Gas Plant Upgrade in Regional Victoria
Accura Consulting was engaged by a specialist engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor to provide quantum and delay expert services on a technically challenging gas plant upgrade project in regional Australia.
The project involved the refurbishment and expansion of a live processing facility, requiring precise scheduling, complex interface coordination, and robust commercial controls.
As the upgrade works progressed, the contractor faced unanticipated delays and additional costs arising from design revisions, subcontractor performance issues, and site access limitations. These events gave rise to contractual claims requiring independent expert analysis.
Location: Australia
Service: Quantum Expert, Forensic Quantity Surveying, Delay Expert
Industry: Oil and Gas, Process Plants
Accura expert: Paul McArd
The role of quantum experts and delay experts
Accura was appointed to provide expert opinion and analysis across:
Quantum evaluation of variation claims, including labour, materials, and subcontractor cost impacts
Delay analysis using critical path methodology to identify time-related entitlement and assess the impact of resequencing and access constraints
Development of detailed, defensible expert reports for negotiation and potential dispute proceedings
Our team reviewed project records including cost reports, construction programmes, procurement logs, and site correspondence to deliver a structured, evidence-based opinion. We applied best-practice methodologies such as as-planned vs. as-built analysis, concurrent delay assessment, and first principles cost evaluation to ensure accuracy and credibility.
Outcome
Accura’s independent expert opinion helped the client clarify its contractual position and support its claims with factual, logical analysis. Our involvement was instrumental in preparing documentation suitable for dispute resolution, enabling our client to proceed with confidence during commercial negotiations.
This engagement highlights Accura’s ability to provide high-value quantum and delay advisory on live industrial sites, particularly where technical complexity and operational continuity demand precision and specialist knowledge.
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