedule delay analysis for an underground piping subcontractor. Designated as a CPM scheduling expert. Claim settled in negotiations after preparation of an expert report. Hotel Reviewed and analyzed contracts of various parties involved in the development and operation of a major hotel & residences project located in Ft. Lauderdale. Provided analysis regarding pre-construction duties and obligations. Housing Provided cost estimate analysis and contract analysis for a single family luxury custom home located on the Florida coast. Light Rail Prepared monthly progress reports and schedule updates for the preliminary engineering and final civil design of the $600 million Central Florida Light Rail Transit System in Orlando. Developed detailed civil design, construction and system-wide interface schedules. Cement Plant Assisted the owner in the defense of a $12 million claim on a project involving the design, delivery and construction of a new cement production line from ore receiving to finish mill and product loadout. The EPC contractor claimed for increased costs due to alleged owner-caused delays and disruption arising from late delivery of proprietary design information, and late delivery of materials and equipment, and impacts to labor productivity due to numerous changes to the work and contractor's alleged acceleration to overcome delays. Prison Prepared a damage and schedule analysis on behalf of a general contractor for a $560,000 claim on a new cafeteria building and dormitory renovation project at a youth detention facility in Okeechobee. Designated as a CPM expert witness for the jury trial and presented preliminary findings at the court ordered mediation which resulted in a successful settlement. Back to Top

Georgia

Laboratory Furnished CPM scheduling service for building contractor on the Ft. Gillem Medical Laboratories located in Atlanta. Laboratory Performed an analysis of a mechanical contractor’s claim for disputed changes in scope, delays, and resequencing associated with the design of a criminal lab facility. Medical Building Prepared change order requests and general site supervision on an out-patient/MRI medical clinic in Austell. Medical Building Provided expert testimony regarding entitlement and damages through detailed cost comparison and analysis of as-priced and as-designed construction documents in support of contractor’s claim for unforeseen added project costs on a comprehensive critical care center located on Skidaway Island. Convention Center Reviewed multiple trade contractor claims against the contractor on a convention center and performed productivity analysis, schedule analysis, and cost analysis to determine reasonableness and entitlement. Trade contractors analyzed included: demolition, drywall, structural steel, mechanical and electrical. Convention Center Provided claims analysis in support of the contractor’s $30 million claim against owner caused by design deficiencies resulting in delay and disruption on a world class convention center in Atlanta. Fire Station Evaluated expert reports provided by consultants regarding “sick building” conditions of five county fire department/sheriff department facilities. Prepared expert reports regarding quality of construction issues and performed site investigations to identify and investigate alleged deficiencies in construction methods and materials. Designated as a construction expert witness. Government Building Prepared a damage analysis on behalf of a municipality authority for a $1,000,000 claim against the designer on a new riverquarium and omniplex project facility in the Southeastern U.S. Provided expert report supplements leading to the successful settlement of the case prior to State District Court trial. Supplemental reports were also utilized in the successful settlement of a secondary settlement of claims against the structural engineer. Museum Furnished CPM scheduling service for building contractor on the High Museum of Art expansion project located in Atlanta. Food Processing Building Prepared cost estimates to support a $5 million insurance claim for food processing building and equipment losses resulting from fire, and provided project management of building stability and safety for examination and documentation of conditions resulting from fire and fire explosion damage. Supported the preparation of detailed CPM schedule analyses. Designated as a construction cost expert in support of the insured’s claim. Storage Facility Prepared change order requests and general site supervision on various tilt-up concrete warehouse/office build outs in Atlanta. Food Processing Plant Performed a $20 million estimate to support a claim for the as-built building cost and replacement cost value resulting from a total loss fire at a poultry processing facility. Tunnel Analyzed a pipe tunneling contractor’s claim for extended equipment cost and prepared evaluation and cost related damages on a delay and disruption claim. Back to Top

Kentucky

Cogeneration Power Plant Provided schedule delay, loss of productivity and damages deposition testimony regarding a $7.5 million claim on a $100 million Co-Generation Power Plant. The case was settled prior to the start of the trial. Gas-Fired Power Plant Testified regarding damages on behalf of a HRSG manufacturer on a gas-fired power plant project. Analysis work and testimony related to the independent analysis and rebuttal of significant cost overruns alleged by the prime contractor for schedule delays and changes. Back to Top

