Quantum and Delay Expert Services
In detail…
Our team of experienced quantum and delay experts have provided written and oral testimony during arbitration and litigation proceedings on a number of major projects throughout the region. Our expertise also extends to the provision of expert determination services.
Quantum Expert Services
Our quantum experts are all chartered quantity surveyors with a combined wealth of knowledge and experience in all aspects of forensic quantity surveying and have provided both written and oral expert testimony during arbitration or litigation proceedings.
Delay Expert Services
Our delay experts have advanced hands-on knowledge of CPM schedule analysis and extensive practical experience on matters involving delay, disruption, and acceleration issues. We frequently provide expert services, which include the analysis and quantification of delays. This analysis is presented in a concise and easy-to-read manner for the purpose of providing written or oral testimony during arbitration or litigation proceedings.
In detail…
No matter how carefully a project is planned, conflicts and disputes can, and often do arise. Our claims and contract advisory services are tailored to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients by safeguarding their contractual position and in turn maximising commercial returns.
Our services include the provision of contractual advice, claims management (including preparation and defence), forensic delay analysis, forensic quantity surveying, project and commercial management. Our technical and contract experts conduct a detailed event-by-event, issue-by-issue analysis, to help facilitate resolution. By reviewing and analysing all relevant project documents and performance data, our team can help get to the root of any dispute and find effective ways to close it out.
We provide common-sense advice related to the commercial realities of any given situation based upon in-depth experience at the highest levels for major projects in the engineering and construction industries.
We aim to provide the most cost-effective service possible and build long term relationships with our clients, where our advice and assistance is trusted. Services are delivered in a manner which anticipates, limits and manages our client’s risk to contractual claims and disputes and include the following:
- Risk identification and resolution of contractual problems
- High-Level Contractual advice
- Dispute avoidance
- Dispute management
- Claims preparation and defence (time and quantum)
- Educational seminars on claims and key contractual issues
- Advisory services to project teams on programming and project/commercial management related issues
Claims & Contract Advisory Services
Commercial Management Services
In detail…
The successful management of project cost is dependent upon the timely production of accurate records and commercial reports to ensure effective decision making. Our knowledgeable commercial managers use cutting edge processes and systems to support their delivery of the most effective cost solutions for your project. From inception through to project completion and final payment we assist through informed evaluation of costs to determine best value criteria and ensure essential decisions are made correctly.
Middleton’s specialist advisory services ensure successful Commercial Management throughout the following project stages:
- Inception
- Concept & Viability
- Design Development / FEED
- Documentation & Procurement
- Fabrication
- Installation
- Construction
- Close-Out
- Claims Management