Complex construction projects come with their share of challenges. Engaging Quantum Experts and Delay Experts can be the difference between a project that thrives and one that falters. 

The construction industry, both in Australia and globally, faces an ongoing challenge: resolving high-stakes disputes efficiently and effectively.

The construction industry is a cornerstone of Australia’s economy, contributing significantly to the nation’s GDP and infrastructure growth.

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.

Construction projects, whether it’s building a house or a massive infrastructure project, are never as simple as they seem.

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.

With nearly 50% of buildings in the Cladding Rectification Program identified as having additional non-cladding defects, the financial burden on property owners has been significant.

Accura Consulting was engaged to support a contractor in preparing a claim for cost escalation incurred during a major construction project that faced unexpected cost increases due to global disruptions, specifically the geopolitical effects of the Ukraine war.

Engaging an expert may be one of the most valuable decisions Employers or Contractors may make but how exactly can an expert help and when should they be engaged?

A Quantity Surveyor is a great fit for managing contracts in construction projects because of their specialized skills and deep knowledge of the industry.

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.

When drafting a quantum and/or delay claim based on several events, claimants commonly use inference rather than causation to build their arguments.  

In the midst of grappling with the intricacies of drafting a construction claim, two pivotal components demand our attention: Global Claims and Contemporaneous Records.

In days gone by, multi-million dollar construction projects relied documents that were entirely handwritten and stored under lock and key. With the continued maturity of technology solutions, all that has changed.