Dispute Resolution -
Claims and Surety Investigations
DIConsultants
provides the client with the experience to
investigate and evaluate all types of demolition related claims and
disputes.
Even a carefully
planned and well-managed demolition project can encounter disputes and
claims. How the disputes and claims are handled can make a significant
difference in the success of the project.
DIConsultants
utilizes a proven and costs effective approach
and methodology to quickly get to the root cause of disputes or claims.
DIConsultants
principals with decades of hands on
demolition experience are familiar with the wide range of disputes and
claims, which can arise during the performance of a demolition project,
including:
Changes in Scope
(Extra Work) Time Delays (Extra Time)
Schedule Impact
Disruption/Suspension Differing Site Conditions
Interference by
Others Denial of Site
Access
Acceleration of
Work Property Damage
False Claims
(for Time or Money) Lack of Performance
Initially,
DIConsultants
focuses upon mitigation of the disputes or claims, so
distraction and delay of on-going project progress are minimized.
DIConsultants
concentrates on evaluation of each dispute or claim, including preliminary
investigation and analysis that result in an Action Plan, tailored to
your business objectives and legal strategies. A focus of the
Action Plan is to facilitate early dispute resolution.
DIConsultants
typically conducts detailed analyses, breaking
the disputes down – issue-by-issue, fact-by-fact, and event-by-event in
order to assess the liability, and damage components of each dispute or
claim.
A fair, balanced and objective assessment of each
dispute or claim is the impetus for an early and cost-effective resolution.
Claims
Investigation
Disputes must be investigated carefully in order
to determine liability and damages or to prove that none exist.
DIConsultants
will examine a claim for its validity and perform
a complete damage analysis. These services can be provided for either
claimant or defendant. Our principals will assist the client through:
·
Calculation of
delays, inefficiencies and damages
·
Preparation of
Schedules or historical review of the same
·
Expert witness
testimony, if required
·
Strategy
planning assistance
·
Advice regarding
settlement proceedings
Claims
Resolution
When
a problem on the demolition site turns into a dispute
Clients turn to
DIConsultants
after a dispute
has escalated and significant
project delays
and change-order costs are at stake.
DIConsultants
skills and objectivity in analyzing these
problems will guide you through the dispute resolution process for the
optimum outcome.
Analyzing the Claim: What went
wrong on your project?
At
DIConsultants,
there are no
off-the-shelf analyses. We apply our career expertise with demolition
claims to gather the facts that will tell your project’s unique story,
DIConsultants
determines the responsible party. With our expertise, we seek only the
relevant documents from each party to the dispute.
Dispute Resolution: Can you avoid litigation?
With the high costs of litigation, clients may
opt for dispute-resolution. However, successful resolution calls for
different skills, preparation and presentation methods than those used in
courts of law.
DIConsultants
has the expertise. Our principals attend as
arbitrators, mediators and negotiators, with hands-on demolition experience
you can count on.
Litigating Your Claim: What
support do you need?
If your dispute moves into litigation,
DIConsultants
can support your legal team with a range of
services from claims analysis to expert witness testimony, from responding
to interrogatories to assisting with depositions. We’re particularly
skilled at helping legal counsel communicate demolition related disputes to
lay audiences – jury, judge or claims board – and to present or
cross-examine expert witness testimony.
Making the Best Decision:
Choose DIConsultants
When your project is in dispute, choosing a
knowledgeable land objective outside team can make all the difference.
DIConsultants
brings almost four decades of demolition
experience to the table.
DIConsultants
– is the right
choice.
SURETY
INVESTIGATION
- Surety and
Financial Institutions Investigation
DIConsultants
principals can effect completion of demolition
projects that develop unforeseen financial
problems.
DIConsultants
professionals evaluation and analysis of troublesome projects in early
stages of difficulty can reduce the client’s risk by limiting the clients
direct involvement.
DIConsultants
principals
provides
clients with decades of experience with demolition related problems and can
provide the options of services to resolve problems often encountered by
sureties and financial institutions:
·
Audits of
contract claims
·
Analyze and
estimate cost to complete
·
Change order
analysis
·
Evaluation of
claims
·
On-site
inspections
·
Field
supervision
·
Services as
completing contractor
Surety Investigations Protecting your Financial
Commitment
When critical financial decisions are at stake on
the demolition site, your organization needs information you can trust.
With
DIConsultants,
you will get expert, timely and reliable analysis
of on-the-job events. We will help you negotiate the complexities of any
job crisis to make strategic decisions and minimize potential losses.
