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MATRIX specializes in analyzing construction claims and
construction disputes by utilizing our technical and analytical
skills to assist and represent the interests of owners,
contractors, and design professionals in managing and
resolving disputes on the projects. Complex claims are
our specialty. Using proven techniques, such as Critical
Path Method (CPM) scheduling, we identify the relationship
between events and their impacts on a project and then
apportion responsibility for delays, disruption, and inefficiency.
We
thoroughly evaluate technical, scheduling, cost, quality,
and other critical issues, develop dispute resolution
strategies, assist in settlement negotiations, and provide
concise, credible expert witness testimony if the case
goes to trial. Our unique understanding of both the
design/construction process and the litigation process
allows us to assist owners in successfully negotiating,
mediating, arbitrating, or litigating even the most
difficult contract disputes.
MATRIX
utilizes a proven methodology to quickly get to the
root of any claim or dispute from identifying liability
to assessing damages to help the client to resolve their
claims, therefore we have the capability to assist in
claims resolution at any stage of a dispute. We combine
years of experience working with troubled projects with
our in-depth knowledge of industry practices to provide
innovative solutions. Our professionals are familiar
with the vast range of disputes which can arise during
the design, procurement, and construction of a project,
including:
1.
Changes in Scope (Extra Work)
2. Impact/Disruption/Suspension
3. Interference
4. Acceleration of Work
5. Lack of Performance
6. Design Error and Omission
7. Defective or Incomplete Work
8. False Claims (for Time or Money) Time Delays (Extra
Time)
9. Differing Site Conditions
10. Denial of Site Access
11. Termination for Default
12. Non-conforming Work
13. Property Damage
We concentrate on evaluation of each dispute, including
preliminary investigation and analysis that result in
an action plan, which is tailored to your legal strategies.
If desired, MATRIX Team can be an integral part of your
professional team, working directly with you and your
legal counsel. Our Construction Dispute Resolution Services
include:
| Construction
Schedule Analysis |
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• Assemble the best available documentation
record of the project.
• Examine the project record in detail.
• Create a relational database of all relevant
documents and testimony as required.
• Analyze the original as-planned schedule for
contract conformance.
• Establish accurate as-built schedule updates
for review.
• Identify delay issues.
• Identify impact issues.
• Identify changes to the scope of work.
• Perform detailed analysis of the schedule updates.
• Identify out of sequence work.
• Identify adverse weather impacts to the schedule.
• Identify individual contractor conformance to
the schedule.
• Identify party or parties responsible for a
delay or impact to the schedule.
| Documentation
of the Effect of Schedule Changes on the Project |
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• Identify changes to extended overhead costs.
• Document loss of productivity.
• Establish actual damages.
• Identify compensable and non-compensable components
of the delay.
• Prepare accurate cost report for claim.
• Prepare narrative report outlining actual impacts
to the work, sustained damages, and changes in contract
time, and allocate responsibility for damages, as required.
• Prepare graphic representation of impacts to
the schedule.
• Prepare trial exhibits to support testimony
Resolution of the Claim.
• Assist in preparing negotiation strategy.
• Assist in claim negotiation with reports, graphical
evidence and cost summary.
• Refute technical evidence presented by opposing
side as appropriate.
• Provide expert testimony as appropriate
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