The H. Carl Moultrie Courthouse project involved the upgrades and renovations of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The scope included the replacement of the electrical infrastructure to include high voltage switch line-up, double-ended substations, generators, paralleling gear, switchboards, risers, and panel boards. To achieve this upgrade, other areas and systems required major modifications.
Spire was retained by M.C. Dean to provide comments regarding the schedule analysis method, to conduct an independent schedule analysis, and to prepare a report of findings. To do this, Spire’s consultants identified and quantified the as-built critical path delays in regard to the contractor’s performance and determined the causation and allocation of said delays. Additionally, Spire performed an in-depth issue analysis by creating a chronology of events and key documents associated with the claims and conducted interviews with key project personnel. This included identifying the causal efforts that led to delay and cost overruns.
Spire’s team of experts is comprised of experienced construction engineering professionals that understand the range of risks companies face throughout the dispute resolution process. From managing claims and quantifying damages to assessing productivity loss, calculating schedule delays, and evaluating standard of care, Spire’s litigation support experts analyze each particular dispute situation to ensure the best outcome for its clients.
Resolving construction disputes is challenging. From mediation to arbitration and litigation support, Spire can provide guidance in navigating the technical challenges throughout the dispute resolution process to provide your case the support it requires. Spire’s construction claims and litigation support experts bring years of hands-on construction experience to every dispute and render opinions that are clear, concise, and objective to help make the strongest case possible.
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