Forensic & Analytical
Introduction
  • Most problems that arise on construction and engineering projects are due to varied works or unforeseen changes which can increases risks, cause delay and disruption to project progress and require additional resources to complete. 
  • Accurate analysis of employer and contractor events and their effects on the agreed programme is required to effectively develop recovery strategies (mitigation or acceleration) and to identify the likely and actual delays and losses incurred.
  • 4Sight provide a range of forensic and analytical services which help assess risks, manage change, improve performance and determine the potential entitlement to damages, extensions of time, prolongation and disruption costs. 
  • Central to any effective project management process is accurate and realistic planning undertaken by experienced practitioners, resulting in detailed programmes and schedules which can be used to effectively manage change. Our Programme Integrity Analysis service assesses the accuracy of programmes and identifies any changes that may be required. 
Programme Integrity Analysis 

Central to any effective project management process is accurate and considered planning undertaken by experienced practitioners, resulting in detailed programmes and schedules  which can be used to effectively manage change.

Our Programme Integrity Analysis Service assesses the accuracy, consistency, feasibility, and reliability of Baseline, Update, Mitigation and Acceleration Programmes and associated planning documents. 

The objective is to pinpoint discrepancies, errors, or potential problems that might impact the project's timeline, budget, and overall success. After the analysis, any issues found can be rectified, and the programme reassessed for feasibility. 

Regular checks are essential for complex or long-term projects to detect potential problems early and make timely adjustments.

The key elements of 4Sight’s Integrity Analysis are as follows:
  1. Logic and Sequence
  2. Float Analysis
  3. Scope Alignment
  4. Duration Estimates
  5. Constraints and Milestones
  6. External Dependencies
  7. Critical Path Analysis
  8. Resource Allocation
  9. Risk Assessment
  10. Contingency Planning
  11. Progress Tracking
  12. Version Control
  13. Communication and Control
  14. Method Statements

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Delay & Disruption Analysis

In many cases cost claims are dependent on the extent of time delays and disruption. Our team can seamlessly integrate time based analysis with quantum/ cost assessments. 

Our forensic planning team is highly skilled in all methods of delay analysis such as Time Impact Analysis (TIA), Windows, As-planned vs As-built (AP vs AB), Collapsed as-built, As-built critical path as well as in all types of planning software (such as Primavera, MSP, Asta Power Project, etc).  

The systems and processes we have developed ensure delay and disruption can be quantified far more quickly than assessing time and cost as separate exercises. This approach saves time and our clients money.

We also use our many years of experience in forensic planning to help clients establish effective project control and programme management procedures. This enables accurate prospective delay analysis to be undertaken during the course of the project for the timely notification of delay, disruption and/ or additional cost, as well as in the development of recovery programmes and mitigation strategies.

We provide advice on the following issues:
  1. Programme integrity checks
  2. Programme correction (logic)
  3. Retrospective progress assessment
  4. Assessment of delay events
  5. Incorporation of events into corrected programmes
  6. Impact of delays (using suitable methodology)
  7. Identification of cause and effect of critical and non-critical delays
  8. Assessment of extension of time entitlement (based on critical delays)
  9. Assessment of disruption/ prolongation costs of critical and non-critical delays
4Sight also produce claims submission or rebuttal reports and frequently act as Expert Witnesses in this field.

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Quantum Analysis

Construction Claims can arise for many reasons and most will have a significant cost impact. 

Our Quantum Analysis Services involve the preparation of submissions to either prosecute  or defend claims, regarding the increased cost which can result from a range of events, either time related or not, such as:
  • Delay - Contractor for prolongation costs or Owner for LD's or actual damages
  • Disruption and Productivity Loss – Labour / plant / equipment
  • Extended project costs – general requirements and conditions
  • Quantification of Acceleration (actual costs)
  • Changes in Scope
  • Variations in Quantities
  • Constructive Changes
  • Termination or Suspension
  • Loss of Profit
  • Bad Weather
  • Differing Site Conditions
  • Design Claims
  • Defective Work
  • Impossibility of Performance
We help our clients analyse the costs incurred for such  issues, either prospectively during the course of the works or retrospectively using a range of techniques such as Earned Value Analysis which help identify and assess variances in man-hour,s costs and quantities in order to substantiate the claims. 

Our cost analysis services are also regularly applied to assessing the likely cost of recovery strategies such as acceleration measures, or of contractual modifications for example descoping of work.

Our analytical skills can also be applied to help with other commercial matters as required through the course of the works and we aim to integrate time and cost data through our project control services, so accurate analysis can be undertaken more quickly and efficiently.

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Risk Analysis

Construction professionals need to balance the contingencies of risk with specific contractual, financial, operational and organisational requirements through effective risk identification and risk analysis. 

The risk management process consists of identifying construction risks and exposures and formulating an effective risk management strategy to mitigate the potential for loss.

4Sight's Risk Analysis Services help to ascertain the risks involved with adopting different construction methodologies, environmental considerations, project type and location and identify the risks associated with proposed or unforeseen project changes and associated mitigation strategies.

We undertake risk analysis as a matter of course when carrying out planning support activities such as tender or master planning and when developing risk mitigation strategies to deal with project change. 

We utilise a range of analytical techniques and simulations such as PERT and Monte Carlo simulation, to assess schedule and cost risk with a view to providing clear information with which  informed decisions can be made.

Using a range of modelling technologies, we can also integrate design information with time and cost analysis to provide the data needed to undertake scenario and ‘what if’ testing.

This enables the appraisal of the risks associated with potential design or build method changes, with regard to the implications on both time and cost.

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