Dennis R. Jasinski, Fellow – ICCP
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Biography
Dennis Jasinski, managing director for Interface Consulting, has over 40 years of experience in the construction and engineering industry, including more than 30 years as a claims consultant and expert witness. He is experienced in heavy civil, power, commercial, infrastructure, and industrial projects, among others, including many large-scale, complex capital projects over $1 billion in value. Mr. Jasinski’s expertise includes construction management, CPM schedule development and analysis, and contract and project controls document analysis, and he has testified in depositions, arbitrations, and trials in the United States and Canada.
Work History
Interface Consulting – A B. Riley Company
Managing Director
Berkeley Research Group
Director, Associate Director
RV Buric Construction Management Consultants, Inc.
Director, Project Director, Senior Project Consultant
Adache Ciuni Lynn Associates
Civil Designer
HNTB
Civil Technician
Credentials
- BS – Civil Engineering Technology
Cleveland State University, Ohio - AS – Architectural & Building Engineering Technology
Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio
Professional Affiliations
- Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) – Houston Chapter Education Chairman
- American Institute of Constructors
- Cleveland Engineering Society
- Former State of Ohio and BOCA Certified Building Code Inspector
- Fellow – International Construction Claims Practitioners
Expert Areas
- Claims Preparation & Analysis
- Expert Testimony
- Forensic Schedule Analysis
- Quantum/Damage Assessment
- Change Order Management & Analysis
- Time & Labor Impact Studies
- Construction Management
- Contract Evaluation
- Estimating
- Labor Productivity Analysis
Expertise
- Issued expert opinions and rebuttal reports and provided expert testimony on over 30 project assignments
Buildings & Facilities
- 500 Boylston Street
- Akron City Hospital ER Renovation
- Akron Zips Stadium
- Al-Bayt Stadium
- Ashley Park Apartments
- Bernard Baruch Vertical Campus Project
- Charleston Midtown Hotels
- Crittenden Court Apartment Building
- CSU Campus Village Apartments
- East Tennessee State University Martin Center for the Arts
- Firelands Medical Center
- Flats East Bank Project
- Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley
- French Lick Casino
- HJ Heinz Lofts Apartment Construction
- Huber Heights New Elementary #1
- Independence High School
- Jefferson County Justice Facility
- Kirkham Place Condominiums
- Kent State University Performing Arts Center
- Kent State University Risman Plaza
- Longfellow Middle School
- Lorain Correctional Institute
- Maple Heights High School
- Met Vet Animal Hospital
- Moderns at Sugar Creek
- Monticello School
- National Terminals Warehouse
- National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
- Oakland Public Library
- Oberlin Fire Station
- Ocean City US Coast Guard Station
- Oculus Townhomes
- OSU Heart Hospital
- OTC over US 20 Lorain County
- OTC Service Plaza
- Sandusky Library Addition
- Sandy Valley Schools
- The Ascent Condominiums
- Toyo Tire Manufacturing Facility Phase 4
- Trotwood Madison High School
- University of Akron Intercollegiate Soccer Stadium
- US Air Force Housing – Phase 10
- VA Adam Benjamin, Jr., Outpatient Clinic
- VA Chalmers P. Wylie Outpatient Clinic
- Valley Forge School
- Vandalia-Butler School District
- West Virginia Army Reserve National Guard Readiness Center
- William H. Block Building Apartments
- Youngstown East High School
Chemical & Petrochemical
- GOE Lima Ethanol Plant
- Horizon Oil Sands Hydrotreaters 2B
- Ma’aden Bauxite Alumina Refinery
Power & Energy
- Bow Lake Wind Farm
- Columbia Generating Station Renovation
- Louisiana Energy & Power Authority Facility
- Mehoopany Wind Farm
- VA Atlanta Hospital Power Generation
Transportation & Infrastructure
- Bayport Container Terminal – Land Development Preparation South of Port Road
- BNSF Railway CREATE Project
- Charleston International Airport Renovation
- City of Indianapolis 38th Street Improvements
- Dayton Airport
- Fort Washington Way Contracts 5, 10, and 22A
- Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Healthline Bus
- Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Waterfront Line
- Hilliard Road Bridge
- Holloway Construction Defaults
- I-20 Widening Columbia
- I-240 & Nonconnah Parkway Interchange
- I-490 West Approach
- I-73 & Airport Parkway Interchange Greensboro
- I-90 Paving
- Indiana I-90 Toll Road
- Indianapolis Airport
- Indianapolis Downtown City Street Improvements
- INDOT US 6 Roadway Reconstruction
- Keystone Parkway
- Lansing Capital City Airport
- Ludlow Avenue Bridge
- Manitoba CentrePort Canada Way
- Mass DOT I-93 Central Artery
- McDonough Street Bascule Bridge
