Construction dispute advisory

Independent advice before positions become expensive to change.

Test technical and commercial positions, clarify the real points of disagreement and select a proportionate path to resolution.
Overview

Dispute strategy should be informed by evidence, not escalation momentum.

Early independent review can distinguish strong issues from weak ones, identify missing evidence, expose assumptions and help decision-makers understand the range of realistic outcomes.

Support can be provided directly to a party, alongside legal counsel or in collaboration with another consultancy while maintaining clear roles and confidentiality.

Scope of support

Focused analysis across the issues that matter.

Claim and defence merits review
Issue and evidence mapping
Pre-arbitration assessment
Negotiation and mediation support
Adjudication and arbitration technical support
Expert-team coordination
Settlement-range and option analysis
Document and chronology strategy
Typical engagements

Flexible support for a defined decision or workstream.

Pre-arbitration merits assessment
Mediation support
Independent review of competing positions
Technical support to legal counsel
Deliverables

Clear outputs designed for their intended audience.

Independent advice report
Merits and risk matrix
Issue chronology
Negotiation brief
Mediation presentation
Counsel support memorandum
Technical workplan for formal proceedings
How the work is approached

A structured and auditable process.

01

Clarify the decision, forum and timetable.

02

Identify agreed facts, disputed facts and legal assumptions.

03

Test the programme, records and causal theory.

04

Assess strengths, weaknesses and evidence gaps.

05

Develop proportionate resolution options.

06

Support the selected negotiation or formal process.

Frequently asked questions

Practical answers before the engagement begins.

Is this legal advice?
No. Constructive Advisory provides construction claims, delay, programme and dispute-support services. Legal advice should be obtained from qualified counsel.
When should an independent review be commissioned?
Ideally before a position is finalised or formal proceedings are commenced, while there is still time to improve evidence, narrow issues and select a proportionate strategy.
Can you work with our existing consultant?
Yes. The scope can be designed as peer review, specialist delay support or a defined workstream within a wider team.
Discuss a matter

Clear advice starts with understanding the issue.

Contact Constructive Advisory to discuss a construction claim, delay issue, programme review, dispute-support requirement or potential collaboration.