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Mission

Critical path analysis — hotel complex (3 hotels, 800 rooms, 22 ha)

Objectives

• Contractual and technical delay analysis
• Compliance issues analysis
• Hearing preparation and advocacy

Stakes

• Delay of at least 5.5 months on an initial 14-month schedule
• €8M plus interest

Results

Reports submitted; amicable settlement reached

Mission

Criticality analysis of events — court-appointed expertise

Objectives

• Analysis of unitary and cumulative impacts of changes
• Analysis of delays attributable to the general contractor

Stakes

• 8-month delay on an initial 18-month schedule
• €15.5M on an initial €42M contract (37%).

Results

Reports submitted, proceedings in progress.

Mission

Delay and cost impact analysis — court-appointed expertise (termination)

Objectives

• Critical analysis of the opposing party's report and impact assessment
• Report on the contractual situation

Stakes

• €8.5M on a €32M contract (32%).

Results

To come.

Mission

Final account analysis — weather-tight stage

Objectives

• Analysis of design changes and time entitlements
• Review of the general contractor's claims and Architect's opinion
• Analysis of the account line items

Stakes

• 6-month delay on an initial 2-year schedule
• €5M on a €11M contract (32%).

Results

To come.

Mission

Technical advisor to the Owner — amicable expertise

Objectives

• Analysis of the general contractor's claim files
• Review of pricing and conclusions

Stakes

• 6-month delay on an initial 56-month schedule
• €20M on a €300M contract.

Results

Amicable negotiation.

Mission

Delay and quantum expertise — ICC arbitration (termination)

Objectives

• Analysis of disruptive events and damages
• Review of the Owner's claim
• Hearing advocacy (in English)

Stakes

• €10M on a €25M contract (i.e. 40% of the contract amount).

Results

Awaiting ruling.

Mission

Independent opinion on delay analysis and estimation of cost overruns

Objectives

• Analysis of documentation and strategy
• Summary note on methodology and delay risks

Stakes

• 25-month delay on an initial 15-month schedule
• €197.7M (eq.) on a €268.4M (eq.) contract.

Results

To come.

Objectives

• Report in response to the opposing expert on design and construction delays at the date of termination

Stakes

• The general contractor presented a claim of €70.7M (eq.), or 141% of the initial contract amount
• The Owner also filed counterclaims totalling €13.1M (eq.).

Results

The arbitrators confirmed that termination of the general contractor's contract was well founded and ordered the Owner to pay 11% of its claim.

Mission

Independent expert appointed by the builder — analysis of delay causes and financial consequences (arbitration)

Stakes

• 22 months of time extension
• €30M of cost overruns and damages claimed by the builder
• €40M of damages alleged by the Owner

Results

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