- Metra BNSF Railway Line Cicero Station
- Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Train Control & SCADA
- Miller Road at I-77
- Ottawa Confederation Line
- PARTA Parking Garage
- Pave-Tech Inc. Highway
- Quigley Road Connector
- Raw Water Intake System Improvements
- Romeo State Airport
- Saskatoon Circle Drive
- S.R. 8 Bridge
- S.R. 39
- S.R. 176 over I-480
- Summit Lake and Kenmore Towpath Trail
- Toronto 407E Extension
- Traverse City Hammond-Keystone Connector
- US 422 East Extension
- Wauseon Waterline
- Whiskey Island Ore Unloader
BUILDINGS & FACILITIES
- Over 50 projects, including the following industry sectors: Commercial buildings; education; entertainment & sports facilities; healthcare; industrial facilities; hotels; multi-family housing; government buildings; historic renovations
TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
- Over 40 projects, including the following industry sectors: Roads, highways & bridges; airports; mass transit; railroads; tunnels; water lines
POWER & ENERGY
- Project experience in the following industry sectors: Nuclear; power plants; wind farms
Buildings & Facilities
500 Boylston Street
Assisted the exterior enclosure – precast erection subcontractor with inefficiency claims associated with the disorganized delivery of wall panels for the exterior of an office tower in Boston, MA. Developed a delay, inefficiency, and damages claim.
Adena Mansion and Gardens Renovations
Assisted a major surety company in the resumption and completion of a terminated general siteworks contractor for the historic site and gardens renovation of the Adena Mansion and Gardens in Ohio. Statused the extent of completion, owner payments, subcontractor payments, and material deliveries. Developed resumption and completion bid package. Monitored completion contractor on behalf of surety through completion.
Akron Zips Stadium
Assisted the general contractor in the development of a delay and damages claim for the construction of the University of Akron Ohio Zips Stadium. The matter was settled through negotiation and a change order.
Al-Bayt Stadium
Assisted the general contractor in the defense of a delay and damage claim from its MEP subcontractor on the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. Developed a rebuttal delay and damages claim against the MEP subcontractor for the MEP subcontractor’s delayed performance. Developed a schedule analysis, analyzed step-in work claims, and analyzed MEP subcontractor’s alleged extra work claims. The matter went to an international arbitration panel for dispute resolution.
Ashley Park Apartments
Dispute over alleged defective construction. Developed cost to remove and remediate defective construction. Analyzed and assigned responsible parties for the defects. The matter was resolved through negotiations and a change order.
Bernard Baruch Vertical Campus Project
Assisted a defaulted general contractor’s surety in the development of a delay and damages claim for the construction of the Bernard Baruch Vertical Campus project for The City University of New York (CUNY). Prepared a detailed schedule analysis, calculated delay and inefficiency damages, and assisted the curtainwall subcontractor in developing its delay and damages claim against CUNY. Presented findings in a detailed expert report and in a joint meeting. The matter was settled pre-trial through negotiation and a change order.
Charleston Midtown Hotels
Renovation of historical buildings into the Charleston Midtown Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Hotel, a new hotel, restaurant, and conference center. Assisted the electrical subcontractor in the development of a delay and damages claim against the general contractor. Developed a schedule analysis, damage calculations and expert report. Presented findings in private meetings. The matter was settled through negotiation and a change order.
Crittenden Court Apartment Building
Assisted general contractor in the development and monitoring of the project schedule for the new Crittenden Court Apartment building in Cleveland, Ohio.
CSU Campus Village Apartments
Assisted the general contractor in the development of a delay and damages claim for the construction of the Cleveland State University Student Campus Apartment Building located in Cleveland, Ohio. Developed a schedule analysis, damage calculations, and expert report. The matter was settled through negotiation and a change order.
East Tennessee State University Martin Center for the Arts
Assisted counsel for the architect to evaluate the estimated cost of construction to remove and then re-build defective construction resulting from defective design. Calculated the cost to remove and then replace building components associated with the defective design. Prepared expert report of findings. The matter was resolved through negotiations.
