Construction Claims Services
Challenges arise. How you resolve them will make the difference. Our seasoned professionals have experience in identifying, analyzing and preparing construction claims and disputes for construction and engineering projects worldwide. Should a construction claim occur, we can assist you in assessing or validating entitlement and quantification of damages thus promoting a successful resolution in an efficient and timely manner.
Our consultants prepare and analyze construction claims and disputes for construction and engineering projects throughout the world. We assist our clients in all construction industries by identifying, analyzing, quantifying, and presenting construction claims that may arise during the project.
In the unfortunate event a construction claim does occur, our consultants are equipped to provide ongoing support in assessing or validating a party's entitlement and quantification of damages to promote resolution. By analyzing the construction contract and the parties' performance throughout the construction duration, our consultants can identify liability, quantify damages, and assist in resolving the dispute in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Claims Identification
• Construction Means and Methods
• Risk Evaluation and Quantification
• Unforeseen and Differing Site Conditions
• Damage Assessments
• Change Order Impacts
• Schedule Delay Analysis
• Time Impact Analysis
• Construction Defect Evaluation
• Disruption Assessments
• Productivity Impact Evaluations
• Acceleration Claims
• Wrongful Contract Termination or Suspension
• Assessment of Force Majeure Events
• Architect & Engineer Standards of Care
• Evaluation of Design Professionals - Certificate of Merit
• Claims Mitigation & Avoidance
• Claim Preparation & Presentation
• Construction Mediation, Litigation & Arbitration Support
I. Claim Identification Services
Howe&Hap’s construction management consultants have developed in-depth expertise in the identification of construction claims. Howe&Hap assists clients in all construction industries by identifying claims proactively and offering strategic insights and support including analysis, quantification, and presentation of claims.
Should a claim be identified, Howe&Hap’s consultants have the knowledge and experience to assist with determining the appropriate actions to take. The earlier a claim is identified the more options are available to mitigate potential risk associated with it. Every claim, whether submitted by an owner or contractor, requires a unique approach and solution. Howe&Hap’s experts can assist with the identification and development of a tailored approach for all types of claims including:
• Construction Claims Identification
• Scope Changes
• Schedule Delay and Disruption
• Payment Claims
• Termination Claims
• Delay Claims
• Cost of Corrective Work
• Tort Claims
• Construction Productivity Loss
• Construction Means and Methods
• Unforeseen and Differing Site Conditions
• Management Issues
• Assessment of Force Majeure Events
• Defective and Deficient Contract Documents
• Constructive and Directed Change
• Construction Acceleration
• Wrongful Contract Termination or Suspension
• Construction Claim Presentation and Negotiation
Often the most contentious aspect of a claim is the discrepancy between parties’ quantification of the claim. Having assisted with claims evaluation of public and private sector projects on behalf of owners and contractors alike, Howe&Hap is equipped to identify liability and quantify damages in a timely and cost effective manner that best serves the interests of our clients.
Howe&Hap’s services that may complement your need for claims identification include:
• Claim evaluation and quantification
• Construction productivity loss
• Construction defect evaluation
• Damage evaluations
• Standard of care for construction professionals
• Arbitration and mediation support
• Consulting and testifying experts
• Expert witness testimony
II. Change Order Impacts
Change orders can negatively impact a parties performance on a construction project. While one change order may not result in a delay or disruption, the cumulative impact of changes can result in impacts. Cumulative impacts can be unforeseeable and difficult to quantify unless the proper controls systems are in place to capture the disruption and impacts that may not be apparent on an individual basis. Our consultants specialize in capturing the required evidence to establish causation and quantify delays and disruptions resulting from cumulative impacts from changes throughout construction.
By correlating the contemporaneous project documents with manpower and schedule information, our consultants can segregate claimed cumulative impacts by the party responsible. Whether a client requires identification and quantification of cumulative change impacts during or after project completion, we can assist every step of the way.
We assist our clients by identifying and quantifying any potential impact resulting from the following representative list:
• Change Order Impact Evaluations
• Schedule Delays and Disruptions
• Out of Sequence Work
• Stacking of Trades
• Adverse Weather Conditions
• Improper Response Time to Submittals
• Unavailability of Materials & Equipment
• Scheduling and Coordination
• Interference
• Acceleration
• Differing Site Conditions
III. Schedule Delay Claim Services
Howe&Hap specializes in analyzing, preparing and validating construction schedule delay and disruption claims. Howe&Hap’s CPM scheduling and project controls consultants are experienced in identifying, developing and mitigating schedule delays and disruptions.
