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Understand what the claim demonstrates, and what it does not.
When a delay claim or delay report is received, it needs structured review: the methodology, the baseline and programme logic, the factual assumptions, causation and criticality, the treatment of concurrency, and the connection between the claimed events and the conclusions. The result is a clear statement of what the submission and records support.
When this service is required
Typical situations
A substantial delay claim has been received
The basis of the claim needs to be understood before a response, concession or escalation is decided.
ResponseAn opposing expert report needs testing
The method, baseline and factual basis of the opposing delay analysis need to be assessed before proceedings advance.
RebuttalSettlement is being considered
A clear technical view of the supported, uncertain and unsupported elements of the delay position is needed to inform the negotiation.
AssessmentWhat the submission and records support
For employers, contractors, insurers and legal teams
The review assesses the methodology, the baseline and programme logic, the factual assumptions, causation and criticality, the treatment of concurrency, and the connection between the claimed events and the conclusions, each considered against the available records. Gaps and limitations in the supporting records are identified.
Findings are organised around what the records support, what requires further information, what involves uncertainty or interpretation, and what is not demonstrated by the available information. Legal entitlement and settlement strategy remain matters for the client and its legal advisers.
What you receive- Review report: methodology, logic, data and factual basis assessed against the records
- Rebuttal or responsive analysis, ready for the contractual or dispute process
- Preliminary technical assessment of the supported, uncertain and unsupported elements of the delay position
- Clear position statement: what is supported, what needs further information, what is not demonstrated
Approach & controls
Measured, not combative.
A review that acknowledges what the evidence supports carries more weight on the points that are genuinely contested. The aim is an accurate technical position, clearly explained.
Technology-assisted comparison helps locate where an opposing analysis departs from the contemporaneous record; the significance is assessed by the responsible specialist. Where the work supports formal proceedings, the distinction between consultancy support and independent expert evidence is maintained. See expert witness services.
Q/01Can you both review and give expert evidence?
Review and rebuttal is consultancy support to your position. If the matter later requires an independent expert, that is a distinct appointment with an overriding duty to the relevant forum. Prior review or advisory involvement is disclosed and may prevent acceptance of a later independent expert appointment on the same matter.
Q/02How quickly can you turn a review around?
A focused initial review, identifying the main strengths and vulnerabilities, can often be delivered quickly. A full responsive analysis is scoped to the report and the records. Deadline-critical matters receive priority attention.
Start the conversation
Received a delay claim? Establish what the records support.
Initial discussions are confidential and without obligation. Enquiries are acknowledged within one business day.