Firelands Medical Center
Assisted the steel erector in the development of a delay and damages claim for the construction of the Firelands Medical Center located in Sandusky, Ohio. Delays resulted from an out-of-sequence construction. Developed a schedule analysis to determine the effective delay to the work, prepared damage calculations, and prepared an expert report. The matter was settled through negotiation and a change order.
Flats East Bank Project
Assisted the structural concrete subcontractor in the development of a delay and damages claim for the construction of the Flats East Bank Project, a mixed-use apartment, office, and parking garage building located in Cleveland, Ohio. Analyzed the construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay resulting from unforeseen site conditions. The matter was resolved through negotiations and a change order.
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley
Assisted the investors/developers to assess construction cost overruns associated with a terminated general contractor, correction of the terminated general contractor’s defective construction, and overall late completion of construction.
French Lick Casino
Assisted the general contractor in the development of a delay and damages claim for the construction of the French Lick Casino in Indiana. Analyzed the construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay resulting from unforeseen site conditions. The matter was resolved through negotiations and a change order.
HJ Heinz Lofts Apartment Construction
Assisted the general contractor in the development of a delay and damages claim for the re-construction/repurposing of the HJ Heinz building into loft apartments. Analyzed the construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay resulting from unforeseen site conditions. The matter was resolved through negotiations and a change order.
Huber Heights New Elementary #1
Assisted the school district in the defense of a claim submitted by its general contractor for alleged delays and damages. Analyzed the construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay. The matter was successfully resolved through negotiation and a change order.
Independence High School
Assisted the general contractor in the development of a delay and damages claim for the construction of the Independence High School in Independence, Ohio. Analyzed the construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay resulting from unforeseen site conditions. The claim was successfully resolved through negotiation and a change order.
Jefferson County Justice Facility
Assisted the electrical prime contractor in the development of a delay and damages claim against the county for the construction of the Jefferson County Justice Facility. Analyzed the overall construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay to the work, developed productivity and delay damages, and presented findings in an expert report. The matter was resolved through negotiations and a change order.
Assisted the county in the defense of delay and damage claims from the general prime contractor and the mechanical prime contractor and developed an affirmative claim against the architect for defective design. Assisted the county in pursuing delay damages against its design architect. Analyzed the overall construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay to the work, assigned responsibility for the delays, and presented findings in an expert report. The matter was heard in federal court through a jury trial and resulted in a favorable verdict for the county.
Kirkham Place Condominiums
Assisted a major surety company in the resumption and completion of a terminated general contractor for condominiums located in Cleveland, Ohio. Statused the extent of completion, owner payments, subcontractor payments, material deliveries. Developed resumption and completion bid package. Monitored completion contractor on behalf of surety through completion.
Kent State University Performing Arts Center
Assisted the general contractor in the development of a delay and damages claim resulting from unforeseen conditions during the renovation of the Kent State University Performing Arts Center in Kent, Ohio. Analyzed the overall construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay to the work, developed productivity and delay damages, and presented findings in an expert report. The claim was successfully resolved through negotiation and a change order.
Kent State University Risman Plaza
Assisted the general contractor in the development of a delay and damages claim resulting from unforeseen conditions during the renovation of the Kent State Risman Plaza. Analyzed the overall construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay to the work, developed productivity and delay damages, and presented findings in an expert report. The claim was successfully resolved through negotiation and a change order.
Lorain Correctional Institute
Assisted a major surety company in the resumption and completion of a terminated general contractor. Statused the extent of completion, owner payments, subcontractor payments, and material deliveries. Developed resumption and completion bid package. Monitored completion contractor on behalf of surety through completion.
Met Vet Animal Hospital
Assisted the general contractor in the development of a delay and damages claim for the construction of an animal hospital. Analyzed the overall construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay to the work, developed productivity and delay damages, and presented findings in an expert report. The matter was resolved in private arbitration.
Moderns at Sugar Creek
Assisted a site works contractor for the development of a claim for added excavation and trucking expense resulting from unanticipated soils remediation of the site. Developed calculations and a summary paper presenting findings. The matter was resolved through negotiation and a change order.
