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Expansion involved discovert of an existing gas-fired plant into a combined-cycle unit with the xiscovery of two heat recovery steam generators, a steam turbine generator and a seawater desalination plant, increasing plant capacity from MW to MW. Provided blackrock discovery investment services advice on all aspects of termination proceedings, including validity of term, original cost verification and costs to completion for the bed investent, committed to providing world-class, patient-focused tertiary health care for women and children in an ultra-modern facility. Engaged by the University of Cambridge to provide independent project advisory services for the first phase of North West Cambridge Development, the largest capital project in the University’s history Provided expert delay analysis of construction of a single-storey, bed community hospital in Wales, UK, on the site of a former factory unit Provided expert delay analysis of construction of a single-storey, bed community hospital in Wales, UK, on the site of a former factory unit.

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Discovery Investments Limited, DI, is a Zimbabwe registered company focussed on harnessing natural energy resources to improve the quality of life in the region. Drilling wells have ensured commercial quantities of methane gas are produced independently and not as a by-product from coal. The various techniques and technologies used for drilling conventional wells are easily applicable in CBM wells. Zimbabwe is better known for coal mining than for producing CBM gas. However, recent studies and well tests have proven the potential to transform the country into a major global producer of methane gas.

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Expansion involved conversion of an existing gas-fired plant into a combined-cycle unit with the addition of two heat recovery steam generators, a steam turbine generator and a seawater desalination plant, increasing plant capacity from MW to MW.

Provided expert advice on all aspects of termination proceedings, including validity of term, original cost verification and costs to completion for the bed hospital, committed to providing world-class, patient-focused tertiary health care for women and children in an ultra-modern facility. Engaged by the University of Cambridge to provide independent project advisory services for the first phase of North West Cambridge Development, the largest capital project in the University’s history Provided expert delay analysis of construction of a single-storey, bed community hospital in Wales, UK, on the site of a former factory unit Provided expert delay analysis of construction of a single-storey, bed community hospital in Wales, UK, on the site of a former factory unit.

Key issues contributing to the month delay included adverse weather conditions, weather tightness, steelwork delay, water ingress and MEP requirements. Undertook detailed review of site diaries and other contemporaneous information to deduce the as-built programme and actual critical path. Findings were used to produce an independent delay analysis report, which resulted in a favourable outcome for our client. Appointed to provide independent project advisory services in relation to a frustrated technology implementation for an award-winning, UK-based health insurance provider Appointed to provide independent project advisory services in relation to a frustrated technology implementation for an award-winning, UK-based health insurance provider.

Key issues included a misunderstanding of initial expectations, continuous changes to project scope and an overall lack of communication, documentation and adherence to good project management. Following initial review of the project history, the exercise involved benchmarking performance of the supplied system against the legacy system to establish whether end-to-end performance had improved.

Appointed to perform expert services associated with defective steelwork on a newly-built television studio in the north of England Appointed to perform expert services associated with defective steelwork on a newly-built television studio in the north of England. Works on the 3. Delay and quantum reports identified critical path activities and traced specific costs of each party resulting from defective steelwork design, discovered whilst works were in progress.

Instructed to provide expert opinion on proximate cause following disruption to the power supply at a UK healthcare facility Instructed to provide expert opinion on proximate cause following disruption to the power supply at a UK healthcare facility.

Analysis of contractual delay clauses, procedures adopted by various parties involved and relevant maintenance schedules were carried. Provided delay and quantum expert services relating to the terminated construction of a deep-water, multi-purpose offshore construction vessel at a fabrication yard in Eastern Asia Provided delay and quantum expert services relating to the terminated construction of a deep-water, multi-purpose offshore construction vessel at a fabrication yard in Eastern Asia.

The vessel was designed to serve deep water and SURF subsea umbilicals, risers and flowlines markets as well as shallow water. Design and programme delays and performance issues led to eventual cancellation of the shipbuilding contract by the Employer. Produced a critical path analysis and independent delay and quantum expert reports.

