CCL's experience can either help initiate new construction activities or expand existing operations within the United States. CCL CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS, INC. has also successfully assisted clients in the negotiation of contracts, claims, and disputes. Our goal is to help your organization maintain business relationships and to obtain the necessary settlement to satisfy internal economic and cost considerations.

U.S. CONSTRUCTION MARKET

 

CCL personnel are familiar with U.S. construction operations, techniques, and standards and can advise on acquisitions, market segments, regional differences, economic opportunities, U.S. bid or tender procedures and the management and operation of construction-related businesses for those wishing to enter the U.S. construction market.

Representative services include:

• Assist in development of acquisition strategies.
• Evaluate acquisition reputation and ability to deliver on-time projects.
• Evaluate market potential.
• Constructability and schedule reviews.

 

CONTRACTS

 

Familiar with the various construction contracts used in the United States and on international projects, CCL personnel can help ensure performance conforms to standard form U.S. construction contracts such as the American Institute of Architects A201 and Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee. CCL provides assistance in the negotiation of contracts and review of contract clauses dealing with schedules, cost control and reporting, quality control, change orders and claims administration. Contract reviews may include evaluation of the owner's agreements with designer, contractor or construction manager and assessment of risk in proposed agreements. CCL's independent review of the proposed project contracts, schedules, and costs may assure conformance with standard U.S. construction industry practices. CCL can also help in dealing with U.S. contractors and designers on projects outside of the U.S.

 

DISPUTES

 

CCL provides comprehensive services in the negotiation of construction claims and disputes. The experience of CCL's staff in claims and schedule analysis and damages evaluation allows CCL to support your project team and management in the audit, defense, presentation and negotiation of disputes. CCL can help develop appropriate variation and claim requests in a form that will encourage resolution or payment.