National Terminals Warehouse
Assisted the general contractor in the development of damage claims for added expense due to unanticipated water intrusion occurring from deteriorated masonry. The matter was resolved through negotiation and a change order.
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Assisted a major surety company in the resumption and completion of a defaulted mechanical subcontractor during the construction of the National Underground Railroad Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio. Statused the extent of completion, owner payments, subcontractor payments, and material deliveries. The surety opted to finance the subcontractor to complete its work.
Oakland Public Library
Disputes arose involving the general contractor over the quality and pace of the work. The general contractor was found to be in default, and the project was halted. Assisted the defaulted general contractor in the development of a delay and damages claim. Analyzed the overall construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay to the work, developed productivity and delay damages, and presented findings in an expert report and deposition. The matter was subsequently resolved through negotiation and a change order.
Oberlin Fire Station
Assisted the City of Oberlin, Ohio, in the defense of a general contractor’s delay and damages claim. Analyzed the overall construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay to the work, assigned responsible parties for delay, and presented findings in an expert report. The matter was resolved in private arbitration.
Ocean City US Coast Guard Station
Assisted a major surety company in the resumption and completion of a terminated general contractor for the Ocean City US Coast Guard Station. Statused the extent of completion, owner payments, subcontractor payments, and material deliveries. Developed resumption and completion bid package. Monitored completion contractor on behalf of surety through completion.
OSU Heart Hospital
Assisted the mechanical prime contractor in the development of a delay and damages claim for the construction of mechanical systems. Analyzed the overall construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay to the work, developed productivity and delay damages, and presented findings in an expert report. The matter was successfully resolved through negotiation and a change order.
Scott Joplin House
Assisted a major surety company in the resumption and completion of a terminated general contractor for the Historic Scott Joplin House in St. Louis, Missouri. Statused the extent of completion, owner payments, subcontractor payments, material deliveries. Developed resumption and completion bid package.
South Lake Union Hotel
Assisted the mechanical prime contractor in the development of a delay and damages claim for the construction of plumbing and mechanical systems at the South Lake Union Hotel in Seattle, Washington. Analyzed the overall construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay to the work and responsible parties, developed productivity and delay damages, and presented findings in an expert report. The matter was successfully resolved shortly after mediation started through negotiation and a change order.
The Ascent Condominiums
Assisted a major surety company in the evaluation of claims pertaining to the structural steel erection and enclosure of the building.
Toyo Tire Manufacturing Facility Phase 4
Provided owner’s representation services during the Phase 4 expansion and construction of the tire manufacturing facility. Interfaced between the owner and contractor providing schedule oversight, monitoring, and change order negotiating.
Trotwood Madison High School
Assisted the school district in the defense of a claim submitted by its general contractor for alleged delays and damages. Analyzed the overall construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay to the work, assigned delay to responsible parties, and presented findings in an expert report. The matter was successfully resolved through negotiation and a change order.
US Air Force Housing – Phase 10
Assisted the general contractor in the development of delay and damage claims resulting from issues beyond the contractor’s control. Analyzed the overall construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay to the work and responsible parties, developed productivity and delay damages, and presented findings in an expert report. The matter was resolved through negotiation and a change order.
West Virginia Army Reserve National Guard Readiness Center
Assisted the general contractor in the development of delay and damage claims resulting from issues beyond the contractor’s control. Analyzed the overall construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay to the work and responsible parties, developed productivity and delay damages, and presented findings in an expert report.
Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority – Kirwan Homes
Assisted the general contractor in the development of delay and damage claims resulting from disputes between the owner and contractor involving the owner’s quality of work claims and contractor’s alleged over-inspection of work in place. Analyzed the overall construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay to the work and responsible parties, developed productivity and delay damages, and presented findings in an expert report.
Chemical & Petrochemical
GOE Lima Ethanol Plant
Assisted the surety is support of contractor claims for damages. Analyzed the overall construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay to the work and responsible parties, developed productivity and delay damages, and presented findings in an expert report. The matter was resolved in arbitration.
Power & Energy
Bow Lake Wind Farm
Assisted the owner in defense of general contractor claims for delay and damages from alleged delays beyond its control. The matter was successfully resolved through negotiation and a change order.
Columbia Generating Station Renovation
Assisted the general contractor in the development of delay and damage claims resulting from issues beyond the contractor’s control. Analyzed the overall construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay to the work and responsible parties, developed productivity and delay damages, and presented findings in an expert report.
