Delay analysis is a means to understand why a construction project took longer than planned and how those delays affected the project.

To effectively manage and resolve these issues, it's crucial to establish a clear causal link between the cause of a problem and its effect on the project.

Accura Consulting was engaged to provide claims consultancy services for a major urban rail tunnel project in Australia that encountered significant challenges related to delays, cost escalations, and complex contractual obligations.

The construction industry, both in Australia and globally, faces an ongoing challenge: resolving high-stakes disputes efficiently and effectively.

The construction industry is a cornerstone of Australia’s economy, contributing significantly to the nation’s GDP and infrastructure growth.

Accura Consulting was engaged to undertake a detailed cost escalation analysis for a major rail and tunnel project that faced significant financial pressures due to disruption.

The construction industry, a cornerstone of economic growth, is facing a troubling surge in disputes. In Australia, disputes are particularly acute in large infrastructure projects, especially in energy and tunneling, where complexities and cost overruns often lead to contention.

In recent years, the construction industry in Australia has witnessed a troubling increase in disputes, driven by a mix of economic pressures, regulatory challenges, and operational inefficiencies.

Forensic quantity surveyors can support claims preparation in their role as dirty experts, diving deep into the details and collaborating with lawyers to assemble and analyse evidence that forms the foundation of a robust claim.

Disruption claims provide a pathway for contractors to recover losses caused by inefficiencies on a project. For such claims to succeed, they must adhere to the "common-sense" approach.

Accura Consulting was engaged to conduct a comprehensive cost escalation analysis for a major road infrastructure project that faced significant financial challenges because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Accura Consulting’s involvement in this complex rail infrastructure project highlights our ability to deliver value through meticulous analysis, clear communication, and strategic claims management.

A disruption claim aims to show a decrease in productivity, resulting in additional costs that wouldn't have occurred without the disruptive events the Employer causes.

When disputes occur, immediate and effective action is crucial to minimize their impact on costs, timelines, and relationships between stakeholders.

With nearly 50% of buildings in the Cladding Rectification Program identified as having additional non-cladding defects, the financial burden on property owners has been significant.

Accura Consulting was engaged to support a contractor in preparing a claim for cost escalation incurred during a major construction project that faced unexpected cost increases due to global disruptions, specifically the geopolitical effects of the Ukraine war.

Engaging an expert may be one of the most valuable decisions Employers or Contractors may make but how exactly can an expert help and when should they be engaged?

A simplistic, retrospective methodology, which in its simplest form compares the as-built program to the planned (baseline) program.

Increasingly, contractors initial claims assessments are reduced to simply checking invoices received from subcontractors (to prove a cost has been incurred) with negotiation limited to the cost of the rates claimed.

Infrastructure, residential, and commercial construction projects can potentially impact natural habitats, affecting flora and fauna.