Kleinfelder understands how quickly unresolved issues can turn into change orders and claims that consume vast amounts of time and money for both the owner and contractor. Our iterative investigative process is critical in determining key dispute issues, significant contractual specifications, necessary project documentation, and applicable forensic analysis needed to work towards the best outcome for both parties.

comprehensive review and interviewingKleinfelder’s construction claim experts employ a methodological approach to claims and disputes by conducting a comprehensive review of relevant project documents and interviewing key project team members to understand the pertinent arguments. This thorough project review will result in two key deliverables: 1) preliminary observations of the strengths and weaknesses on both sides, and 2) creation of a claim analysis work plan that acts as a working guide for the team.

detailed forensic schedule and cost analysisDuring the execution of the claim analysis work plan, our claim experts will utilize a variety of tools as appropriate to conduct a detailed forensic schedule and cost analysis for determining merit and quantum based on the available project documentation and data. The team also prepares the expert report, which includes details of the analytical results, graphs, tables and charts to explain the findings, and a compelling narrative to articulate opinion based on analytical results.

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our construction claim capabilities include:

• Change order reviews, recommendations and responses

• Preliminary analysis of claims and disputes

• Detailed forensic schedule and cost analysis

• Preparation of expert reports

for arbitration or litigation

• Expert testimony at depositions

• Baseline and monthly schedule update reviews

• Review of Time Impact Analysis

• Claim avoidance techniques

• Critical-path schedule training

• Change management recommended process and best practices

construction claim analysis and litigation support