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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.
13 Interrelated Factors HKA found an average of 13 causation factors per project, highlighting how closely connected schedule and cost issues can become. 1. Correct Logic Activities are properly connected, allowing the schedule to flow as planned and reflect the intended sequence of work. 2. Broken Link One incorrect or missing relationship can create a […]
When a construction dispute reaches the point of formal claims, the quality of the delay analysis behind it often determines whether the outcome holds up under scrutiny. A delay damages expert witness in San Diego who has no financial stake in the outcome brings a level of objectivity that internal staff, however capable, simply cannot offer. […]