Louisiana

Chemical Plant Performed an analysis of entitlement, schedule delay and damages for a contractor's $12 million claim against a major international chemical company related to the construction of two process units in an existing chemical plant. Chemical Plant Performed an analysis of an EPC contractor's change order and delay claims on a chemical plant project. Combined Cycle Power Plant Performed an analysis of a contractor’s $9 million delay and disruption claim against the owner of 4x2 combined cycle power plant in Eunice. The scope of the work included a detailed CPM Schedule analysis to determine delay and acceleration responsibility. Heat Recovery Steam Generation Performed an analysis of contractor's claim for delay, acceleration, scope of work changes, and loss of productivity on the installation of three waste heat recovery steam generators. Dam Prepared schedule delay and damages analyses and an expert report on behalf of the electrical subcontractor on claims against the general contractor on two Corps of Engineers lock and dam projects on the Red River. Nuclear Power Plant Provided litigation support of a nuclear power plant project involving assessment of cost overruns, delays, inadequate QA/QC documentation, and defective electrical and instrumentation installations. Offshore Gas Compression and Wellhead Platforms Performed an analysis and testified regarding a major oil company’s claim against a contractor for $29 million in improper charges on a reimbursable contract for the fabrication of one offshore gas compression platform and two wellhead platforms. Oil Terminal Project Prepared an expert report and provided testimony regarding the analysis of an owner's property damage claim following a fire at an oil terminal. Back to Top

North Carolina

Bank Building Provided claim preparation services on a Federal Reserve Bank project, including entitlement analysis, preparation of a detailed as-built but-for CPM schedule analysis to determine responsibility for delay time and damages. Back to Top

South Carolina

Dam Prepared entitlement and damage analyses for a hydroelectric pumped storage facility. Performed financial analyses and wrote expert reports. Roads, Highways & Bridges Prepared claim analysis on a SC DOT project regarding delays and cost claim associated with equipment charges. Polyester Chip Facility Assisted EPC contractor with $10 million claim against owner for increased costs associated with increased scope of work, project delays and disruption and loss of labor productivity arising from subsequent acceleration on the design, delivery and construction of an additional line for the production of polyester chips for use in manufacture of plastic soda bottles. Back to Top

Tennessee

Chemical Plant Analyzed an owner’s claim for delays and cost overruns against the engineering, procurement, and construction contractor of a polyol chemical plant project. Coal-Fired Power Plant Performed an analysis of a major mechanical contractor's $11 million claim against an engineering and construction contractor involving the installation of new pollution control equipment on a power plant project. Post Office Testified for a mechanical subcontractor on a Postal Service automated mail handling system. Testimony concerned the independent analysis and defense of claims alleged by the prime contractor against the subcontractor, and preparation of subcontractor claims against the prime for delays and scope changes. Work involved a retrospective schedule delay analysis, quantification and causation of cost growth, a scope change analysis, preparation of an expert report, and expert testimony. Back to Top

Virginia

Coal-Fired Power Plant Developed the detailed schedule and project control system for a 2x400 MW coal fueled power plant. Created and maintained an accounting and reporting system to track the financial participation of 4 consortium partners. Apartment Building Evaluated project delay and impact, analysis of resources and productivity and quantification of damages for the owner of a high rise apartment complex in Arlington. Office Building Provided analysis and review of multiple cost claims submitted by the contractor, due to finalization of construction documents, and then erroneously approved by an owner’s construction manager on a patent & trade office. Food Processing Building Reviewed and analyzed both approved and pending change order costs by a construction manager, for entitlement and reasonability to assist the owner of a food processing facility in Smithfield. Microchip Facility Performed an analysis of a mechanical contractor’s contract and quantum meruit claim for disputed changes in scope, delays, and loss of productivity on the installation of piping systems on a computer microchip manufacturing facility. Wastewater Treatment Plant Evaluated entitlement and prepared damage analyses for the general contractor on a $120 million water treatment reclamation facility regarding concrete cost overruns, and prepared weather impact study to be used in trial. Performed analysis of mechanical subcontractor’s loss of productivity and prepared general contractor’s extended overhead damages resulting from interference by other parties. Back to Top

West Virginia

Chemical Plant Retained by the owner of a surfactants expansion project to defend a claim by the electrical contractor for increased costs and loss of productivity. Evaluated standard of care, schedule, causation, labor productivity (including loss productivity due to changes), and damages. Coal-Fired Power Plant Provided schedule delay, loss of productivity, extra work, and damages testimony in State Court of West Virginia regarding a $3 million claim on a $100 million Waste Coal Power Plant. The testimony resulted in a jury award slightly greater than client's settlement offer. Hydroelectric Power Plant Provided entitlement analysis and evaluation for back charges, for a contractor, related to the supply of equipment for a hydroelectric power plant. Back to Top

Southwest

Arizona

Coal-Fired Power Plant Prepared the detailed schedule for a 500MW coal-fueled power plant. Nuclear Power Plant Performed a prudency audit of a large nuclear power plant including the evaluation of the justification and causes for scope and cost growth as well as the origin, components and reasonableness of $1.3 billion of start-up and commissioning cost overruns. Back to Top

New Mexico

Dam Prepared a detailed as-planned and as-built schedule analyses for the contractor on an earth-filled dam project in New Mexico. Participated in negotiations between the contractor and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation that resulted in a $55 million settlement for the contractor. Wastewater Treatment Plant Performed an analysis of a contractor's claims against the owners of wastewater treatment plant projects. Issues involved include delay, changes, defective specifications, and loss of productivity. Back to Top