In the unfortunate event a schedule delay or disruption does occur, Howe&Hap is equipped to provide ongoing support in assessing or validating a party's entitlement and quantification of damages to promote resolution. By analyzing the project schedules, construction contract and the parties' performance throughout the construction duration, Howe&Hap can identify liability, quantify damages, and assist in preparing a request for equitable adjustment or claim in a timely and cost effective manner.
Howe&Hap utilizes standard industry means and methods to identify, quantify and prepare schedule delay claims.
• Schedule Delay Claim Analysis Methods
• Time Impact Analysis
• Windows Delay Analysis
• Daily Delay Measure
• Total Float Allocation
• Cumulative Impact of Changes
• CPM Schedule Analysis
• Longest Path Analysis
• As-Built or Constructed
• As-Planned vs. As-Built Analysis
• Collapsed As-Built
• But For Analysis
• Measured Mile
Damage Quantification Methods for Delays & Disruptions
• Total Cost
• Modified Total Cost
• Measured Mile
• Forward Pricing
• Material Escalation
• Liquidated Damages
• Actual Damages
• Discrete Pricing
IV. Acceleration Claims
Acceleration can occur if an owner or general contractor directs a party to perform all or a portion of its work prior to its anticipated completion date. Acceleration can often lead to increased costs for the contractor. Howe&Hap its clients by evaluating and quantifying acceleration costs before or after a contractor is direct to accelerate.
In the unfortunate event a contractor is actually or constructively directed to accelerate its efforts, Howe&Hap's experts are equipped to provide ongoing support in assessing or validating a party's claim..
V. Labor Productivity Claims
Assumed labor productivity rates are important in determining the financial success of a project for both contractors and owners. When losses are suffered, additional labor costs can be the largest element of those losses. Labor overruns can be attributed to numerous causes and factors. One such cause which is commonly a point of contention between owners and contractors is direct labor productivity loss claims. Proving and pricing lost productivity claims can be a difficult task. However, if certain basic fundamentals are present, accepted methods of analysis do exist. Additionally, from an owner's perspective, analyzing and responding to a contactor's productivity claim can be a difficult process.
Our consultants have the in depth knowledge of productivity tracking and controls, impacts, industry studies and quantification techniques. They have prepared and analyzed claims, negotiated on behalf of our clients, presented in mediations and testified in arbitration and in court on matters involving labor efficiency and productivity loss.
Howe&Hap’s services that may complement your need for construction productivity loss service include:
• Claims evaluation and quantification
• Damages analysis and quantification
• Construction defect evaluation
• Damage evaluations
• Standard of care for construction professionals
• Arbitration and mediation support
• Consulting and testifying experts
• Expert witness testimony
VI. Claims Preparation & Presentation
Howe&Hap’s construction management consultants have expertise in the preparation and presentation of construction claims. Howe&Hap assists clients in all construction industries by offering strategic insights and support including analysis, quantification, preparation and presentation of claims.
Should a claim be determined to be an appropriate course of action, Howe&Hap’s consultants have the knowledge and experience to assist with developing a strategic approach, preparing an effective claim and presenting the claim in a way that will maximize your potential for recovering potential losses. A thorough analysis of project contracts and documentation along with effective written and graphical illustrations of the facts can assist in supporting your position. Howe&Hap’s experts can assist with the preparation and presentation of all types of claims including:
• Scope Changes
• Schedule Delay and Disruption
• Payment Claims
• Termination Claims
• Delay Claims
• Cost of Corrective Work
• Tort Claims
• Construction Productivity Loss
• Construction Means and Methods
• Unforeseen and Differing Site Conditions
• Management Issues
• Assessment of Force Majeure Events
• Defective and Deficient Contract Documents
• Constructive and Directed Change
• Construction Acceleration
• Wrongful Contract Termination or Suspension
• Construction Claim Presentation and Negotiation
Often the most contentious aspect of a claim is the discrepancy between parties’ quantification of the claim. Having assisted with claims evaluation of public and private sector projects on behalf of owners and contractors alike, Howe&Hap is equipped to identify liability and quantify damages in a timely and cost effective manner that best serves the interests of our clients.
