FORENSIC DELAY ANALYSIS
Delivering Clarity, Precision, and Authority in Forensic Delay Analysis
At EVRA Consulting, we understand that in the complex world of construction and infrastructure, time truly is money. Delays and disruptions can carry profound contractual, financial, and reputational implications. That’s why our seasoned Forensic Delay Analysts deliver more than just technical support — they provide clarity, credibility, and confidence in the resolution of delay and disruption disputes.
Whether preparing or defending a claim, EVRA Consulting partners with clients to bring strategic insight, data-driven analysis, and industry-best practices to every engagement. Our experts support a wide range of claims and proceedings — from contractor entitlements to employer counterclaims — across all stages of a project lifecycle.
Programme Repair: Restoring Integrity to the Critical Path
A flawed or poorly maintained construction programme undermines any claim’s credibility. EVRA Consulting provides specialised programme repair services that go far beyond superficial fixes. We:
Audit programme logic and integrity, identifying deficiencies such as open ends, negative lags, or sequencing errors.
Reconstruct realistic as-planned programmes using contractually compliant scheduling principles and software platforms such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, and MS Project.
Develop reconciled programme narratives, integrating design, procurement, and construction data to reflect the actual project intent and constraints.
Build as-built schedules with precise mapping of progress updates, logic revisions, and critical path movements.
This ensures that any subsequent delay analysis rests on a robust, traceable, and methodologically sound foundation — ready to withstand the highest level of scrutiny.
Disruption Claims: Making the Invisible Visible
Disruption often leaves no timestamp but erodes productivity and profitability all the same. EVRA’s analysts transform fragmented site data into compelling claims narratives:
Identify and isolate disruptive events, differentiating between concurrent causes and establishing dominant factors of productivity loss.
Deploy industry-accepted analytical techniques, including measured mile, earned value analysis, and productivity norm comparisons, tailored to the specific claim and dataset.
Correlate disruption with actual performance data, from labour outputs to plant utilisation, to build a quantifiable picture of impact.
Present clear and concise reports, enriched with visual timelines, cost overlays, and causation maps.
We ensure that disruption claims are not only technically sound but strategically persuasive — grounded in fact, context, and commercial reality.
Forensic Delay Analysis: Unlocking Entitlements to Time
At the core of our service offering lies forensic delay analysis — the rigorous examination of delay events in relation to a project’s critical path. EVRA Consulting applies a flexible, contract-sensitive methodology that aligns with both legal and project management standards.
Depending on the scenario, we employ:
Time Impact Analysis (TIA) – Ideal for prospective or contemporaneous assessments.
As-Planned vs. As-Built Analysis – A straightforward comparison for short-duration or well-documented works.
Windows Analysis – A progressive, period-by-period evaluation capturing evolving project dynamics.
Collapsed As-Built (“But-for”) Analysis – Powerful in retrospective claims to demonstrate hypothetical outcomes without delay events.
Impacted As-Planned Analysis – Common for assessing the effect of specific employer-caused delays.
Our approach ensures:
Critical path integrity is preserved and justified.
Concurrence and causation are transparently evaluated.
Entitlement to extension of time (EOT) is substantiated with precision and authority.
Whether supporting contractors in securing relief from liquidated damages or assisting employers in dissecting entitlement, we deliver decisive analysis that drives resolution.
Standing Time and Loss of Productivity: Quantifying the Hidden Costs
Extended site presence, idle labour, and underutilised equipment all contribute to commercial losses that are often difficult to articulate. EVRA Consulting excels in unearthing and substantiating these claims by:
Tracking resource deployment in real-time using site records, timesheets, and progress data.
Analysing actual vs. planned productivity using benchmarking, norm-based comparisons, and earned value metrics.
Isolating causation — whether due to late information, access restrictions, or design changes — and attributing them contractually.
Calculating financial impact using defendable cost data and industry benchmarks.
We convert ambiguity into actionable, evidence-backed claims that clearly demonstrate entitlement and impact.
Expert Reports for Adjudication: Evidence That Speaks
In adjudication and formal dispute resolution, the strength of your position often lies in the strength of your expert. EVRA Consulting’s experts deliver reports that are:
Meticulously detailed and methodologically rigorous, referencing contemporaneous records, established principles, and relevant case law.
Clear, objective, and impartial, providing stakeholders and adjudicators with a transparent view of the facts.
Visually compelling, using Gantt charts, delay fragnets, productivity curves, and heat maps to enhance understanding.
Compliant with procedural rules, ensuring admissibility and maximising influence.
We also offer oral expert testimony and cross-examination support, ensuring that the credibility we bring to paper carries through to the hearing room.
Contractual Fluency and Methodological Precision
Our consultants are fluent in both standard and bespoke forms of contract, including:
NEC3/NEC4 – with deep understanding of early warning, compensation events, and accepted programme provisions.