Appointed to produce independent expert report on issues relating to the engineering, procurement and construction of an onshore oil tank farm in Southern Europe Expert report considered variations, extension of time, design changes and delays to the EPC works. Appointed as programming and quantum expert to investigate delays to the construction of a m, three-tower complex in the United Arab Emirates Appointed as programming and quantum expert to investigate delays to the construction of a m, three-tower complex in the United Arab Emirates.

The fully integrated, mixed-use development featured three connected towers incorporating commercial office space, residential apartments, high-end retail outlets, sky gardens and a five-star hotel. Slow progress to the works resulted in contract termination. Considerations included analysis of delays to each of the contractual milestones and incurred costs. The 1,MW hydroelectric scheme comprises upper and lower dams 4.

Key issues investigated included NEC principle dispute on valuation methodology, challenge to adjudicator’s decisions, and disputed variations. The delay and disruption dispute proceeded through ICC arbitration. Assessed delays associated with the refurbishment of a multi-storey hotel into high-end residential accommodation in a prime UK city centre location Assessed delays associated with the refurbishment of a multi-storey hotel into high-end residential accommodation in a prime UK city centre location.

Works involved demolishing the existing roof and top-level structure and adding two new steel-framed timber floors. The facade was to be retained, and a live business on the ground floor was to remain unaffected throughout the works. Issues included complex design issues, steel design and unknown existing structural defects. Instructed to perform expert quantum services for a proposed greenfield airport terminal and links to an existing airport in Eastern Africa, following contract termination by the Airports Authority Instructed to perform expert quantum services for a proposed greenfield airport terminal and links to an existing airport in Eastern Africa, following contract termination by the Airports Authority.

Quantum services included analysis of payments made and works completed by the Contractor before suspension of the works. Appointed to produce an independent expert report on the delays experienced on the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway project, the longest guided busway in the world The 25km route, which utilises a disused railway alignment, connects Huntingdon, St Ives and Cambridge. The transformational scheme, involving refurbishment and new construction, created a new cultural, retail and residential district in the capital.

Delay issues included scope changes, permit and licence requirements, structural steelwork, and late party wall agreement. Expert report compared progress achieved in each of five buildings, as well as analysis of remaining duration and projection to establish project critical path. A major academic, research and creative centre, the 1,student campus comprises state-of-the-art classrooms, library, IT facilities, laboratories, academic buildings, student residences, and athletic and performance facilities.

Appointed to provide expert determination for a Middle East-based automotive distributor and its South African SAP implementation partner Appointed to provide expert determination for an automotive distributor based in the Middle East and its South African SAP implementation partner.

Reports identified causes and apportioned responsibility which was used to determine how much each party would contribute to associated costs of delay. For changes, reports identified whether individual aspects of functionality were in the original scope of work. Project involved initial production facilities to process crude oil, associated gas and water from wells on three different sites, contributing to increased oil production.

Key issues included limited access and limited working hours due to isolation problems. Tribunal-appointed quantum expert witness services to resolve a dispute arising on a gas liquefaction plant at a major oil refinery in the Middle East Tribunal-appointed quantum expert witness services under cross-examination to resolve a dispute between a Main Contractor and one of its Subcontractors.

Dispute arose on a re-measurement contract for a 2. Ascertained relevant, contemporaneous documentation, analysed multiple heads of claim, and commented on incorrect claimed values. Provided expert report and clear responses to the tribunal, resulting in well-reasoned decisions and adoption of values and opinions put forward.

Engaged to provide independent strategic advice on a major Grade I listed building refurbishment and fit-out project in South West London, England Engaged to provide independent strategic project management, progress monitoring and technical advice to assist with construction management and dispute avoidance on a major building refurbishment and fit-out project in South West London, England.

Instructed to produce expert report to assess the fitness for purpose of a household appliance manufactured by a multinational company Instructed to produce expert report to assess the fitness for purpose of a household appliance manufactured by a multinational company. Investigation concentrated on whether the semi-conductor device was faulty, whether it was being used outside its specification, and whether the designers and suppliers were entitled to reasonably rely upon the position that selected components should be able to fail in a safe manner, even if the design of the appliance was sub-optimal.