Oklahoma

Pipeline Evaluated pipe welding problems and the documentation of increased costs associated with rework, extra work, labor inefficiency and extended site overhead costs. Back to Top

Texas

Chemical Plant Performed an analysis of a contractor's $19 million claim for change orders, delay, and disruption on an EPC project involving a MDI chemical plant. The issues also included interpretation of whether the contract was reimbursable or unit rate/lump sum price. Coal-Fired Power Plant Retained by a Texas utility and power company to evaluate contract terms and conditions, and to participate in an evaluation and risk analysis of a contractor’s technical and commercial proposals for construction of a multi-million dollar bag house retrofit project for a coal-fired power plant. Work also included a review of the contractor’s cost estimate and trade-offs between acceptable financial risks and contract incentives. Combined Cycle Power Plant Performed an analysis of a contractor’s $8 million delay and disruption claim against the owner of 4x2 combined cycle power plant in Fairfield. The scope of the work included a detailed CPM schedule analysis to determine delay and acceleration responsibility. Combined Cycle Power Plant Performed an analysis of a contractor’s $22 million delay and disruption claim against the owner of 3x1 combined cycle power plant in Baytown. The scope of the work included a detailed CPM schedule analysis to determine delay and acceleration responsibility. Office Building Provided litigation support for the construction cost overruns and delays for several commercial building projects including a luxury hotel and a major office building. Floating Offshore Oil Production Platform Provided deposition testimony on loss of productivity, extra work, and damages claims of $6.5 million on the erection of a Floating Offshore Oil Production Platform. The case was settled in mediation prior to trial. Offshore Spar Production Facility Performed an analysis of a contractor's claim for delay and disruption allegedly resulting from work associated with removal of lead-containing paint from the process plant modules and platforms of an offshore oil production facility. This project also involves the defense against the Owner's delay claim for recovery of lost profits due to the delay to the achievement of First Oil allegedly caused by the lead abatement program. Gas-Fired Power Plant Provided dispute resolution services to a general contractor in support of $50 million of impacts against a turbine/generator manufacturer on a new power plant project. Worked directly with the general contractor’s field and office staff to research contemporaneous project records in support of project issues and impacts. Analyzed the delays stemming from hundreds of late change orders, late and inadequate responses to RFIs, wet and muddy conditions, filter house fire, land ate and incomplete delivery of materials and equipment by the turbine/generator manufacturer. Utilized retrospective CPM schedule delay analysis methodology to successfully demonstrate and quantify impacts to the critical path for a 2,500 activity schedule. Applied retrospective CPM schedule delay analysis methodology to correctly calculate entitled time extension as well as prove constructive project acceleration. An amicable settlement for the contractor was achieved. Hospital Performed schedule delay analysis, damages analysis and prepared an expert report for the electrical and mechanical subcontractors on the Dallas VA Hospital project. Two claim documents were submitted as part of the general contractor’s overall omnibus claim to the VA. Cement Plant Prepared a detailed evaluation of project costs and schedule, and prepared requests for equitable adjustment against the owner and an equipment supplier relative to the design, procurement, construction and start-up of a cement manufacturing facility. Also provided expert testimony (in arbitration) related to defective design, late and out-of-sequence deliveries, extra work, disruptions to the work, and delayed completion of construction. Paper Plant Performed an analysis of a contractor’s cost claim for unforeseen conditions for the owner of a paper manufacturing facility. Cement Plant Assisted the supplier of proprietary equipment in defending against $20 million claim on a project involving the design, delivery and construction of a new cement production line from ore receiving to clinker storage and loadout. The general contractor claimed for increased costs allegedly due to delays, disruption and labor impact arising from late delivery of design data and proprietary equipment, and a defective design. The case was arbitrated in Texas with client liable for only a portion of disputed extra work. CO2 Recovery Process Plant Prepared damages and schedule analyses in support of the owner's defense against a contractor's $5 million delay and disruption claim on a fast-track CO2 recovery process plant facility. Nuclear Power Plant Assessed the management performance and analyzed cost overruns on the South Texas Nuclear Project. Presented testimony in the prudency hearings conducted by the Texas Utility Commission. Petrochemical Plant Performed an analysis of delays and time extension entitlement on a $75 million claim involving the engineering, procurement, and construction of a major petrochemical plant. Petrochemical Plant Performed an analysis of a $500 million property damage and business interruption claim resulting from fire damage to a petrochemical plant. Costs estimates for the property damage claim and schedule analyses were prepared considering acceleration, betterments, upgrades, and non-rebuilt facilities. Pipeline Prepared a cost estimate and schedule for the engineering, procurement, and construction of an artificial island, marine off-loading facilities, sub-sea pipeline, 1,500 miles of 30-inch land pipeline, pumping stations, a communications system, a terminal, and storage facilities for a proposed pipeline project. Prison Prepared an electrical subcontractor’s claim for delays, extra work, and loss of productivity on the installation of fire alarm, security, and communications systems for the Federal Bureau of Prisons Project in Beaumont. Prison Prepared a claim involving scope changes, rework, schedule sequence and delay impacts regarding the installation of Security, Communication and Life Safety Systems on a Federal Bureau of Prisons Correctional Facility located in Beaumont. Developed a comparative analysis of contract scope as bid vs. as built and determined the merit for disputed change orders for time and cost recovery. Quantified engineering delays, errors, omissions and inadequate document control by the design firm. Offshore Drilling Rig Performed an analysis of contractual responsibilities for cost overruns and delays on the fabrication of components of an offshore drilling rig. Offshore Oil Production Facility Defended oil & gas producer against an $8 million claim from an EPC contractor and shipyard for additional costs alleged to have arisen as a result of significant increase in scope and project delay. Analysis revealed that defendant had failed to properly consider nearly $8 million in paid extra work. Claim was settled in mediation. Offshore Oil Production Facility On behalf of the Owner, performed an analysis of a mechanical contractor's $7 million marine lien delay and disruption claim against a major oil company on an offshore oil production project. The claim involved the value of equipment, piping, and structural installations on two refurbished rigs. Offshore Oil Production Facility On behalf of the Owner, performed an analysis of a $85 million change order and delay claim regarding an offshore Compliant Piled Tower constructed in Texas and topsides facilities fabricated in South Korea. Refinery Performed an analysis and an expert report regarding design defects that allegedly caused a failure of welds attaching the diplegs to the cyclone body in an FCC regenerator. Refinery Performed an analysis of change order, delay and disruption claims involving a ultra low-sulfur diesel Unicracker project at a refinery. Back to Top

