Construction disputes can include any number of issues relating to design and construction. In many cases, these issues can be very technical and not easy for people unfamiliar with the construction process to understand. The same is true for determining and quantifying damages associated with these issues.
Ivey Engineering offers unmatched construction claims expert consulting to assist you with disputed issues.
IEI's experts are experienced in project management, scheduling, cost estimating, bidding and claims. Construction claims can impact change orders, disruptions, delays, abandonment, suspension and termination, force majeure, differing site conditions and interference, to name a few. An IEI consultant, who also has experience as a construction claims expert witness, will evaluate damages and clearly communicate the results of an analysis in an easily understood way.
The types of damages that can occur on construction projects include:
Direct damages (e.g., labor, material, construction equipment, consumables)
Indirect damages
Extended project costs and general conditions
Additional home office overhead costs
Unpaid change orders
Cost escalation
Additional costs due to productivity losses and inefficiencies
Acceleration costs
Delay damages
An IEI construction claims expert witness is experienced at analyzing the cause and damage of claims. The firm's engineers and experts conduct a detailed analysis utilizing accepted techniques to facilitate resolution. IEI's construction claims expert consulting services include:
Reviewing documents
Performing site inspections
Analyzing schedules and costs
Performing cost estimating
Researching industry standard
Preparing reports, exhibits and presentations
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