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ACM has extensive experience in unraveling extremely complex construction issues and presenting them in simple and concise concepts. ACM uses a consistent and proven approach for defining and developing the issues in both defense and preparation of a dispute. This approach, implemented by experienced ACM professional staff, provides ACM clients with the knowledge and confidence that the issues have been researched objectively and that negotiations or proceedings can begin. ACM's expertise includes impact of issues on intermediate and contract completion dates, assessment and support or rebuttal of damages including loss of efficiencies, extended general conditions, and overheads. ACM's participation in resolving disputes begins early when the dispute is recognized. This participation provides ACM clients with an assessment of the extent of project documentation and documents related to issues, a preliminary analysis to determine the strengths and weaknesses of positions, and a presentation of objective findings and recommendations for consideration whether and how to proceed. This includes cost/benefit analysis and discussions with client counsel. Frequently, ACM is brought into the dispute by counsel after complaints have been filed. ACM's role is to isolate the issues within its expertise, determine the strengths and weaknesses, and prepare for the proceedings. The same consistent approach and commitment by ACM staff to professional ethical standards and independent analysis is used. Development of exhibits is an important part of the proceedings. ACM uses computer based graphics for pictorial exhibits which convey the analytical process and support the conclusions presented in the testimony. These exhibits, presented in simple and clear concepts, include planned and as-built schedules, planned and actual resource utilization, annotations of impact, distributions and contrasts, and results of calculations. ACM's experience also includes litigation management. Litigation management assists counsel in planning strategies for the defense and preparation of its client's position; provides case status, reports progress of expert witness efforts, and identifies the availability and use of resources. These efforts have proved helpful in multiple litigation proceedings. If you are faced with resolving a complex construction dispute and need an independent expert's assessment, consider the professional services of ACM. Our record stands on the savings experienced by our clients. [top of page] |