Louisiana Energy & Power Authority Facility
Assisted the Louisiana Energy & Power Authority in the defense of a claim submitted by its general contractor for alleged delays and damages. Analyzed the overall construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay to the work, assigned delay to responsible parties, and presented findings in an expert report and several negotiation meetings. The matter was successfully resolved through negotiation and a change order.
Mehoopany Wind Farm
Assisted the wind farm developer in the defense of a claim submitted by its general contractor for alleged delays and damages. Analyzed the overall construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay to the work, assigned delay to responsible parties, and presented findings in an expert report. The matter was successfully resolved through negotiation and a change order.
Transportation & Infrastructure
Bayport Container Terminal Land Development Preparation South of Port Road
Land development project including grading and drainage work for the Port of Houston in Houston, Texas. Analyzed general contractor’s claimed outstanding change orders. Performed a schedule analysis and evaluated the general contractor’s labor productivity using a measured mile analysis. Analyzed the validity of the general contractor’s change order requests. Prepared an expert report for mediation and assisted in the attorney’s preparation for mediation. The matter was resolved in mediation, resulting in a minimalized change order to the contract.
BNSF Railway CREATE Project
Assisted the general contractor in the development of delay and damage claims resulting from issues beyond the contractor’s control. Analyzed the overall construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay to the work and responsible parties, developed productivity and delay damages, and presented findings in an expert report. The matter was successfully resolved through negotiation and a change order.
Charleston International Airport Renovation
Assisted the electrical subcontractor in the development of a delay and damages claim against the general contractor for the expansion and renovation of the Charleston International Airport. Developed a schedule analysis, damage calculations, and expert report. Presented findings in private meetings. The matter was settled through negotiation and a change order.
Circle Drive, Saskatoon SK Canada
Assisted the City of Saskatoon in the defense of a claim submitted by its general contractor for alleged delays and damages claimed to be beyond its control. Analyzed the overall construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay to the work, assigned delay to responsible parties, and presented findings in an expert report. Presented findings in arbitration. The matter was successfully resolved through the arbitrators’ decision.
City of Indianapolis 38th Street Improvements
Assisted the general contractor with documentation of changed conditions for the improvements and renovation of 38th Street in Indianapolis. Analyzed effective delay resulting from the changed conditions for the general contractor’s presentation and negotiation of entitlement for time extension and added cost.
Fort Washington Way Contracts 5, 10, and 22A
Assisted a major surety company as the project overseer of the completion of a defaulted general contractor for the construction of three major bridge structures in Cincinnati, Ohio. Statused the extent of completion and the construction schedule. Updated the surety weekly of project progress and status. Monitored completion contractor on behalf of surety through completion.
Prepared delay and damages claim on behalf of the contractor for delays and interferences beyond the contractor’s control. Contractor successfully negotiated a settlement prior to litigation.
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Healthline Bus Route Line
Assisted the general contractor in the development of a delay and damages claim for the construction of infrastructure work between downtown Cleveland and University Circle in Ohio. Analyzed the overall construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay to the work, assigned delay to responsible parties, and presented findings in an expert report.
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Waterfront Light Rail Line
Assisted the general contractor in developing and monitoring the project schedule for the new Waterfront Light Rail in Cleveland, Ohio.
Hilliard Road Bridge
Assisted a major surety company in the resumption and completion of a terminated general contractor for the reconstruction of the Hilliard Road Bridge in Cleveland, Ohio. Statused the extent of completion, owner payments, subcontractor payments, and material deliveries. Developed resumption and completion bid package. Monitored completion contractor on behalf of surety through completion.
Holloway Construction Defaults
Assisted a major surety company in the assessment of numerous defaulted construction projects throughout the United States. Statused the extent of completion, owner payments, subcontractor payments, and material deliveries. Assisted the surety in determining viability and recommendation for over $70MM in payments to be made to numerous vendors and subcontractors for work previously performed.
I-20 Widening Columbia
Assisted counsel in the defense of a general contractor’s claim for delay and damages against the design engineer for defective design. Analyzed the alleged design defect and analyzed the overall construction through a schedule analysis to determine effective delay and damages resulting from the alleged defect to the work. Assigned delay to responsible parties.