• Claim evaluation and quantification
• Construction productivity loss
• Construction defect evaluation
• Damage evaluations
• Standard of care for construction professionals
• Arbitration and mediation support
• Consulting and testifying experts
• Expert witness testimon
Our consultants prepare and analyze construction claims and disputes for construction and engineering projects throughout the world. We assist our clients in all construction industries by identifying, analyzing, quantifying, and presenting construction claims that may arise during the project.
In the unfortunate event a construction claim does occur, our consultants are equipped to provide ongoing support in assessing or validating a party's entitlement and quantification of damages to promote resolution. By analyzing the construction contract and the parties' performance throughout the construction duration, our consultants can identify liability, quantify damages, and assist in resolving the dispute in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Claims Identification
• Construction Means and Methods
• Risk Evaluation and Quantification
• Unforeseen and Differing Site Conditions
• Damage Assessments
• Change Order Impacts
• Schedule Delay Analysis
• Time Impact Analysis
• Construction Defect Evaluation
• Disruption Assessments
• Productivity Impact Evaluations
• Acceleration Claims
• Wrongful Contract Termination or Suspension
• Assessment of Force Majeure Events
• Architect & Engineer Standards of Care
• Evaluation of Design Professionals - Certificate of Merit
• Claims Mitigation & Avoidance
• Claim Preparation & Presentation
• Construction Mediation, Litigation & Arbitration Support
I. Claim Identification Services
Howe&Hap’s construction management consultants have developed in-depth expertise in the identification of construction claims. Howe&Hap assists clients in all construction industries by identifying claims proactively and offering strategic insights and support including analysis, quantification, and presentation of claims.
Should a claim be identified, Howe&Hap’s consultants have the knowledge and experience to assist with determining the appropriate actions to take. The earlier a claim is identified the more options are available to mitigate potential risk associated with it. Every claim, whether submitted by an owner or contractor, requires a unique approach and solution. Howe&Hap’s experts can assist with the identification and development of a tailored approach for all types of claims including:
• Construction Claims Identification
• Scope Changes
• Schedule Delay and Disruption
• Payment Claims
• Termination Claims
• Delay Claims
• Cost of Corrective Work
• Tort Claims
• Construction Productivity Loss
• Construction Means and Methods
• Unforeseen and Differing Site Conditions
• Management Issues
• Assessment of Force Majeure Events
• Defective and Deficient Contract Documents
• Constructive and Directed Change
• Construction Acceleration
• Wrongful Contract Termination or Suspension
• Construction Claim Presentation and Negotiation
Often the most contentious aspect of a claim is the discrepancy between parties’ quantification of the claim. Having assisted with claims evaluation of public and private sector projects on behalf of owners and contractors alike, Howe&Hap is equipped to identify liability and quantify damages in a timely and cost effective manner that best serves the interests of our clients.
Howe&Hap’s services that may complement your need for claims identification include:
• Claim evaluation and quantification
• Construction productivity loss
• Construction defect evaluation
• Damage evaluations
• Standard of care for construction professionals
• Arbitration and mediation support
• Consulting and testifying experts
• Expert witness testimony
II. Change Order Impacts
Change orders can negatively impact a parties performance on a construction project. While one change order may not result in a delay or disruption, the cumulative impact of changes can result in impacts. Cumulative impacts can be unforeseeable and difficult to quantify unless the proper controls systems are in place to capture the disruption and impacts that may not be apparent on an individual basis. Our consultants specialize in capturing the required evidence to establish causation and quantify delays and disruptions resulting from cumulative impacts from changes throughout construction.
By correlating the contemporaneous project documents with manpower and schedule information, our consultants can segregate claimed cumulative impacts by the party responsible. Whether a client requires identification and quantification of cumulative change impacts during or after project completion, we can assist every step of the way.
We assist our clients by identifying and quantifying any potential impact resulting from the following representative list:
• Change Order Impact Evaluations
• Schedule Delays and Disruptions
• Out of Sequence Work
• Stacking of Trades
• Adverse Weather Conditions
• Improper Response Time to Submittals
• Unavailability of Materials & Equipment
• Scheduling and Coordination
• Interference
• Acceleration
• Differing Site Conditions
III. Schedule Delay Claim Services
Howe&Hap specializes in analyzing, preparing and validating construction schedule delay and disruption claims. Howe&Hap’s CPM scheduling and project controls consultants are experienced in identifying, developing and mitigating schedule delays and disruptions.
