Explore how HPM Consultants brings clarity to complex scheduling,delay and damages disputes.
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.
Choosing the right expert can shape the outcome of a construction dispute long before a case ever reaches trial. Attorneys evaluating a construction expert witness typically look well beyond a resume, weighing technical knowledge, communication skills, and courtroom presence together. Construction scheduling experts in San Diego who check every one of these boxes can make the difference […]
Construction projects rarely follow a perfect timeline. Unexpected weather, design changes, labor shortages, material delays, and coordination issues can all affect progress. When these setbacks lead to financial losses, determining who is responsible and how much compensation is owed becomes a complex process. This is where proper evaluation of delay damages plays a critical role. […]
