Claims Management
CSMI has prepared and defended over $500 million in construction claims for our clients since 1984. We have acquired our extensive knowledge of claims management by working with construction attorneys and other industry professionals throughout the Western U.S., British Columbia, and Alaska. Our continuing experience keeps us up to date with current legal theory in the claims development and defense, as well as in methods of analysis and proven claims techniques. We are experienced in government, commercial and private contracting procedures and construction practices. Our claims analysis methodology has been tested in the most difficult negotiation and litigation settings and has consistently been proven effective. To supplement our construction claim preparation and management, CSMI offers the client a variety of database management services, including computerized document summary, job cost record accounting and review, as-built/but-for schedules, and information graphics.
| Types of Construction Claims | Claims Evaluation |
| Delay and disruption | Identify elements of claim |
| Loss of labor, equipment, and material productivity | Formation of proof |
| A/E professional liability | CPM schedule analysis and as-built/but-for allocation |
| Suspension and termination | Productivity studies |
| Differing site conditions | Cause/effect relationships between entitlement and cost |
| Changes and modifications in the work | Document database management and litigation support analysis |
| Designs deficiencies | Claim narrative and quantum evaluation and preparation |
| Subcontractor relationship | Bond Default |
| Patent and implied obligations of the contract | CM/GC |
| Inspection and quality control | Standard practice in contracting and construction management |
| Construction defects | Workers compensation premium classification |
| Labor standard applications | |
| Bid responsiveness and responsibility | |
| Payment and performance | |
| Debarment and suspension | |
| Constructive change |