Demand Construction Services, Inc.
Claims, Scheduling and Cost Experts
Demand’s core competencies encompass Construction Claims & Expert Testimony, CPM Scheduling, and Cost Estimating. The extensive experience and expertise of the Demand staff also benefit clients through Owner Support and Mediation & Arbitration services. And we share our knowledge base by offering Training & Seminars covering a wide range of construction management operations. Our business objective is to assist clients in identifying and avoiding potential problems before they arise, resolving disputes quickly and equitably, and realizing efficiencies in time and money throughout the construction process.
Claims & Expert Testimony
Demand has extensive experience in analyzing, developing, presenting, defending and settling all types of claims including: differing site conditions, changes, suspension of work, delays, disruption, impact damages, acceleration, defective documents, and contract terminations. A structured methodology produces quality results in a timely manner. Demand’s staff has extensive courtroom experience in providing expert testimony in support of clients’ claims.
CPM Scheduling
Using Primavera® or Microsoft Project® software, Demand provides clients with turnkey scheduling services, schedule reviews and assistance. We have a proven track record for saving owners and contractors thousands of dollars in construction costs as well as valuable time.
Cost Estimating
The construction professionals at Demand possess a diverse background of skills and experience in the critical and complex discipline of cost estimating, including a thorough knowledge of standard practices as well as cost trend surveys and research. Clients benefit through a variety of effective Cost Estimating services in the following areas:
• Design phase estimates
• Change order costs
• Forensic estimating of claim damages
• Completed value/cost-to-complete
• Property damage/loss
• Tax deferment cost segregation studies
• 8(a) Set-aside program estimates
Owner Support
To supplement an owner’s management team, Demand provides a range of support services for all types of construction projects. Tailored to meet individual owner needs, these services can be implemented during the development, design and/or construction phases of the project and range from project scope development to contract closeout.
Mediation & Arbitration
Drawing on extensive claims experience as well as in-depth knowledge of construction contracts, field practices, technical issues, and associated legal principals, Demand’s personnel serve as neutral mediators and arbitrators when disputes arise between owners, contractors, subcontractors, or other parties. We privately facilitate creative, amicable resolutions to disputes while helping clients on both sides avoid costly, adversarial, contentious, often belligerent lawsuits and court proceedings. Demand’s experts are available for appointment to Dispute Resolution Boards.
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Training & Seminars
Demand offers educational seminars to individual clients as well as for meetings sponsored by contractor organizations and trade associations. Our seminars have been attended by thousands of individuals and are constantly revised and upgraded to reflect current industry needs and trends. They are available in partial or full-day formats. Topics include change orders, claims, estimating, scheduling, contracts, and essential project management skills.
Primavera is a registered trademark of Primavera Systems, Inc.
Microsoft Project is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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