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.

Delay analysis is a vital process in construction disputes. When a project runs late, everyone involved—clients, contractors, and subcontractors—wants to know why. That’s where delay experts come in.

In construction project management, scheduling is crucial for timely and efficient project completion. A common practice involves applying constraints to activities within the schedule, particularly mandatory start and finish constraints.

Delay analysis is a means to understand why a construction project took longer than planned and how those delays affected the project.

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.

Accura Consulting was engaged to undertake a detailed cost escalation analysis for a major rail and tunnel project that faced significant financial pressures due to disruption.

In recent years, the construction industry in Australia has witnessed a troubling increase in disputes, driven by a mix of economic pressures, regulatory challenges, and operational inefficiencies.

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.

The critical path represents the longest sequence of dependent activities that determine the shortest possible duration to complete a project.

In many projects, non-contestable works fall directly on the critical path. When they’re delayed, the ripple effect is felt across the entire program.

Navigating claims in today’s environment requires expertise, precision, and a thorough understanding of construction contracts.

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.

When disputes occur, immediate and effective action is crucial to minimize their impact on costs, timelines, and relationships between stakeholders.

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...

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.