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HPM Consultants was retained to evaluate delays affecting the Dolores Huerta Gardens Apartment project arising from extended Southern California Edison (SCE) lead times and additional Solar As-Built Approval requirements introduced during construction. The dispute focused on whether these events qualified as excusable delays under the contract and whether the contractor was entitled to additional time-related compensation.
HPM Consultants conducted a detailed contract and forensic schedule review using the AIA A102 2017 and AIA A201 2017 contract provisions together with recognized industry delay-analysis methodologies. A prospective Time Impact Analysis (TIA) was performed to evaluate the impact of SCE lead-time delays and Solar As-Built Approval activities on the project’s critical path and completion date.
HPM Consultants determined that the SCE lead-time delay impacted project completion by 89 calendar days, while the Solar As-Built Approval requirement added an additional 22 calendar days of delay. The combined excusable delays resulted in a total project impact of 111 calendar days, supporting the contractor’s entitlement to time-related compensation.
Construction projects rely on accurate scheduling to keep work moving efficiently, but understanding why a project was delayed requires a different level of analysis. While schedulers and delay experts both work with construction timelines, their responsibilities and methods are not the same. A scheduler focuses on creating and managing project schedules, while a delay expert investigates […]
Construction delays can create serious financial and scheduling challenges, but the success of a delay claim often depends on the quality of documentation available. Without clear records, it can become difficult to prove when a delay occurred, who was responsible, and how the project was affected. A construction claims expert witness can help review schedules, correspondence, and […]