JCT – including Design and Build, Standard Building and Intermediate forms.
FIDIC Red, Yellow and Silver Books – applying internationally recognised causation and entitlement frameworks.
Custom frameworks and EPC contracts – tailored to the commercial objectives and risk profiles of each project.
With every engagement, we choose the right forensic delay methodology not only for the technical circumstances but also for the legal and procedural environment in which the claim will be adjudicated.
Why EVRA Consulting?
Unrivalled Industry Expertise – Our team includes planners, engineers, quantity surveyors, and legal professionals with decades of combined experience.
Tailored Methodologies – We don’t force a method to fit the project; we fit the method to the facts.
Court-Tested Credibility – Our reports and experts have stood up in courts, tribunals, and adjudications across the UK and internationally.
Collaborative and Transparent Approach – We work closely with your legal and project teams to build trust, clarity, and persuasive narratives.
FAQ
What is Forensic Delay Analysis?
Forensic Delay Analysis is the retrospective examination of delay events and their impact on a project’s critical path. It involves analysing project schedules, site records, and correspondence to determine what caused delays, when they occurred, who was responsible, and what their effect was on completion dates and entitlements.
How can EVRA Consulting help with a delay or disruption claim?
EVRA Consulting provides expert assistance in both the preparation and defence of claims by:
Repairing and validating project programmes
Identifying and quantifying delay events
Performing detailed disruption and productivity loss analyses
Preparing extension of time claims
Producing expert reports for adjudication, arbitration, or litigation
Our consultants ensure that all findings are methodologically sound, evidence-based, and contractually aligned.
What types of claims do your Forensic Delay Analysts support?
We specialise in supporting a range of construction and infrastructure-related claims, including:
Extension of time (EOT) claims
Disruption and loss of productivity claims
Standing time claims
Acceleration and prolongation cost claims
Defence against unjustified delay or disruption allegations
What types of contracts do you work with?
Our consultants are proficient with all major standard and bespoke forms of construction contract, including:
NEC3 / NEC4
JCT (Design and Build, Standard, Intermediate)
FIDIC (Red, Yellow, Silver Books)
ICE and bespoke EPC / D&B contracts
We tailor our analysis to match the contractual framework and procedural requirements specific to your project.
What delay analysis methodologies does EVRA Consulting use?
We apply a range of established forensic delay analysis techniques, including:
Time Impact Analysis (TIA)
Windows Analysis
As-Planned vs. As-Built
Collapsed As-Built (But-for Analysis)
Impacted As-Planned
The choice of methodology depends on the contract, the availability of records, and whether the claim is being assessed prospectively or retrospectively.
How quickly can you mobilise?
We understand that delay disputes are time-sensitive. Depending on complexity and availability of information, we can typically begin a preliminary review within 48 to 72 hours of engagement, and deploy a full team rapidly if required.
Can you help if the project programme is flawed or missing?
Yes. One of our core strengths is programme repair and reconstruction. We can rebuild as-planned or as-built schedules using contemporaneous data, correspondence, site diaries, and progress reports to create a credible baseline for analysis.
What if we’re already in adjudication or dispute proceedings?
Our experts can quickly step in to provide:
Independent expert reports for adjudication, arbitration, or litigation
Critical path and causation analysis
Delay event mapping
Expert witness services and hearing support
We ensure your case is clearly articulated, thoroughly supported, and procedurally sound.
Do you assist both contractors and employers?
Absolutely. We act for:
Main contractors seeking to demonstrate entitlement to additional time or costs
Employers and developers seeking to challenge or defend claims
Subcontractors and specialist trades impacted by delays or disruption
We always maintain professional objectivity and analytical rigour, regardless of whom we’re advising.
What information do you need to start a delay analysis?
While the precise documentation will vary, we typically request:
Project baseline and updated programmes
Contract documents and amendments
Progress reports and meeting minutes
Site diaries, photos, and correspondence
Resource and cost data (if applicable)
Our team will guide you through a tailored data request checklist at project commencement.
What sets EVRA Consulting apart from other delay experts?
Specialist Expertise – Delay analysis is not an add-on service for us; it’s a core competency.
Credibility in Dispute Resolution – Our expert reports and methodologies are regularly relied on in adjudications, arbitrations, and courts.
Strategic and Commercial Insight – We understand that delay disputes are not just technical — they’re also about risk, negotiation, and resolution.
Responsive, Collaborative Approach – We work closely with your legal and commercial teams to align strategies, timelines, and outcomes.
How do we engage your services?
To get started, simply contact us via email or phone to arrange an initial consultation. We’ll discuss your situation, understand your objectives, and outline a bespoke approach tailored to your needs.
For claims that demand clarity, disputes that require credibility, and programmes that need precision — EVRA Consulting is your trusted partner in forensic delay analysis.
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