At HPM Consultants, we understand that when construction delays hit, it’s not just about timelines—it’s about protecting your bottom line. That’s why our approach to building strong financial claims is rooted in precision, experience, and strategy. In a fast-paced environment like Los Angeles, our job is to ensure every day lost on-site is backed by documented impact and recoverable costs. Here’s how we create bulletproof delay dispute claims that hold up in court, arbitration, and negotiation.
Step One: Pinpointing Delay Sources with Clarity
We start every case by examining the full scope of the delay—what caused it, who contributed to it, and how long it actually lasted. Our construction delay expert witness team uses forensic scheduling tools to isolate the root causes and differentiate between excusable, non-excusable, and compensable delays.
Clear cause-effect mapping gives us the foundation to move forward with confidence, ensuring that our financial claims are tied to actual project events, not assumptions.
Step Two: Quantifying Real Losses
Once the delay is clearly identified, we move on to quantifying the damages. At HPM Consultants, our role as a delay damages expert means identifying all related cost impacts—from extended labor to idle equipment and overhead increases. We don’t just provide numbers—we show how every dollar connects to a documented event.
This stage is especially critical in Los Angeles, where inflated claims are frequently challenged. Our method focuses on accuracy, transparency, and supporting evidence.
Step Three: Documentation That Holds Up Under Scrutiny
A claim without backup won’t survive cross-examination. That’s why we build out a full documentation package to support every part of the delay and resulting costs. A strong construction damages expert witness doesn’t just rely on the client’s word—we dig into daily reports, change orders, meeting notes, and updated schedules to build a clear, verifiable timeline.
This documentation becomes the backbone of your financial claims and helps eliminate room for dispute.
Step Four: Aligning the Claim with Legal Strategy
We know from experience that attorneys don’t just want technical experts—they want strategic partners. Our team at HPM Consultants works closely with legal counsel to ensure the analysis we present supports the larger case goals.
Whether we’re serving as your construction claims expert witness or supporting you in pre-litigation consulting, our job is to strengthen your legal position with solid, unbiased data.
Step Five: Delivering Courtroom-Ready Testimony
When the time comes to testify, our experts are fully prepared. A professional delay damages expert witnesses must be more than technical—they must be able to explain findings clearly and confidently. Our team is experienced in litigation settings across Los Angeles and beyond, ensuring that your claim is not only fact-based but delivered with authority and professionalism.
Build Financial Claims That Actually Deliver
At HPM Consultants, we don’t just assemble financial claims—we build solid, defensible strategies that hold up when challenged. From identifying delays to quantifying costs and standing firm in court, we bring unmatched expertise to every case we handle in Los Angeles and across the U.S. If you’re navigating a delay dispute and need expert-backed claims that get results, contact us today—we’re ready to go to work for you.