West

Alaska

Gas-Fired Power Plant and Heat Recovery Steam Generators Performed an analysis of change orders, delays, acceleration, and loss of productivity impacts associated with the relocation of an existing gas-fired turbine generator and the construction of a new heat recovery steam generator in an existing industrial plant. This project involves the defense against the contractor's claim and preparation of the owner's liquidated damages counterclaims. Hospital Provided scheduling and dispute resolution services for an electrical subcontractor on the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska. Furnished CPM schedule assistance to onsite project management team for the completion of remaining electrical work. Assembled productivity data based on certified payroll information in order to demonstrate productivity loss due to project problems. Assisted the general contractor in CPM schedule delay analysis to demonstrate cause/effect impacts caused by the third party agency. Evaluated and quantified the impacts from over a 1,000 late RFIs, hundreds of design changes, winter weather impacts, and impacts from other contractors. Assisted in the development of a $5 million claim for the recovery of schedule delays and increased costs caused by numerous design problems. Oil Production Facility Evaluated the merits of a tax petition relative to the dismantlement of oil production and related facilities on the North Slope of Alaska. The evaluation included a review and critique of the overall dismantlement, removal and restoration plan, estimated quantities of work, labor and equipment costs, logistics and transportation, disposal of scrap and salvaged materials, and the dismantlement schedule. Refinery Performed an analysis of a large engineering and construction firm's claims for cost overruns and delays associated with the lump sum construction of hydrocarbon production and process modules for the Kuparuk project. Wastewater Treatment Plant Performed an analysis of a contractor's claims against the owners of wastewater treatment plant projects. Issues involved include delay, changes, defective specifications, and loss of productivity. Back to Top

