EXPERT CLAIMS QUANTIFICATION & MANAGEMENT

Claims management - Data collection, analysis and documentation

Exner Engineering has recognised expertise in evaluating and successfully resolving complex construction issues and disputes. We understand construction issues from a variety of perspectives based on experience in the construction industry and an appreciation of the difficulties and time frame associated with claims recovery.

Exner’s role is to look at complicated project and contractual situations and tell you what you need to compile in order to reach a successful negotiated outcome. This independent analysis, combined with our extensive experience in resolving contract disputes and our commitment to “tell it like it is,” has earned us respect on both sides of the negotiating table.

Exner have expertise in Construction Law, dispute resolution and law relating to the enforcement of debt. We can develop and establish an effective dispute resolution system for businesses to enable fast, consistent decisions to be made about recovery issues. We can also assist in one-off debtor collection issues, right through to the collection of the proceeds.

Our present involvement in the management of both minor and major claims include:

• Identification, documentation and valuation of variations
• Formulation of claim and claim defence documentation with regards to time bars, notices required, forensic accounting, program development with AS BUILT v Tender Program, Quality Assurance)
• Interviewing staff and taking witness statements from key project personnel
• Electronic Discovery • Collecting data for Statements of Claim
• Preparing presentation packs for use and board meetings and mediations
• Research and writing of position papers for claim substantiation
• Co-ordination and communicating the needs of the legal team with the technical engineering and construction staff
• Securing expert opinion to support your claim

Expert Claim Quantification

Exner are currently employed in claims quantification matters for many construction, engineering and law firms. We have developed a process for:

• Establishing the contractual or legal basis of claim(s)
• Gathering key historical technical and financial data
• Undertaking future financial projections
• Developing a methodology for claim quantification
• Documenting the assessment and preparing position statements
• Determining a middle ground between the contractor and the client

Our experience and expertise ensures we make an independent and robust assessment that delivers a true and fair assessment of the claim.

Expert Witness Reports

Exner are often engaged to act as an Independent Expert Witness in your proceedings. The service of an Expert Witness is typically the preparation on an Expert Witness Report providing an independent opinion on complex aspects of the dispute in question. An expert is often required to give expert testimony in Court if the matter proceeds to trial.

Our expertise in the provision of Expert Witness Reports for the building and construction industry covers:

• Construction costs / estimates
• Risk Management
• Insolvency
• Loss of Profits
• Breach of Contract
• Contract Reliance