Explore how HPM Consultants brings clarity to complex scheduling,delay and damages disputes.
HPM Consultants was retained to evaluate delay claims associated with the Lakeside Equestrian Park project, including allegations related to building permits, sewer right-of-way access, and sewer connection design. The dispute focused on whether these issues delayed project completion and whether the contractor was contractually entitled to additional time and compensation.
HPM Consultants conducted a detailed contract and forensic schedule review to assess the validity of the contractor’s delay claims and their impact on the project’s critical path. The analysis evaluated contract notice requirements, entitlement issues, design responsibilities, and the relationship between the alleged delay events and the actual project completion date.
HPM Consultants determined that several delay claims did not comply with contractual requirements and did not materially impact the project’s critical path or completion date. The analysis concluded that although certain design-related issues created entitlement concerns, the claimed sewer connection delays did not delay overall project completion, resulting in significantly reduced delay impacts compared to the contractor’s original claims.
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 […]
