Forensic Planner

Hi again Clive,



I usually worked on the contractor side, full bloodied construction worker (engineer, others, etc, etc.).



This time I agree with you that the forensic planner are called at a later stage of the construction claims.



However, it is prudent to apply forensic planner skills at the first instance that a first notice of claim is put forward during the construction stage. Such skills are invaluable asset of the construction team during the preliminary negotiation stage in the resolution of claims. This will also help the client in minimizing expenses that may lead to arbitration in the event that the contractor got a strong case and powerful presentation of the issues by the contractor.



Cheers,



Charlie

Hello,



In the analysis of claims for extension of time, the baseline programme is used to incorporate the events that impacted on the original schedule. The Forensic planner rule is called upon to do this job.



Regards,



Charlie

Dear All,



It’s interesting to know that there is such thing as "Forensic Planner"...despite being in the oil & gas industry for quite sometime. Maybe becoz I don’t have experience dealing with major contract dispute or arbitration case..



Thanks



norzul

Rahul,

General information can be found at the Expert Witness Institute and the Academy of Experts as well as within the Civil Procedure Rules.



It is interesting to note that despite being employed (usually but not always) by one side, the expert must remain impartial and his duty is to the court. In our case the expert witness would be an expert in planning and scheduling and be able to analyse what happened (the forensic bit) and then write an opinion. When writing such an opinion one must remember that the expert is likely to have to appear in court (unless the dispute is settled) and be cross-examined possibly over a period of several days (depending on the size and complexity of the dispute)on his ability and authority to express such opinion, as well as be cross-examined on what he may have actually said in the report.



David

see following URL for an excellent article on the characteristics of an Expert Witness:

http://www.gtfairway.com/art0100.html

Cheers

Hi Rahul Mulik,



The expert witness is an exception to the exclusionary rule and is permitted to give opinion evidence. In civil litigation this has statutory authority.



Where a person is called as an expert witness in any civil proceedings, his opinion on any relevant matter on which he is qualified to give expert evidence shall be admissible in evidence.



Kind regards;



Marcio Eduardo

Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

See what do a FORENSIC PLANNER job requires:



To assist with major claims reports and contract analysis.

Extensive experience in Retrospective claims, Critical Path Method (CPM), EOT Claims, Time / Delay Analysis, and preparation of Expert Witness reports is essential to be considered for this role.

Have general planning and scheduling experience on large projects.



Kind regards,



Marcio Eduardo

Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

first time for me to hear about forensic planner...interesting to know...