Rail and Tunnel Infrastructure Project runs into delays and disruption
Accura Consulting applies its expertise to assess and address the challenges, quantify the impacts, and support the resolution of claims related to delays, cost escalation, and productivity losses.
Accura Consulting experts utilised local market knowledge and expertise to support a significant rail and tunnel construction project that faced severe disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Location: Australia
Service: Claims Consulting, Forensic Delay Analysis, Forensic Quantity Surveying
Accura expert: Paul McArd
*out of respect for our clients’ privacy, we have opted to omit names from this case study.
The project involved the construction of essential rail and tunnel infrastructure. The pandemic caused widespread disruption, leading to several claims being raised to substantiate the impacts of delays, resource constraints, and financial pressures. Accura Consulting was engaged to provide expert analysis and guidance on these issues.
Cost Escalation
Accura Consulting identified significant increases in the costs of materials, including steel and concrete, driven by market conditions and supply chain disruptions.
Labour costs also rose as a result of restricted workforce availability and increased demand for skilled personnel.
Delays and Prolongation
Accura Consulting undertook a detailed analysis of project timelines, determining the potential impact of delays and the cost implications of prolongation.
The team implemented acceleration strategies to mitigate delays, successfully reducing the overall impact on the project timeline.
Loss of Productivity
Productivity losses were assessed and quantified, taking into account disrupted workflows, compounded delays, and site restrictions.
Accura Consulting applied industry-standard methodologies to establish the cumulative impacts and their contribution to overall project challenges.
Site Control Measures
Additional site controls, including health and safety protocols, were necessary to comply with government mandates.
Accura Consulting evaluated the cost and time implications of these measures, ensuring they were accurately represented in the claims.
Actions Taken by Accura Consulting
Accura Consulting employed a rigorous, evidence-based approach to substantiate claims and address the challenges.
Detailed Reporting and Analysis
Separate claims reports were developed to focus on specific aspects of the project, including cost escalation, delays, productivity, and site controls.
The claims were supported by comprehensive data from project records, expert analyses, and government guidelines.
Proactive Mitigation Strategies
Accura Consulting provided recommendations for resequencing project activities, modifying methodologies, and accelerating key tasks.
These measures helped to recover lost time and limit further disruptions.
Collaboration and Verification
Working closely with project stakeholders and independent experts, Accura Consulting ensured that all claims were transparent, credible, and aligned with industry best practices.
Findings
Accura Consulting's work demonstrated:
Cost escalation and delay impacts were real and justified, supported by data-driven analysis.
Mitigation strategies were effective in significantly reducing potential delays and associated costs.
Loss of productivity and the financial implications of site controls were substantiated through robust methodologies and independent verification.
Outcomes
Accura Consulting’s expertise enabled the project to address its challenges with a clear, evidence-based strategy. By accurately quantifying the impacts of disruptions, the team provided the foundation for resolving claims fairly and maintaining the project’s progress.
This case highlights Accura Consulting’s ability to navigate complex infrastructure challenges through detailed analysis, proactive measures, and industry-leading expertise. By providing clear and reliable guidance, Accura Consulting helped ensure the project’s viability and set a standard for managing disruption in large-scale construction projects.
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