California

Airport Provided pre-bid scheduling using Primavera’s Finest Hour for the $180 million San Diego International Airport Expansion and infrastructure project. Also reviewed and approved the contractor’s schedules. This project included CIP bridge structures, utility relocations, demolition of existing bridge structure, grading and paving for detours and airport parking. Airport Provided claim preparation, schedule and damage analyses, and litigation support services for the $100 million John Wayne Airport expansion project. Prepared detailed as-planned and as-built schedule analyses. Biomass Power Plant Performed an analysis of operating performance problems and cost overruns for the lending bank on a cattle manure-fueled power plant and several agricultural waste-fueled power plants. Combined Cycle Power Plant On behalf of the owner, furnished CPM scheduling services for a 2x1 combined cycle power plant in San Jose. Apartment Building Presented expert witness testimony for the electrical subcontractor regarding reasonableness of their estimating methodology and construction means and methods used on an apartment building project in San Diego. Bank Building Enlisted by the Tokai Bank, the project’s lender, to independently conduct monthly evaluations of the construction progress on a 32-story corporate headquarters office complex located in Glendale and valued at $132 million. Completed monthly site inspections. Reviewed architect's and contractor's monthly progress billings. Prepared a monthly report to bank officers that offered a comparative analysis of reported versus observed progress status for each major pay item. Commercial Building Performed schedule delay analysis, prepared an expert report, and presented testimony for the architect/engineer on a high-rise commercial building in Westwood. University Prepared and analyzed detailed as-planned and as-built schedules to assist the owner defend against contractor claims on a university dormitory project in Riverside. Gas-Fired Power Plant Performed an analysis of contractor’s $0.9 million delay and disruption claim against the owner of 1x1 peaker power plant in Yuba City. The scope of the work included a detailed CPM schedule analysis to determine delay and acceleration responsibility. Gas Plant Provided claims analysis, entitlement analysis, schedule analysis and assessment of $20 million in cost overruns on a lump sum, fast-track gas processing plant project. Issues included defective specifications, changes, and delays. Geothermal Power Plant Performed schedule delay and damages analysis, prepared expert reports, and presented testimony in deposition for the design/build turnkey contractor in claims against the owner on two geothermal power plant projects in the Salton Sea area. Geothermal Power Plant Provided damages and schedule analysis and claims assistance for the electrical and instrumentation contractor on a geothermal power plant project. Government Building Provided CPM scheduling using Primavera’s Project Planner on the $13 million San Marcos Town Center project in San Diego. This project included 2,700 LF of box culvert, a CIP bridge structure, grading, paving, traffic control, and the relocation of utilities including fiber optics. The contractor also relocated railroad tracks with ballast to accommodate construction of the new San Marcos Town Center. Government Building Performed entitlement analysis, damage evaluation and negotiation of change orders related to the construction of a civic center complex which included a library, jail, fire station, and city hall. Library Prepared detailed cost evaluations of municipal library prototype designs for a municipality. Heat Recovery Steam Generation Performed an analysis of the HRSG manufacturer's responsibility and liability for delays, scope of work changes related to increased piping quantities, and back charges from the general contractor on the installation of four waste heat recovery steam generators. Landfill As a neutral, third party, analyzed and evaluated a contractor’s claim relative to entitlement, costs, and compensable damages associated with the completion of a landfill remediation project. Facilitated settlement and the successful resolution of the claim. Wharf Evaluated entitlements and prepared the claim analyses for the contractor for a U.S. Coast Guard wharf at the Port of Los Angeles. Analyzed entitlement issues and wrote expert reports. Roads, Highways & Bridges Provided CPM scheduling using Primavera’s Finest Hour 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. Hospital Assisted the Sutter Health Corporation in developing a detailed template schedule that addressed a typical project’s scope of work, starting from project inception, through design, construction, occupancy and close-out. This schedule was used as part of the foundation for Sutter Health’s Enterprise Project Management System (EPMS) that was implemented to support a $4.5 billion projected capital expenditure in healthcare projects. Hospital Provided analysis of delay claims on the renovation of a hospital project in Oakland. Hospital Provided litigation support services on the $75 million Kaiser Hospital complex in Riverside, California. Performed detailed quantity take-offs for earthwork, concrete foundations structures and slabs, metal deck, drywall, chemical fireproofing, marblecrete, glass curtain walls, and storefront. Created a 900 activity as-bid CPM schedule to determine a reasonable project schedule. Developed a 1,100 activity as-built CPM schedule and analyzed actual manpower distribution to evaluate lost productivity issues. Hospital Provided dispute resolution services on a $100 million Stanford University Hospital Modernization Project in Palo Alto, California. Performed document discovery and reviewed 200,000 project documents. Utilized R:Base to create a 40,000-row document database and cost allocation model. Developed a job cost/variance model used in computing compensable client damages. Determined the validity and entitlement for $6 million outstanding change orders. Assisted in the development of graphic work products for mediation and assisted in the successful mediated settlement of all outstanding claim issues. Heavy Rail Priced and negotiated change orders for the Bay Area Rapid Transit District on a $65 million train control contract. Evaluated entitlement, prepared schedule analyses, wrote findings of fact, and negotiated change orders. Heavy Rail Performed financial and schedule audits for the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission on metro subway projects. Reviewed project budgets, contractor schedules, construction manager monthly progress reports, and advised the County of potential cost overruns, schedule delays and reporting deficiencies. Light Rail Provided Project Management Oversight for the Long Beach-LA Light Rail Transit Project in Los Angeles. Worked on the review, definition, creation and implementation of project control policies, procedures, systems, methods, reporting, data acquisition and organizational interfaces. Pipeline Evaluated a contractor’s claim for environmental and permitting delays, disruption to work activities, changes in scope, and changes in alignment associated with the construction of 70 miles of 20-inch diameter pipeline. The assignment also included the identification and systematic evaluation of major engineering and construction problems and their cause/effect relationship on cost overruns and schedule impacts. Prison Analyzed detailed as-planned and as-built schedules for two state prison projects and a city prison project. Refinery Performed claims analysis, damages assessment, and delay evaluations on a $250 million refinery expansion project involving $20 million in damages. The primary issues included bid error, loss of labor productivity, delay and acceleration. Subway Tunnel Analyzed schedule delays in a $70 million dispute resulting from the construction of subway tunnels which were delayed by over two years. Responsible for identifying and apportioning delays. Subway Tunnel Performed quality control and reasonableness review of a schedule delay analysis for a tunnel-boring contract on the Los Angeles metro subway project. Tunnel Performed Schedule delay analysis, prepared an expert report, and presented testimony at a DRB hearing on behalf of the general contractor in a claim for a compensable time extension and related damages against the owner on a tunneling project. Back to Top

