“[the Blackrock expert] worked tirelessly on the case... [the] evidence was particularly impressive when taking into account that he was appointed relatively late in the proceedings.”
“We found [the Blackrock expert] and team to be very efficient, thorough and helpful. [the Blackrock expert] got to grips with the issues quickly and produced a very user-friendly expert report...”
“[the Blackrock expert] brought considerable clarity to a complicated matter and an exceptional willingness to put in long hours with patience and ability to remain focused on the essentials.”
“...clearly an outstanding expert witness, he is very easy to work with, in that he is calm and unflappable, has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the documents and the events on site, and approaches each task in hand with great professionalism and good humour.”
“...thank you both very much indeed for all the commitment, effort and persistence you brought to this.”
“[the Blackrock expert’s] work was exemplary in all respects with an unflagging objectivity and constructively critical approach...”
“[the Blackrock expert’s]...detailed knowledge of the facts and technical abilities was helpful throughout.”
“...thank you all for the months and in some cases, years of hard work and dedication it has taken to bring together a particularly difficult and challenging project...”
“Given our previous experience of working with [the Blackrock expert] on similar large disputes, we had no hesitation in inviting Blackrock Expert Services to accept our instructions to act as both programming expert and construction management expert”
“…the Tribunal is impressed with the thoroughness and detail of [the Blackrock Experts’] analysis…”
Our projects
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.
Construction & Engineering
MEP works at state-of-the-art university campus and student residence
MEP works at state-of-the-art university campus and student residence
Performed expert delay analysis on mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) subcontract works at a US$1bn, 16-hectare university campus and student residence in the Middle East. A major academic, research and creative centre, the 1,350-student campus comprises state-of-the-art classrooms, library, IT facilities, laboratories, academic buildings, student residences, and athletic and performance facilities. Key issues considered included Issued for Construction (IFC) and shop drawings, labour resources, load demand notification and MEP coordination.
Construction & Engineering
Critical delay analysis of major city regeneration scheme
Critical delay analysis of major city regeneration scheme
Performed expert delay analysis of critical path activities at one of Europe’s largest mixed-use urban regeneration projects in London, England. The transformational scheme, involving refurbishment and new construction, created a new cultural, retail and residential district in the capital. Delay issues included scope changes, permit and licence requirements, structural steelwork, and late party wall agreement. Expert report compared progress achieved in each of five buildings, as well as analysis of remaining duration and projection to establish project critical path.
Transportation
Longstanding bus rapid transit scheme dispute settles after mediation
Longstanding bus rapid transit scheme dispute settles after mediation
Appointed to produce an independent expert report on the delays experienced on the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway project, known locally as “The Busway”, the longest guided busway in the world. The 25km route, which utilises a disused railway alignment, connects Huntingdon, St Ives and Cambridge. Expert findings were presented during mediation where the main Contractor was claiming an additional £90m. The parties agreed an out-of-court settlement to cover defects and extra work, with the main Contractor repaying £42m to Cambridgeshire County Council.
Transportation
Contract termination at greenfield airport terminal site in Eastern Africa
Contract termination at greenfield airport terminal site in Eastern Africa
Instructed to perform expert quantum services for a proposed greenfield airport terminal and links to an existing airport in Eastern Africa, following contract termination by the Airports Authority. The planned 178,000m2 terminal comprised a central passenger processing centre, airside concourse, airline lounges, baggage handling systems and staff offices, increasing annual capacity to 13m passengers at one of Africa’s busiest aviation hubs. Quantum services included analysis of payments made and works completed by the Contractor before suspension of the works.
2 / 3
This website uses cookies to provide you with the best browsing experience.
Find out more or adjust your settings.
Privacy Overview
This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.
If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.
3rd Party Cookies
This site uses cookies – small text files that are placed on your machine to help the site provide a better user experience. In general, cookies are used to retain user preferences, store information for things like shopping carts, and provide anonymised tracking data to third party applications like Google Analytics. As a rule, cookies will make your browsing experience better. However, you may prefer to disable cookies on this site and on others. The most effective way to do this is to disable cookies in your browser. We suggest consulting the Help section of your browser or taking a look at the About Cookies website which offers guidance for all modern browsers
Please enable Strictly Necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences!
