Southern Queensland Correctional Facility Project
Accura Consulting was engaged by a tier one contractor to provide expert support on the Southern Queensland Correctional Facility.
Valued at approximately $861 million, the project was critical to expanding correctional capacity in southeast Queensland.
Location: Australia
Service: Claims Consulting, Forensic Delay Analysis, Forensic Quantity Surveying
Industry: Infrastructure
Accura expert: Paul McArd
Our team was appointed to provide claims, quantum, and delay advisory services as the project encountered complex challenges related to time, cost, and contractual entitlements.
The role of quantum experts and forensic delay experts
We provided a multi-disciplinary expert response, combining:
Strategic advice on construction claims and commercial entitlements
Quantum analysis of variations and prolongation costs
Detailed delay analysis to assess time-related impacts and support EOT claims
Our consultants worked closely with project and commercial teams to assess thousands of records, including site diaries, cost data, and correspondence. We developed clear and defensible positions to support our client’s negotiations and formal claims process.
Outcome
Accura’s involvement supported the client in maintaining a strong commercial position and navigating the complexities of delivering a high-profile public infrastructure project.
Our expertise contributed to improved resolution pathways and robust documentation of time and cost impacts.
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