Experience Matters

Provided dispute resolution services on a $100 million Stanford University Hospital modernization project in Palo Alto. 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.

Prepared a schedule delay analysis for an underground piping subcontractor. Was designated as a CPM scheduling expert. The claim settled in negotiations after preparation of an expert report.

Analyzed entitlement, schedule, and cost issues on litigation arising from a construction manager’s termination of a nuclear demolition contractor. Prepared an affirmative claim valued at $2.3 million and rebutted the contractor’s counterclaim valued at $1.5 million.

On behalf of the owner, performed an independent preliminary review and assessment of the contractor’s claims and its entitlement for an extension of time on a central gas processing facilities project. During the review, analyzed relevant project schedules, documents, information, and particulars provided by the owner. Prepared a report evaluating the delay issues alleged by the contractor for use in anticipation of arbitration.

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 an owner, reviewed an EPC contractor’s $12 million force majeure delay claim due to heavy rain and flooding. Provided schedule delay analysis services related to the 404 MW combined cycle gas turbine power plant. Scope of work included review and analysis of the EPC contractor's extension of time claim and preparation of the client's response.

Provided construction claims consulting services, claims analysis, and change order reviews related to a methanol plant construction project. Reviewed the EPC contractor’s contract and the EPC contractor’s unresolved claims and change order requests to develop more complete descriptions of the claim issues, evaluate the merits of the claims, and prepare a summary of the claim documentation to support the client’s settlement discussions with the EPC contractor.

Provided a claims prevention training seminar for project management, contract administration, and legal personnel of a major U.S. oil company building a new chemical plant.

Performed quality control and reasonableness review of a schedule delay analysis for a tunnel-boring contract on the Los Angeles metro subway project.

On behalf of a major oil company, reviewed its ITB package for preparation of the FEED for the design of the topsides facilities for an offshore deep-sea oil and gas production platform. Recommended clauses to resolve potential inconsistencies, ambiguities, and conflicts. Prepared clauses for cost and schedule control procedures.