Claims in Projects: Mastering Claims, Negotiation, Arbitration and Litigation

At Alvid Consulting, We support our clients with complex projects where contractual and financial stakes are significant. One of the critical performance levers: Proactive and structured claims management.

Pourquoi les réclamations sont-elles inévitables ?

In large-scale projects (infrastructure, energy, industry, transport), contractual claims occur frequently:

🔹 Site access delays,

🔹 Scope modifications,

Interface issues,

🔹 Unforeseen circumstances.

One claim is a formal request for Financial compensation and/or Extension of deadlines based on the contract.

 

What is a successful claim?

A claim does not rest on a simple letter. It is technically and legally constructed, with:

✅ A clearly documented taxable event,

✅ A planning impact analysis (P6 / CPM / TIA),

✅ A quantified financial justification,

✅ A solid contractual basis (FIDIC, CCAG, NEC...).

 

Primavera P6: The Essential Tool

Our team uses Primavera P6 to build robust claims with:

Time Impact Analysis (TIA),

Identification of delays on the critical path,

Scenario simulations (“What if analysis”),

Clear reporting and Gantt generation.

Objective: to justify a End of tape (Extension of Time) or documented additional costs.

 

From Claim to Amicable Settlement

A good claim aims first amicable settlement :

Contradictory meetings,

Mediation or conciliation,

Update of the schedule and contract terms.

Our role? To defend your interests while promoting operational continuity.

 

If the Amicable Settlement Fails: Arbitration or Litigation

🔸 Arbitrage technique(CCI, CMAP, UNCITRAL): Fast, confidential, conducted by experienced arbitrators.

🔸 Judicial litigation resort to national courts, judicial experts, longer procedure.

 

Our team integrates claims experts, construction lawyers, planning engineers and contract managers to secure your position.

 

Alvid Consulting: Our Added Value

Expertise in FIDIC / CCAG / NEC,

Contract Engineering and Claims Management,

Advanced Schedule Analysis (P6, RP AACE, SCL Protocol),

Negotiation and strategic defence of your positions.

 

In summary:

Claims are an essential lever for protecting your rights in a project. But they require rigour, strategy and technical evidence.

At Alvid Consulting, We help you transform conflict situations into managed opportunities.

Facing a complex claim? Let's talk.

contact@alvid-consulting.com

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