Analyzed an electrical and instrumentation subcontractor’s claim on behalf of an 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.

Performed an audit of a contractor’s $23 million claim and an owner’s counterclaim on a pipeline project in Alberta. Reviewed the contractor’s cost records, schedules, contract, and claim document and advised the owner on the strengths and weaknesses of each party’s position.

On behalf of an owner, evaluated delays to the installation of a natural gas pipeline project caused by weather delays, defective pipe, and poor performance by the pipeline contractor.

On behalf of the public owner and its attorney, provided analysis of material and construction deficiencies that were performed by the construction contractor that replaced a sanitary sewer pipeline in Utah. The contractor was required to design its installation to keep groundwater from intrusion into the pipe after completion of its work, which it failed to do, alleging changed conditions. The owner issued multiple notices of defects to the contractor in a timely manner. The contractor abandoned the project. Work to date has included an expert report and deposition. Testimony not yet scheduled.

On behalf of an owner, prepared an expert report regarding the potential impact on the surrounding area caused by the construction and operation of a compressor station project.

Performed damages and schedule analyses for a contractor in a $1.3 million dispute with its earthwork and utilities subcontractor. Submitted an expert report that 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.

On behalf of an owner, analyzed a French contractor’s $14 million delay and increased quantities claim on a 36-inch gas pipeline and valve station project. Reviewed the owner’s ITB packages, contracts, project controls procedures, and contract administration procedures and presented a claims prevention seminar. Recommended clauses to resolve potential inconsistencies, ambiguities, and conflicts. Prepared clauses for cost and schedule control procedures.

On behalf of an owner, analyzed an EPC contractor’s $43 million claim on behalf of an owner involving hundreds of alleged P&ID changes to the FEED design of a compressor station and pipeline project. Also analyzed resulting delay to the completion of the project, and the technical entitlement to the P&ID changes based on standard industry practice for design development, the owner’s specifications, and the timing of the changes.

On behalf of a compressor manufacturer, analyzed delay and performance problems on a gas compressor/pipeline project resulting in liquidated damages in excess of $50 million. This project involved ICC arbitration in Geneva, Switzerland.

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.