I-240 & Nonconnah Parkway Interchange
Assisted a major surety company in the resumption and completion of a terminated general contractor for the construction of Nonconnah Parkway at I-240 in Memphis, TN. Statused the extent of completion, owner payments, subcontractor payments, and material deliveries. Developed resumption and completion bid package. Monitored completion contractor on behalf of surety through completion.
I-490 West Approach
Provided construction inspection services for the Ohio Department of Transportation for the construction of the I-490 West approach in Cleveland, Ohio.
I-73 & Airport Parkway Interchange Greensboro
Assisted the site works subcontractor in the development of a delay and damages claim for the grading and drainage construction of I-73 at the airport in Greensboro, NC. The claim resulted from changed conditions by the general contractor to the dirtwork waste sites.
Indiana I-90 Toll Road
Assisted the general contractor with developing a delay and damages claim associated with changes to the work scope for the reconstruction and expansion of the Indiana Toll Road. Developed a schedule analysis, damage calculations, and expert report. The general contractor was able to successfully negotiate a mutually agreeable settlement with the Indiana Finance Authority.
Indianapolis International Airport
The project involved expansion of the airport’s taxiways. Assisted the general contractor in the development and presentation of delay and changed conditions claims to the earthworks operations, which resulted from owner changes to the access of work differing from the conditions expected during the bid. The matter was resolved through negotiation and a change order.
Indianapolis Downtown City Street Improvements
Assisted the general contractor in developing and monitoring the project schedule and documenting changed conditions for the improvement and renovation of several downtown city streets located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Analyzed effective delay resulting from the changed conditions for the general contractor’s presentation and negotiation of entitlement to a time extension and added cost.
INDOT US 6 Roadway Reconstruction
Assisted the general contractor in the development of delay and damage claims resulting from unforeseen conditions. Developed a schedule analysis, damage calculations, and report of findings. The matter was resolved through negotiation and a change order.
Keystone Parkway
Assisted the general contractor in the development of delay and damage claims resulting from unforeseen conditions. Developed a schedule analysis, damage calculations, and report of findings. The matter was resolved through negotiation and a change order.
Lansing Capital City Airport
Assisted a major surety in the resumption and completion of sitework at the Capital City Airport located in Lansing, Michigan. Statused the extent of completion, owner payments, subcontractor payments, and material deliveries. Developed resumption and completion bid package. Monitored completion contractor on behalf of surety through completion.
Long Island Railroad Third Track Expansion Floral Park to Hicksville
Assisted the general contractor in the development of changed work claims resulting from owner deviations from the project specifications. The owner required the contractor to provide and install building components different than those specified in the contract.
Assisted the general contractor in the development of delay and damage claims resulting from lack of access to portions of the work. The lack of access resulted from several different issues, such as the contractor’s inability to work within a certain distance of live train tracks, the contractor’s inability to perform work because the owner did not comply with specified track shut down times and the contractor’s inability to perform timely work because the owner did not provide adequate boundary survey pins. The contractor performed unanticipated historical survey boundary research and then performed a more extensive boundary site survey than expected.
Ludlow Avenue Bridge
Assisted the general contractor in the development of delay and damage claims resulting from a defective design pertaining to the survey and layout of the bridge, which was beyond the contractor’s control. Developed a schedule analysis, damage calculations, and expert report.
Manitoba CentrePort Canada Way
Assisted the general contractor with the assessment and determination of cost overruns associated with changes to the design of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls. Developed damage calculations and an expert report. Contractor negotiated a settlement with the owner.
MassDOT I-93 Central Artery
Assisted several general contractors in the development of delay and damage claims for lack of access to portions of the work resulting from unforeseen/unknown underground utilities. The unforeseen conditions resulted in delay and productivity issues. Developed a schedule analysis, damage calculations, and expert report. The matters were resolved through several presentations and negotiations with MassDOT.
McDonough St. Bascule Bridge
Assisted the general contractor in the development of a delay and damages claim for the renovation of a historic bascule bridge in Joliet, Illinois. Developed a schedule analysis, damage calculations, and report of findings. The matter was resolved through negotiation and a change order.
Metra BNSF Railway Line Cicero Station
Assisted a major surety company in the resumption and completion of a terminated general contractor for the construction of the Cicero Station. Statused the extent of completion, owner payments, subcontractor payments, and material deliveries. Developed resumption and completion bid package. Monitored completion contractor on behalf of surety through completion.
