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.

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.

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.

Australia's construction industry is facing increasing demands to meet environmental compliance standards and adopt sustainable practices.

Throughout the next decade, there will no doubt be a worldwide increase in the construction of renewable projects due to government stimulus packages.

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.

The critical path represents the longest sequence of dependent activities that determine the shortest possible duration to complete a project.

In many projects, non-contestable works fall directly on the critical path. When they’re delayed, the ripple effect is felt across the entire program.

Navigating claims in today’s environment requires expertise, precision, and a thorough understanding of construction contracts.

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.

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.

Acceleration following failure by the Employer to recognise that the Contractor has encountered Employer Delay for which it is entitled to an extension of time...

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?

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.

When drafting a quantum and/or delay claim based on several events, claimants commonly use inference rather than causation to build their arguments.