In the unfortunate event a schedule delay or disruption does occur, Howe&Hap is equipped to provide ongoing support in assessing or validating a party's entitlement and quantification of damages to promote resolution. By analyzing the project schedules, construction contract and the parties' performance throughout the construction duration, Howe&Hap can identify liability, quantify damages, and assist in preparing a request for equitable adjustment or claim in a timely and cost effective manner.
Howe&Hap utilizes standard industry means and methods to identify, quantify and prepare schedule delay claims.
• Schedule Delay Claim Analysis Methods
• Time Impact Analysis
• Windows Delay Analysis
• Daily Delay Measure
• Total Float Allocation
• Cumulative Impact of Changes
• CPM Schedule Analysis
• Longest Path Analysis
• As-Built or Constructed
• As-Planned vs. As-Built Analysis
• Collapsed As-Built
• But For Analysis
• Measured Mile
Damage Quantification Methods for Delays & Disruptions
• Total Cost
• Modified Total Cost
• Measured Mile
• Forward Pricing
• Material Escalation
• Liquidated Damages
• Actual Damages
• Discrete Pricing
IV. Acceleration Claims
Acceleration can occur if an owner or general contractor directs a party to perform all or a portion of its work prior to its anticipated completion date. Acceleration can often lead to increased costs for the contractor. Howe&Hap its clients by evaluating and quantifying acceleration costs before or after a contractor is direct to accelerate.
In the unfortunate event a contractor is actually or constructively directed to accelerate its efforts, Howe&Hap's experts are equipped to provide ongoing support in assessing or validating a party's claim..
V. Labor Productivity Claims
Assumed labor productivity rates are important in determining the financial success of a project for both contractors and owners. When losses are suffered, additional labor costs can be the largest element of those losses. Labor overruns can be attributed to numerous causes and factors. One such cause which is commonly a point of contention between owners and contractors is direct labor productivity loss claims. Proving and pricing lost productivity claims can be a difficult task. However, if certain basic fundamentals are present, accepted methods of analysis do exist. Additionally, from an owner's perspective, analyzing and responding to a contactor's productivity claim can be a difficult process.
Our consultants have the in depth knowledge of productivity tracking and controls, impacts, industry studies and quantification techniques. They have prepared and analyzed claims, negotiated on behalf of our clients, presented in mediations and testified in arbitration and in court on matters involving labor efficiency and productivity loss.
Howe&Hap’s services that may complement your need for construction productivity loss service include:
• Claims evaluation and quantification
• Damages analysis and quantification
• Construction defect evaluation
• Damage evaluations
• Standard of care for construction professionals
• Arbitration and mediation support
• Consulting and testifying experts
• Expert witness testimony
VI. Claims Preparation & Presentation
Howe&Hap’s construction management consultants have expertise in the preparation and presentation of construction claims. Howe&Hap assists clients in all construction industries by offering strategic insights and support including analysis, quantification, preparation and presentation of claims.
Should a claim be determined to be an appropriate course of action, Howe&Hap’s consultants have the knowledge and experience to assist with developing a strategic approach, preparing an effective claim and presenting the claim in a way that will maximize your potential for recovering potential losses. A thorough analysis of project contracts and documentation along with effective written and graphical illustrations of the facts can assist in supporting your position. Howe&Hap’s experts can assist with the preparation and presentation of all types of claims including:
• Scope Changes
• Schedule Delay and Disruption
• Payment Claims
• Termination Claims
• Delay Claims
• Cost of Corrective Work
• Tort Claims
• Construction Productivity Loss
• Construction Means and Methods
• Unforeseen and Differing Site Conditions
• Management Issues
• Assessment of Force Majeure Events
• Defective and Deficient Contract Documents
• Constructive and Directed Change
• Construction Acceleration
• Wrongful Contract Termination or Suspension
• Construction Claim Presentation and Negotiation
Often the most contentious aspect of a claim is the discrepancy between parties’ quantification of the claim. Having assisted with claims evaluation of public and private sector projects on behalf of owners and contractors alike, Howe&Hap is equipped to identify liability and quantify damages in a timely and cost effective manner that best serves the interests of our clients.
• Claim evaluation and quantification
• Construction productivity loss
• Construction defect evaluation
• Damage evaluations
• Standard of care for construction professionals
• Arbitration and mediation support
• Consulting and testifying experts
• Expert witness testimon
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