The Zweite M/S “Philippa Schulte” Shipping GmbH v PSA Corp Ltd [2012] SGHC 135 case highlights essential lessons for Delay Experts and Quantity Surveyors.

Delays are a common challenge in construction projects, often leading to disputes, financial losses, and strained relationships between stakeholders.

Managing delays in complex projects requires a proactive approach, robust planning, and effective communication.

Some delay analysis reports looks impressive but that’s all they do. Delay expert Andrew McKenna looks into two key cases and explores why delay analysis needs to match reality.

In construction disputes, expert witnesses play a crucial role in presenting evidence and analysis to support claims related to project delays.

To effectively manage and resolve these issues, it's crucial to establish a clear causal link between the cause of a problem and its effect on the project.

Accura Consulting was engaged to provide claims consultancy services for a major urban rail tunnel project in Australia that encountered significant challenges related to delays, cost escalations, and complex contractual obligations.

The construction industry, a cornerstone of economic growth, is facing a troubling surge in disputes. In Australia, disputes are particularly acute in large infrastructure projects, especially in energy and tunneling, where complexities and cost overruns often lead to contention.

Forensic quantity surveyors can support claims preparation in their role as dirty experts, diving deep into the details and collaborating with lawyers to assemble and analyse evidence that forms the foundation of a robust claim.

Disruption claims provide a pathway for contractors to recover losses caused by inefficiencies on a project. For such claims to succeed, they must adhere to the "common-sense" approach.

Accura Consulting was engaged to conduct a comprehensive cost escalation analysis for a major road infrastructure project that faced significant financial challenges because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Australia's construction industry is facing increasing demands to meet environmental compliance standards and adopt sustainable practices.

Throughout the next decade, there will no doubt be a worldwide increase in the construction of renewable projects due to government stimulus packages.

Accura Consulting’s involvement in this complex rail infrastructure project highlights our ability to deliver value through meticulous analysis, clear communication, and strategic claims management.

Australia’s construction industry is essential to national development, yet it faces significant challenges due to five primary mega-disrupters.

The construction industry in Australia is complex and involves many stakeholders, contracts, and processes. Given the large scale and high stakes of many projects, contractual conflicts are a prevalent source of disputes.

A disruption claim aims to show a decrease in productivity, resulting in additional costs that wouldn't have occurred without the disruptive events the Employer causes.

Acceleration following failure by the Employer to recognise that the Contractor has encountered Employer Delay for which it is entitled to an extension of time...

Construction contracts contain several essential definitions, with three of the most prevalent and occasionally confused being; work, site, and plant.

Disruption is an interference that disturbs or slows down a Contractor's usual working methods, leading to reduced efficiency. Disruption is not the same as delay, however a disruption can be the cause of a delay.