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Train Control & SCADA
Assisted the owner (MARTA) in the defense of a contractor claim for delays and damages associated with the delayed completion of work. Developed a schedule analysis determining that the alleged delays were not critical delays and other contractor delays were determined to be critical instead. The owner was able to negotiate an amicable settlement with the contractor.
Miller Road at I-77
Assisted the general contractor in the development of delay and damage claims resulting from unforeseen conditions. Developed a schedule analysis, damage calculations, and report of findings. The matter was resolved through negotiation and a change order.
OTC over US 20 Lorain County
Provided construction inspection services for the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission on the reconstruction and widening of a bridge over US Route 20 in Lorain, Ohio.
Ottawa Confederation Line – Light Rail Track and Tunnel Construction
Assisted the general contractor in the development of a schedule analysis to demonstrate the effective delay that a sinkhole caused to the critical path of construction. Developed a schedule analysis and expert report. The findings were presented in numerous meetings. The contractor and its counsel were able to resolve the matter through negotiations and a change order to the contract.
Ottawa Confederation Line – Vehicle Manufacturing
Assisted the general contractor in the assessment of a delay and damages claim from its vehicle manufacturer. A detailed critical path schedule analysis was performed to calculate the effective delay and parties responsible for delays encountered on the vehicle manufacturing. The findings were presented in arbitration.
Quigley Road Connector
Assisted the general contractor in the development of delay and damage claims resulting from unforeseen conditions. Developed a schedule analysis, damage calculations, and report of findings. The matter was resolved through negotiation and a change order.
Raw Water Intake System Improvements
Assisted a major surety in the evaluation of a defaulted contractor hired to install raw water intake pipelines to a water treatment plant.
Romeo State Airport
Assisted a major surety in the resumption and completion of sitework at the Romeo State airport in Romeo, Michigan. Statused the extent of completion, owner payments, subcontractor payments, and material deliveries. Developed resumption and completion bid package. Monitored completion contractor on behalf of surety through completion.
SR 8 Bridge
Assisted the general contractor in the development of delay and damage claims resulting from issues beyond the contractor’s control. Developed a schedule analysis, damage calculations, and report of findings. The matter was resolved through negotiation and a change order.
SR 39
Assisted a major surety in the resumption and completion of sitework at SR 39 in Sugarcreek, Ohio. Statused the extent of completion, owner payments, subcontractor payments, and material deliveries. Developed resumption and completion bid package. Monitored completion contractor on behalf of surety through completion.
SR 176 over I-480
Assisted the steel erection subcontractor in the development of a delay and damages claim resulting from changed conditions to the sequence of its work. The work was contracted to be performed overnight and was shifted to daytime hours. The daytime hours were affected by rush hour traffic and train traffic that would not have been encountered in the night shift. The claim was resolved through private arbitration.
Toronto 407E Extension
Assisted the general contractor in the assessment of delay resulting from changed conditions that were beyond the contractor’s control. Advised the contractor of the overall critical path of the project. Participated in attorney and company meetings regarding claim viability.
Traverse City Hammond-Keystone Connector
Assisted the general contractor in the development of delay and damage claims resulting from issues beyond the contractor’s control. Developed a schedule analysis, damage calculations, and expert report. The matter was resolved through negotiation and a change order.
US 422 East Extension
Assisted the general contractor in the development of delay and damage claims on the new construction of US 422 in Geauga County, Ohio, resulting from unforeseen conditions beyond the contractor’s control. Developed a schedule analysis, damage calculations, and report of findings. The matter was resolved through negotiation and a change order.
Wauseon Waterline
Assisted the general contractor in the development of a delay and damages claim associated with its inability to achieve substantial completion due to design defects related to the selection and orientation of the as-designed waterline valves.
Industrial
Whiskey Island Ore Unloader
The project involved the relocation of an ore unloader from the existing port location to a new location. Assisted the owner with the assessment of a delay and damages claim submitted by the general contractor. The assessment involved the development of a detailed schedule analysis to determine the delays and assign responsibility for the delays. The claim was resolved in private arbitration.
Ma’aden Bauxite Alumina Refinery
Assisted the owner in the assessment of a delay and damages claim presented by the general contractor associated with the construction of an aluminum refinery plant. The assessment involved the development of a detailed scheduled analysis to determine the delays and assign responsibility for the delays.