Colorado

Airport Performed bid estimate review and an evaluation and critique of civil work including mass cut, haul and fill operations at the Denver International Airport. Airport Provided project management and control services for the contractor providing Fire Alarm and Voice Paging Systems work on Concourses A, B, and C, the Airport Office Building, and the Terminal Complex at the Denver International Airport (DIA). Assisted client in cost control monitoring, schedule interfaces, change negotiations, and problem resolutions on a $12 million contract. Prepared financial and schedule analyses for the project and interfaced with the Project Management Team (PMT) for monthly pay applications and resolution of issues. Assisted in the client's successful settlement of $6 million of outstanding changes with the owner due to unexpected changed conditions and third party contractor interference. Airport Performed schedule delay and damages analysis and prepared the claim document for the electrical subcontractor on the glycol recovery project at Denver International Airport. The claim was prepared as a pass-through claim to be submitted through the general contractor’s surety to the project owner. Airport Provided contract administration, schedule development, schedule delay and damages analysis, and claim preparation services for several contractors on the construction of buildings and facilities at the new Denver International Airport. Chemical Plant Prepared an owner's claim against an engineering & construction management firm which was terminated by default for defective design work, delays, and cost overruns on a guaranteed maximum price contract to build a commercial-scale chemical plant scaled up from a pilot plant test facility. Apartment Building Prepared a claim on behalf of a local contractor for delays, impacts, and cost overruns experienced during construction of a multiunit apartment complex. Apartment Building Prepared a contractor's claims for delays, impacts, and cost overruns experienced during construction of a multiunit apartment complex. Commercial Building Provided schedule and damages analysis services and prepared a $1.2 million claim for a contractor that built a grocery store. Responsible for auditing and recoding invoices and timesheets, preparing a cost variance analysis and calculating damages, recreating the as-built schedule, and identifying and apportioning delays. Condominium Complex Prepared a claim preparation involving total cost reconstruction and damages analysis for a resort condominium complex. Condominium Complex Performed schedule delay analysis, damages analysis and prepared expert reports for the mechanical subcontractor on claims against the general contractors and owners on two condominium projects in Winter Park, Colorado and Avon. Parking Structure Prepared a report, damage analysis, and schedule analysis on behalf of a subcontractor for a $450,000 change order on the construction of a parking structure with post-tensioned structural concrete. Prepared an As-Built “But-For” schedule analysis and calculated claimed costs. Stadium Performed a schedule analysis for delay and exception reporting of predecessor activities required for the completion of electrical and fiber optic work to meet firm preseason opening date for the Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium, the Denver Broncos NFL Stadium project. Project started as a $75,000 bid that was converted to a $9 million guaranteed maximum price contract to incorporate engineering delay, scope changes, compression and acceleration of the project. Change orders were issued as a result of the impacts caused by the general contractor not completing predecessor activities timely or in sequence with the baseline schedule. University Analyzed a $1.5 million claim involving the mechanical subcontract work on a new university classroom building project. Gas Turbine Generators Provided dispute resolution services for a general contractor in defense of $2.5 million in assessed liquidated damages by the owner of a power plant. Evaluated contemporaneous project records to identify project impacts. Identified and quantified critical path delays and lost productivity impacts caused by the late delivery of equipment and materials, late responses to RFIs, and last minute changes by the owner’s turbine/generator supplier on a new power plant project. Used retrospective CPM schedule delay analysis methodology to demonstrate delays caused by the identified impacts. CPM schedule delay analysis successfully supported general contractor's defense against Owner’s assessment of liquidated damages against general contractor. General contractor and owner ultimately reached a negotiated settlement. Church Prepared a contractor’s baseline schedule and schedule updates for the construction of a $5 million church and related site work. Government Building Conducted an independent audit of the program’s fiscal year schedule performance and reported earned value for work completed at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Rock Flats Environmental Technology Site (RFETS). Prepared an expert report that was based on interviews with project planning managers, and from an evaluation of information from the baseline and current schedules. Presented the findings to management. Earthwork and Underground Utilities Performed damages and schedule analyses for a contractor in a $1.3 million dispute with its earthwork and utilities subcontractor. Submitted an expert report which asserted $300,000 in damages and defended a $1 million counterclaim. Prepared all damages and schedule analyses and provided testimony in both deposition and arbitration. The contractor received a favorable award. Roads, Highways & Bridges Prepared a claim for additional compensation and an excusable time extension for engineering changes, late fixture approval for manufacturing and delivery, changes in design, scope of work, and day rates for extended time on a highway lighting, 5 kV Distribution and VMS Systems contract on Interstate 70 Eisenhower Tunnel located at the Continental Divide in Clear Creek and Summit Counties. The Colorado Department of Transportation granted 207 additional work days to the contract which avoided liquidated damages. A contract modification order was issued for