Delay expert services for an onshore wind farm project delivered on a remote peat moorland in the North West of England with special environmental, social and economic sensitivities Delay expert services for a 30MW onshore wind farm project delivered on a remote peat moorland in the North West of England, which has a special set of environmental, social and economic sensitivities. Produced an independent expert report for an adjudication hearing regarding project delay and an extension of time claim.

Provided advisory services relating to a biomethane-to-grid project in South West England, designed to convert blackrock discovery investment services materials into gas and electricity Provided advisory services relating to a biomethane-to-grid project in South West England. The 1MW anaerobic digestion AD facility is designed to convert organic materials from local food and agricultural waste into gas and electricity, feeding biogas directly into the UK national grid as renewable bio-methane.

Appointed to perform expert quantum and delay services relating to the construction of a modularised hotel on the south coast of England The seven-storey building, comprising hotel rooms and 29 apartments, used a lightweight modular construction system to save on costs and materials.

The dispute relates to the extent and causes of delay to the project completion date for the construction of a 2km-long steel jetty structure and unloading platform under the Marine Works EPC Subcontract. Appointed to produce an expert delay report for an LCIA arbitration case relating to an onshore early production facility in the Middle East Appointed to produce an expert delay report for an LCIA arbitration case relating to an onshore early production facility in the Middle East.

The proposedbarrels of oil per day scheme included oil and gas gathering systems and pipelines, and associated sulphur handling and granulation plant. Report addressed matters relating to planning and programming with respect to the critical path and delays that occurred on the project, which was terminated during the detailed design stage. Technology advisory services in support of a European consortium engaged in a dispute relating to the commissioning of an open road tolling project in Southern Africa Technology advisory services in support of a European consortium engaged in a dispute relating to the commissioning of an open road tolling project in Southern Africa.

Assessed fitness for purpose relative to expected KPIs and assumptions, system scalability and performance tuning for the future. Expert technology advisory services for a dispute relating to the implementation of an SAP enterprise resource planning software system at a major UK media and broadcasting corporation The organisation was advised that specific SAP modules could interface with its legacy systems with no customisation and no changes to the existing legacy systems.

In the event, the legacy systems required extensive re-work and the lifespan of the project, initially 12 months, extended to nearly three years. The ,oz gold reserves facility, the first to be built in the region for more than two years, includes a processing plant, tailings storage, ball mill and carbon-in-leach CIL tank. Appointed to provide technical advisory services for a UK public sector IT implementation project which had fallen into dispute Appointed to provide technical advisory services for a UK public sector IT implementation project which had fallen into dispute due to a disagreement regarding requirement gaps and scope creep.

The output provided to the client enabled successful continuation of the implementation. Third party adjudication services for the resolution of a dispute arising during the refurbishment of a Grade II listed private residence in central London, England Third party adjudication services for the resolution of a dispute arising during the refurbishment of a Grade II listed private residence in central London, England.

Scope involved construction of a single-storey front basement and single-storey rear basement, including mechanical and electrical services and external works.

Instructed as technology expert witness in a high-profile UK High Court case regarding functionality of a large, bespoke electronic funds transfer at point of sale EFTPOS payment and accounting.

Analysed contemporaneous and legacy documentation to opine on the suitability of the development process adopted in construction of the. Key issues included the robustness of the software and its functionality, adequacy of the support services alongside review of historic bugs and issues, and testing practices. Construction adjudication services to resolve a dispute arising on a residential and office building refurbishment project in London, England Construction adjudication services to resolve a dispute arising between a main contractor and its mechanical, electrical and public health MEP building services subcontractor, engaged for the refurbishment of a residential and office building in London, England.

Engaged to prepare an independent expert report for an ICC Arbitration hearing relating to a dispute arising on a large energy and environmental research campus in the Middle East Engaged to prepare an independent expert report and analysis of critical delay and disruption for an ICC Arbitration hearing relating to a dispute arising on a large energy and environmental research campus in the Middle East. The facility comprises five main buildings: a research centre, library, blackrock discovery investment services centre, IT centre and musalla, together with ancillary buildings within a 60he site.

Appointed to provide expert technical advisory services for Lead Counsel in a complex UK High Court public sector technology case

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