Commercial and Subcontract Support for a South Australia Substation Upgrade

Expert Witness ServicesQuantum ExpertsClaims ConsultingPowerDelay ExpertsForensic Quantity Surveying

11 May

Quantum expert substation power construction project forensic quantity surveyor

Accura delivered commercial and subcontract management support during a live substation upgrade project.

Our role included review and assessment of variation claims, monitoring delay exposure and advising on entitlement under the contract. We examined subcontractor submissions for consistency with programme impact and tested cost allowances against actual site records.

Location: Australia

Service: Quantum Expert, Forensic Quantity Surveying, Delay Expert, Claims Consulting

Industry: Power

Accura expert:Paul McArd

By integrating quantum and delay expertise, we ensured that time and cost positions were aligned and commercially coherent. The engagement strengthened governance processes and reduced the risk of escalation into formal dispute.

Accura’s advisory services draw on deep experience in power infrastructure, enabling us to provide disciplined, contractually sound commercial advice.

This project has been anonymised out of respect for the client.

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Commercial and Subcontract Support for a South Australia Substation Upgrade

Accura’s advisory services draw on deep experience in power infrastructure, enabling us to provide disciplined, contractually sound commercial advice for a substation upgrade project in South Australia.

Paul McArd

Paul is the founder and Managing Director of Accura Consulting. Paul has performed as an independent quantum and quantity surveying expert with over 30 appointments in high-value disputes before courts, tribunals, and in arbitration across Australia and internationally.

Commercial and Subcontract Support for a South Australia Substation Upgrade

Accura delivered commercial and subcontract management support during a live substation upgrade project.

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