both the compensation and time was added to the baseline schedule. Roads, Highways & Bridges Performed CPM scheduling, pay application, and dispute resolution services for the owner of the E-470 Public Toll Road Project in Denver, Colorado. Tracked and monitored the general contractor’s 5,500 activity CPM schedule that was cost and resource loaded. Provided effective pay application payment services by verifying and approving work performed by the general contractor. Performed various special studies regarding disputed pay items as well as the calculations of projected future value of interest for disputed work. Successfully worked with the contractor’s schedulers to develop an effective procedure for schedule updates and changes. Roads, Highways & Bridges Provided schedule delay and damages analysis for the general contractor on a highway improvement project. Roads, Highways & Bridges Evaluated a contractor’s claim for disruption and delay as well as the increased costs associated with the installation of underground utilities and street modifications for an infrastructure improvement project. Roads, Highways & Bridges Defended against claims brought by the contractor on the 19th and 20th Streets HOV Project for the Denver RTD. Analyzed and rebutted plaintiff’s claim, prepared alternative quantum calculations, prepared an expert report, assisted in discovery and deposition preparation, and provided expert testimony during arbitration proceedings. Hospital Provided cost management services on four major hospital projects for Centura Health, including Littleton Adventist Hospital Expansion, Penrose/St. Francis Bed Tower Expansion, St. Mary Corwin Hospital Expansion and Parker Adventist Hospital. Total value of the projects was approximately $300 million. Responsible for preparing cost report updates and forecasts, based on approved invoice and cost information, for each project on a monthly basis. Met with corporate and hospital administration to review monthly cost status. Also on a monthly basis, met with corporate accounting to review and reconcile any cost variances. Assisted corporate and hospital administration during project audits and in resolving any cost issues. Housing Calculated $5 million in direct and consequential damages incurred by an owner due to the late and defective construction of a housing development. Housing Performed schedule delay analysis and negotiation for the Denver Housing Authority in defense of claims submitted by the general contractor for the renovation of the old YMCA building into low-income housing. Hydroelectric Power Plant Prepared a claim on the assembly of turbine generators on a hydroelectric power plant project. Light Rail Performed a schedule and delay impact analysis of the Track Signal Installation and Fiber Optic Communication backbone due to late completion of bridgework by civil contractor on the RTD Southwest Corridor Light Rail-Broadway/Interstate 25 to Santa Fe and Mineral Stations project in Denver. Microchip Facility Prepared a claim involving engineering delay, errors and omissions resulting in work arounds and construction delays on the installation of Life Safety Systems, and Instrumentation and Control Automation on a Silicone Chip Plant and Cleanroom Facility located in Colorado Springs. Performed a schedule analysis of delay impacts due to engineering rework and added change order work, causing schedule compression and acceleration with trade stacking, over manning of crews with a shortage of qualified labor causing productivity loss due to overtime fatigue, lack of coordinated drawings, late material delivery, and substandard supervisory management and cost controls by the construction manager. Glass Bottle Plant Performed an analysis of a contractor’s delay and loss of productivity claim against a Finnish equipment supplier providing a design build materials handling facility for a glass bottle manufacturing plant. Waste Shipping Facility Provided an independent analysis and evaluated subcontractor change orders for the construction of the Building 440 Addition, TRU Waste Shipping Facility. In addition, prepared budget estimates for the construction of a Gas Generator Testing System and for the installation of the TRU waste container lid stands. Condensate Plant Performed an analysis of an owner's errors and omissions claim against the design contractor on a condensate plant project. Pipeline Compressor Station Project Analysis of an electrical and instrumentation subcontractor's claim on behalf of the EPC contractor regarding a compressor station project. Assessed allegations of schedule impact and acceleration, and prepared an expert report that challenged the claims made by the subcontractor's expert. Prison Prepared a contractor’s $250,000 change request for delay and disruption associated with structural, mechanical, and electrical design changes in the construction of a correctional facility. Prison Prepared an expert report regarding disputed change orders, delay, and project management performance on an expansion of a county jail. Prison Performed schedule delay analysis, damages analysis, preparation of expert’s report and presentation of testimony in deposition for the general contractor’s surety in defense of a claim submitted by the electrical subcontractor on the construction of a correctional facility in Arapahoe County. Refinery Prepared an expert report defending against a contractor's claim associated with disputed change orders, delay and loss of productivity on a new refinery debutanizer unit. Oil Shale Project Developed cash flow economic evaluation computer models and prepared capital and operating cost estimates and economic analyses used in the negotiation of the $1.1 billion project loan guarantee for the Colony Shale Oil Project. Wastewater Treatment Plant Provided schedule delay and damages analysis, and prepared an expert report and a rebuttal report for the general contractor in a claim against the owner on the construction of a new wastewater treatment facility. Wastewater Treatment Plant Developed and evaluated alternatives for the modification of a large wastewater treatment plant. The work focused on the identification and evaluation of project risks and cost/schedule impacts associated with each of several design/construction alternatives. Back to Top

