Explore how HPM Consultants brings clarity to complex scheduling,delay and damages disputes.
HPM Consultants was retained to evaluate delays affecting the Olivewood Apartments project and determine the causes of extended project completion. The dispute focused on delays related to window procurement and installation, elevator procurement, framing activities, smoke curtain installations, and deficiencies in project scheduling and management practices.
HPM Consultants conducted a detailed forensic schedule and project management analysis to evaluate the impact of procurement delays, scheduling deficiencies, subcontractor coordination issues, and critical-path activities on project completion. The review included analysis of delay notices, schedule updates, procurement records, RFIs, subcontractor buyout activities, elevator systems, smoke curtain installations, and contemporaneous project correspondence.
HPM Consultants determined that the project experienced substantial delays, primarily due to poor project management, procurement failures, delayed subcontractor coordination, and unrealistic schedule assumptions. The analysis concluded that key activities, including smoke curtain procurement and elevator-related work, became critical gating items that significantly impacted inspections, Certificate of Occupancy milestones, and overall project completion. HPM Consultants subsequently presented these findings and provided expert testimony at arbitration, offering a clear and authoritative account of the delay causation and its impact on the project timeline.
Construction disputes often develop when project delays are not identified, tracked, or addressed properly. By the time disagreements reach formal claims or litigation, the underlying issues may have existed for months. This is why schedule analysis plays such an important role in successful project management. A well-maintained schedule does more than track progress. It helps project […]
Project profitability depends on completing work efficiently, managing costs, and meeting schedule expectations. A construction delay can disrupt all three. While delays are often viewed as scheduling issues, their financial impact can be significant. Even a relatively short delay can increase expenses, reduce productivity, and place pressure on project margins. Understanding how delays affect profitability helps […]
