Advisory Services
The Advisory team are leaders in quantum (cost), delay (time), project controls (cost/time/schedule), and dispute resolution (quantum/delay/technical). What truly sets us apart isn’t bound by theory; it’s our commitment to putting practical expertise to work side-by-side with you and your legal teams. Our experts are impartial, balanced, and above all contextually aware.
Working from DeSimone offices around the world, our specialists are conversant with the various compliance regulations and best practices endorsed by numerous and international organizations.
What sets DeSimone apart is our collaboration across disciplines. Our team has expertise in quantum, delay, structures, façades, vertical transportation (lifts/elevators), and other specialized disciplines.
Your vision is always our focus. Our interdisciplinary team provides you with exceptional service to keep your goals in sight and under control. That support ranges from planning to contract completion.
From project conception to completion, we advise you on your best options at every phase and for every challenge. The advantage of partnering with a team focused on due diligence is accurate and timely insights into the progress and potential of your project so you maximize profitability.
In procurement, our quantum team understands all common measurement protocols and can provide a clear procurement strategy. Combined with robust cost planning, quality advice is essential for complex project delivery along with accurate identification and management of risk. Similarly, planning or scheduling any construction project is a breeze with our experts on board. The team have a proven track record of helping to deliver successful projects on time and on budget.
Risk mitigation is at the heart of our project controls and management practice. Proper and timely contract administration is essential for project success. Your next project can benefit from tried and tested contract and project management protocols. Our procedures provide a structured framework for each of the recognized phases of a project. We can also support as Employer's Agent where required, ensuring correct monitoring of costs, contract management, and efficient project delivery.
At the end of a project, final account resolution can become protracted. This is particularly true where contract variations or extensions of time are not agreed during the project. Problems increase where project staff are no longer available to explain events. No two final accounts are the same. As a result, things can become very analytical; work with our team to negotiate final accounts. We will help you preserve and enhance commercial relationships and negotiate complex final accounts.
The construction industry can be an adversarial place. Even those who enter projects with the best of intentions can find themselves embroiled in dispute proceedings. Early advice can help you avoid and manage disputes. Our expert dispute resolvers can guide you through the complex process of resolving your dispute.
Adjudication is a time-critical process. After serving a notice of adjudication, a strict timetable must be followed. There is no time to learn the process; you need efficiency and experience on your side. Rest easy in the knowledge that the DeSimone team has extensive experience. The team includes a practicing adjudicator who is on the RICS President's Panel of Construction Adjudicators.
Mediation sees a third party engaged to assist parties in reaching an agreement. It is vital for parties to understand the strengths and weaknesses of their positions. You will no doubt need to compromise to reach an agreement. To achieve this, you should seek an impartial, non-emotional understanding of what to hold for and when to give ground. Our team includes a number of practicing mediators. Let us work to help you reach a successful outcome.
An Expert Determiner is an independent expert appointed by the parties to resolve a dispute. You and your team must understand the requirements of submissions, to put your position forward in the most compelling way. DeSimone's experienced Expert Determiners may be critical to the successful outcome of your dispute.
We provide the confident insight you need to manage disputes effectively. Our experts in quantum, delay, structures, and façades apply deep industry knowledge to every case.
Expert Advisor
Understanding your obligations and entitlements will lead to successful project outcomes. Our claims management specialists can help you prepare your strategy and manage claims effectively. When change occurs, you'll be in a better position to understand the time and cost implications. We guide and advise you as you take steps to reduce delays and cost overruns.
Expert Witness
Despite the best efforts of both parties, negotiated settlements cannot always be reached and formal disputes arise. In such circumstances we work to support the legal team appointed by one of the parties, whether in arbitration, litigation, or another tribunal setting.
The skills shortage is one of the biggest threats to the construction industry. An aging workforce, poor publicity, and a lack of investment are all listed as common reasons why companies struggle to recruit and retain top talent.
However, there are still exceptional individuals working across the construction sector worldwide. It may well be that you are one of them.
If so, you will probably be keen to build and develop your skills and expertise. You may be looking to make the move into the world of contracts and claims. Or perhaps looking for a refresher on the latest techniques for managing projects and avoiding disputes.
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About us
In an industry in which consolidation has become the norm, DeSimone stands apart from large engineering practices. The diversification of our services enables us to support a global clientele experiencing complex challenges. We remain independent so that we are able to provide bespoke and personal solutions, wherever your vision takes you.
Structural engineering is where we began, and it is still the core of our practice. But through the years, we have expanded the services we offer our clients, from façade and building envelope to vertical transportation to steel detailing and fabrication-ready modeling to advisory services.
