Forensic Planning is a term coined in recent years to describe services associated with Delay, Disruption and Extension of Time Claims and the management of those claims.

JCA remains a leader in providing forensic planning services, and other claims management services. Our team works closely with it’s clients and there legal counsel, the forensically investigate the reasons for delays, assess them on their merit, and measure their impact.

JCA acts impartially, and independantly in every project it provides forensic planning services.

Below we list and describe a few of thee services offered by JCA in relation to time management:

E.O.T. / L.D. CLAIM PREPARATION

jca is often used by parties to a construction contract to analyse a contract’s position in regards to delays, and prepare supporting advice and reports for detailed Extension of Time or liquidated damages claims. jca seek to provide fair and reasonable advice when preparing EOT claims, and strives to submit the same in a timely manner, so that the project team can assess and agree.

E.O.T. / L.D. CLAIM ADJUDICATION

As the states most recognised time planning consultant jca, is often called into a project (regardless of whether there has been an ongoing role or not) to assist with the resolution of Delay disputes (’Extension of Time’ or ‘Liquidated Damages’).

jca has successfully resolved numerous EOT claims over the years, and surprisingly in most cases to the agreement of both parties. jca’s team would act quickly to resolve contractor’s EOT claims as they are provided to enable the team to focus on managing the delay.

jca would assist in managing any delays and identifying areas where lost time could be caught up, thereby mitigating any delays.

EXPERT OPINION/WITNESS

Where delay claims manifest into irreconcilable disputes, JCA’s team are available, and have often been utilised, in Arbitration and Litigation proceedings to act as expert witness.

After exhaustive analysis JCA would prepare reports and supporting schedules (for either contractor’s or principals) to be tabled in the proceedings as evidence. Our experts are also available for examination-in-lead / cross examination.