When delay claims reach court, one question dominates: what truly caused the delay, and can it be proved? In V601 Developments v Probuild, Justice Digby set the benchmark.

Santos v Fluor confirms that delay analysis is not an abstract exercise in software or spreadsheets. Delay Expert, Andrew McKenna explains how it is a forensic exercise rooted in evidence, requiring professional judgment, and clear reasoning.

Delay methodologies don’t always survive the evidence test. This case had as planned versus as built windows approach and a collapsed as built, or but for, analysis.

The dynamic critical path method makes demonstrating delay after the fact much easier. It negates the need to reconstruct the as-built programme so that a clear critical path can be demonstrated to prove Extension of Time entitlement.

Disruption is an interference that disturbs or slows down a Contractor's usual working methods, leading to reduced efficiency. Disruption is not the same as delay, however a disruption can be the cause of a delay.

Recent Australian mega-projects have experienced significant cost overruns due to unsuitable procurement methods, particularly fixed-price lump sum contracts that fail to accommodate project complexities and risks.

There’s been a quiet shift in how some delay practitioners interpret “cause and effect” analysis, and not always for the better.

Choosing the right methodology for forensic delay analysis is critical to accurately evaluating project delays and resolving disputes.

The case of Peter Annison v Paul Nolan [2012] is a reminder for Delay Experts and Forensic Quantity Surveyors to stay firmly within the scope of their instructions.

Recent Australian mega-projects have experienced significant cost overruns due to unsuitable procurement methods, particularly fixed-price lump sum contracts that fail to accommodate project complexities and risks.

Dispute resolution is the process of resolving conflicts efficiently and effectively, ensuring your project stays on track and forensic quantity surveyors and delay experts play an important role.

The cost and scale of construction projects today is seemingly ever-increasing as governments and companies respond to the needs of society. With more projects at greater scale comes the more critical need for highly skilled resources.

Delay expert, Andrew McKenna explores why records are crucial and what types of evidence are most effective to support delay analysis. 

Delay expert, Andrew McKenna highlights the key hurdles faced by delay experts and planning experts in analysing construction delays, alongside practical lessons to overcome these issues.

Delay expert, Andrew McKenna discusses the importance of baseline programme integrity, common challenges, and strategies for maintaining robust baseline programmes in Australian construction projects. 

Pacing in the context of construction delays refers to a strategic decision by a contractor to slow down the project progress.

One of the most valuable methods of delay analysis is As-Built But For, also known as the Collapsed As-Built method. Delay Expert, Andrew McKenna details the pros and cons of the method.

Concurrent delay in extension of time claims occurs when multiple delay events happen simultaneously or overlap on a construction project, impacting the critical path. They can be complex and the services of a Delay Expert can prove effective.

While the term "negative float" has become standard in scheduling jargon, it is a misnomer that oversimplifies a complex issue.

In the midst of grappling with the intricacies of drafting a construction claim, two pivotal components demand our attention - Global Claims and Contemporaneous Records.