Construction programming is a distinct Engineering discipline with unique and specialised skill sets determining the most efficient and effective construction methodology and approach.
Despite the best of intentions, things sometimes go wrong on projects for reasons no one could have known or predicted. Commercially there is often a great deal at stake for everyone in understanding the causes of delay and how they impacted the completion of the project, aka “forensic delay analysis”.
Battley have many years of experience in this field working for both the Contractor and Principal. Our team of Engineers are fully conversant with the theory and practice of delay analysis including the pros and cons of the many different methodologies. We are versatile to adapt to the needs of our clients, whether this be preparing extension of time claims, independent reports, adjudications, or acting as an expert witnesses in arbitrations.
Most importantly, because we are involved in the day to day nitty gritty of construction projects, we understand the industry and the needs of our clients. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively to provide professional, reliable advice which meets your needs.
As projects are dynamic and constantly evolving to meet new threats and opportunities, planning should never be a one-time action at the start of a project. Rather, continual planning, monitoring, reporting and corrective action, a process we call the 'Battley Planning Cycle', provides the best approach to successfully delivering a project.
Methodology - Pre-analysis of construction strategies ensure activities linked to the critical path are properly identified and assigned.
Programming - A thorough understanding of timelines and objectives is essential when planning the most efficient approach to delivering a project.
Monitoring - Regular monitoring establishes the right framework for controlling project timelines as part of ongoing planning and review cycles.
Progress reporting - an objective overview which is essentially forward looking concentrating on areas needing management review or action.
We consult to Developers, Government Institutions, Owners, Contractors & Project Managers. Our areas of expertise include: Construction Programming, Dispute resolution and litigation support, Extension of Time Claims (EoT) and Project Audits.
