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Our projects
Materials
Detailed programme analysis for open-pit gold mine dispute
Detailed programme analysis for open-pit gold mine dispute
Independent delay expert analysis in an international arbitration case concerning the termination of a civil and earthworks subcontractor by the Employer at a US$175m open-pit gold mine facility in West Africa. The 924,000oz gold reserves facility, the first to be built in the region for more than two years, includes a processing plant, tailings storage, ball mill and carbon-in-leach (CIL) tank. Performed a detailed programme and causation analysis relating to delays on the project, leading to a US$50m dispute.
Transportation
Technology advice for electronic toll charge programme in Southern Africa
Technology advice for electronic toll charge programme in Southern Africa
Technology advisory services in support of a European consortium engaged in a dispute relating to the commissioning of an open road tolling project in Southern Africa. Operating under the FIDIC Gold Book Conditions of Contract for Design, Build and Operate (DBO) projects, the dispute arose over the impact of delay and allegations of the Employer failing to discharge its operational obligations. Assessed fitness for purpose relative to expected KPIs and assumptions, system scalability and performance tuning for the future.
Telecommunications
SAP implementation project recovery for large media corporation
SAP implementation project recovery for large media corporation
Expert technology advisory services for a US$60m dispute relating to the implementation of an SAP enterprise resource planning software system at a major UK media and broadcasting corporation. The organisation was advised that specific SAP modules could interface with its legacy systems with no customisation and no changes to the existing legacy systems. In the event, the legacy systems required extensive re-work and the lifespan of the project, initially 12 months, extended to nearly three years.
Oil & Gas
Contract termination stalls early production of onshore oil and gas field
Contract termination stalls early production of onshore oil and gas field
Appointed to produce an expert delay report for an LCIA arbitration case relating to an onshore early production facility in the Middle East. The proposed 150,000 barrels of oil per day scheme included oil and gas gathering systems and pipelines, and associated sulphur handling and granulation plant. Report addressed matters relating to planning and programming with respect to the critical path and delays that occurred on the project, which was terminated during the detailed design stage.
Oil & Gas
Independent expert advice for LNG terminal jetty arbitration case
Independent expert advice for LNG terminal jetty arbitration case
Instructed to provide independent expert advice in the disciplines of programming and delay analysis and to produce an expert delay report for an ICC arbitration case for a US$1bn liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminal in South America, the first such facility in the southern hemisphere. The dispute relates to the extent and causes of delay to the project completion date for the construction of a 2km-long steel jetty structure and unloading platform under the Marine Works EPC Subcontract.
Utilities
Advisory services for waste-to-energy facility feeding national grid
Advisory services for waste-to-energy facility feeding national grid
Provided advisory services relating to a biomethane-to-grid project in South West England. The 1MW anaerobic digestion (AD) facility is designed to convert organic materials from local food and agricultural waste into gas and electricity, feeding biogas directly into the UK national grid as renewable bio-methane. Reviewed Contractor’s entitlement to an extension of time, which had a direct bearing on the validity of the termination of the contract, following equipment issues and crop feedstock deficiencies.
Construction & Engineering
Delay analysis helps resolve disruption issues on iconic modularised hotel
Delay analysis helps resolve disruption issues on iconic modularised hotel
Appointed to perform expert quantum and delay services relating to the US$30m construction of a modularised hotel at a seaside resort on the south coast of England. The seven-storey building, comprising 215 hotel rooms and 29 apartments, used a lightweight modular construction system to save on costs and materials. Reviewed issues relating to scope changes, prepared daily design, manufacture and installation ‘as-built’ programme, and produced and analysed detailed progress curves for an adjudication hearing.
Utilities
Sustainable wind farm delays resolved through adjudication
Sustainable wind farm delays resolved through adjudication
Delay expert services for a 30MW onshore wind farm project delivered on a remote peat moorland in the North West of England, which has a special set of environmental, social and economic sensitivities. The 12-turbine site has since been nominated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Produced an independent expert report for an adjudication hearing regarding project delay and an extension of time claim.
Consumer Goods & Services
Expert analysis of household appliance responsible for series of fires
Expert analysis of household appliance responsible for series of fires
Instructed to produce expert report to assess the fitness for purpose of a household appliance manufactured by a multinational company. Investigation concentrated on whether the semi-conductor device was faulty, whether it was being used outside its specification, and whether the designers and suppliers were entitled to reasonably rely upon the position that selected components should be able to fail in a safe manner, even if the design of the appliance was sub-optimal.
Construction & Engineering
Project advisory for luxury Grade I listed building refurbishment
Project advisory for luxury Grade I listed building refurbishment
Engaged to provide independent strategic project management, progress monitoring and technical advice to assist with construction management and dispute avoidance on a major building refurbishment and fit-out project in South West London, England. The US$57m, Grade I listed building project involved demolition and reconstruction works to create linked office, meeting and residential accommodation and new structural framing to support the existing top floors.
Transportation
Adjudication resolves delay issues on railway capacity improvement project
Adjudication resolves delay issues on railway capacity improvement project
Produced independent delay expert report for an adjudication hearing on an extension of time claim arising from the engineering, procurement and construction of a US$28m overground railway capacity improvement programme in North London, England. The project involved modifications to the train maintenance depot, additional sidings and a terminal headshunt to accommodate longer, five-car trains and deliver a 25% increase in capacity. Key issues included limited access and limited working hours due to isolation problems.
Oil & Gas
Clarity from complexity on major refinery unit contract dispute
Clarity from complexity on major refinery unit contract dispute
Tribunal-appointed quantum expert witness services under cross-examination to resolve a dispute between a Main Contractor and one of its Subcontractors. Dispute arose on a re-measurement contract for a 2.5MMSCFD gas liquefaction plant at a major oil refinery in the Middle East. Ascertained relevant, contemporaneous documentation, analysed multiple heads of claim, and commented on incorrect claimed values. Provided expert report and clear responses to the tribunal, resulting in well-reasoned decisions and adoption of values and opinions put forward.
Transportation
Critical path analysis of North African highway megaproject
Critical path analysis of North African highway megaproject
Instructed to provide independent expert programming advice relating to the construction of a 399km section of a six-lane toll highway in North Africa. The US$5bn section, which includes 190 bridges and viaducts and five tunnels, is the largest of three project sections which together total 1,200km at a cost of US$11.2bn – one of the world’s largest public works projects. Performed a detailed critical path analysis of the framework contract scope of works and prepared an independent expert report.
Oil & Gas
Review of delay methodology for major oil field redevelopment project
Review of delay methodology for major oil field redevelopment project
Performed initial review and produced report on opposing party’s delay analysis methodology for a major oil field redevelopment in the Middle East. Project involved initial production facilities to process crude oil, associated gas and water from wells on three different sites, contributing to increased oil production. Following review, identified flaws and inconsistencies within the opposing delay analysis report and provided comments on our Client’s internal analysis of the same issues.
Consumer Goods & Services
Specialist ADR support for systems supplier and automotive distributor
Specialist ADR support for systems supplier and automotive distributor
Appointed to provide expert determination for an automotive distributor based in the Middle East and its South African SAP implementation partner. Completion of a US$100m SAP platform solution required continuous progress monitoring and reporting on delays due to resourcing and scope changes. Reports identified causes and apportioned responsibility which was used to determine how much each party would contribute to associated costs of delay. For changes, reports identified whether individual aspects of functionality were in the original scope of work.
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