When is the right time to engage an expert?
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?
Experts have a strong understanding of:
construction contracts
quantification of costs
forensic programming and delay analysis
factors that lead to delays and disputes
They provide impartial analysis and expert opinion on:
project delays
prolongation costs
cost overruns
claims
Engaging an expert in the early stages of a construction dispute can prove beneficial for a number of reasons.
Avoiding confrontation: Experts can provide realistic assessments of the likely outcomes and help parties avoid unnecessary confrontation.
Taking an impartial position: Impartial examination of project issues and parties' positions before formal claims progress too far. An impartial examination also guides claimants away from inflating claims that lead to unsustainable positions and relationship breakdowns.
Cost effective: Engaging early can be cost-effective by providing a realistic preliminary indication of the likely range of Extension of Time (EOT) outcomes and assessing the potential success of each delay event.
Unsupportable and inflated claims will likely fail in the long run. It’s the role of a forensic quantity surveyor and delay expert to manage client expectations in the early stages in order to deliver the most favourable resolution.
Accura Consulting works with clients at all stages of the process, curating a tailored solution to individual problems. To find out how or experts can help you, get in touch.
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