Montana

Coal-Fired Power Plant Performed an audit of the reclamation procedures and costs of a western coal producer/supplier for a major central U.S. power company. Government Building Provided litigation support including an evaluation of a general contractor's claim against its subcontractor for alleged schedule delays and damages related to the construction of a civil engineering complex on an air force base. Prison Performed claims analysis, construction oversight, contract administration and expert testimony for a surety involved in the mechanical installations on a prison project. Water Distribution Pipeline Retained by an architectural design firm to defend against claims brought by a contractor for cost overruns and delays on a water distribution pipeline project. Back to Top

Nevada

Fire Station Prepared an expert report regarding design changes, delay, contractual responsibilities, and damages involving a dispute between the architect and the general contractor on the design and construction of three new fire stations. Government Building Provided dispute resolution services to a general contractor in support of a $25 million claim on the construction of the Hoover Dam Visitor Center and Parking Structure. Responsible for the research and evaluation of the contractor's issues for RFIs and change orders in support of the legal effort to prepare a breach of contract claim. Developed narratives, tables, graphs and schedules that summarized and demonstrated the level of issue caused impacts on construction. Assisted with evaluating the variances between the Project Adjusted As-Planned Schedule and the As-Built Schedule. Conducted damages analysis and prepared the concrete supplier's claim. Earthmoving, Concrete, Utilities, and Heavy Civil Construction Prepared a $30 million claim for an international construction company on a heavy civil construction project. Nuclear Waste Storage Facility Developed CPM schedule on a U.S. Department of Energy nuclear waste storage facility construction project for an international heavy civil contractor. Roads, Highways & Bridges 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. Gold Ore Processing Plant Assisted equipment supplier in defending against a $10 million claim by the owner of a gold mine. The project involved the design and construction of a prototype gold ore processing plant. The Owner sought recovery of costs associated with alleged breaches by client resulting from late and deficient proprietary engineering information, late delivery of proprietary equipment, and failure of equipment to perform as specified. Case was settled during arbitration with client paying no damages. Prison Provided supporting constructability analysis on a criminal justice facility. Analyzed delays and causal facts, contract document errors, and sequencing of construction activities. Prison Prepared and analyzed estimated quantities and costs of pending work. Evaluated alleged deficiencies against a contractor’s surety for a regional criminal justice facility. Designated as a construction cost expert witness. Refractory Ore Treatment Plant In an International Chamber of Commerce, International Court of Arbitration, provided deposition testimony on schedule delay, loss of productivity, cost reporting, extra work, and damages claims of $50 million on the construction of a $150 million Refractory Ore Treatment Plant. The case was settled in arbitration with the defendant client paying no damages. Back to Top

Oregon

Steel Mill Performed entitlement and schedule analysis on a $60 million dispute arising from a steel mill expansion project. Reviewed RFIs, drawing changes, and change orders to identify and apportion schedule impacts. Back to Top

Washington

University Prepared a $1.2 million delay and disruption claim involving the electrical subcontract work on a new university classroom building project. Pulp & Paper Mill Performed an analysis of a Swedish contractor’s delay and disruption claim involving the design and construction of a pulp and paper mill. Food Processing Project Developed a 1,200-activity master schedule for a new $98 million sugar beet refinery project. Established the work breakdown structure for the project. With the corporate accounting department, developed the cost code of accounts. Integrated the master schedule activity coding and breakdown with the coding and breakdown created for the job cost system. Prepared graphics and summary schedules for presentation at public and Board of Directors’ meetings. Sealift Waterflood Project Developed cost estimates for all change orders impacting the Lower-48 field budget for EPC Contractor on a Sealift Waterflood Project. Provided support to the Owner in determining the estimated engineering and construction costs for potential changes to the structural, mechanical and process systems designs. Back to Top

Wyoming

Airport Performed on behalf of the owner an evaluation of the contractor's claim on a new airport terminal building project. Post Office Evaluated entitlement and prepared damage analyses for the contractor for a main post office. Prepared financial analyses and wrote expert reports. NGL Processing Plant Provided analysis regarding schedule delay and cost overrun issues on a NGL processing project involving construction of central process and satellite facilities. The analysis work was performed on behalf of the owner to identify the magnitude and compensability of potential affirmative claims against the prime contractor. Roads, Highways & Bridges Provided litigation support and expert witness testimony (at deposition), including determination of recoverable damages related to the construction of a national forest access road. Refinery Evaluated the causes of cost overruns incurred by the EPC contractor during a project to upgrade the coker in a refinery. Althou