Experience Matters

On behalf of a manufacturer of HRSGs, analyzed a contractor’s claim for delay, acceleration, scope of work changes, and loss of productivity on the installation of three waste HRSGs.

On behalf of an owner, reviewed CPM schedules submitted for arbitration to verify their authenticity for use in a delay analysis by an opposing expert. Prepared examination questions for counsel to cross examine the opposing expert at arbitration regarding causes of delay to the reconstruction of a refinery that a cyclone damaged.

On behalf of an owner, analyzed various contractor’s delay and change order claims on a major gasoline optimization project, including modifications to an existing FCCU unit, a new alky-acid unit, an isomerization unit, a new heavy naphtha hydrotreater and continuous catalytic regeneration platformer unit, and offsites facilities modifications. Claim evaluations included an assessment of the integrity of the contractor’s baseline and schedule updates, preparation of alternative impact analysis of delays allegedly caused by scope changes as well as concurrent delays caused by the contractor. Also conducted cost support reviews for the change order amounts, recalculation of time-related costs based on delay analyses, and determination of damages based on assessment of contractual entitlements under the terms of the contract. Participated during negotiations to achieve settlement of the change order claims.

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.

Provided project management and control services for a 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. 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 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.

On behalf of an owner, reviewed a claim involving disputed change orders and extra work by a contractor against a chemical company of an EVS/CVS upgrade project.

Analyzed a contractor’s delay and disruption claim against the owner of a 4x2 combined cycle power plant in Athens. The scope of the work included a detailed CPM schedule analysis to determine delay and acceleration responsibility.

On behalf of an owner, analyzed an $85 million change order and delay claim regarding an offshore Compliant Piled Tower constructed in Texas and topsides facilities fabricated in South Korea for installation offshore Angola.

On behalf of an owner, evaluated a contractor’s claim on a new airport terminal building project.

Performed an 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.