3D Risk Ltd
Planning Engineers & Cost Consultants,
Programme Analysis, 3D CG Modelling
Expert Witness Support Services

Contract Claims

Adjudication

Arbitration Support

Conciliation

Dispute Resolution

Claims Preparation

Expert Witness

Litigation Support

Mediation

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Negotiation

Programmers

3D Modelling

Understanding what the problem is:

At 3D Risk Ltd, we have found that it is normally the understanding of a problem that causes disputes rather than the cause & effect itself in so much that the problem is unclear and not truly understood by the client.

If a problem is not understood then it is unlikely that the client will understand the full implications of the problem and more often than not, it is unlikely that the client will accept liability for a problem that he does not truly understand.

However, once the cause and effect is understood, it is more likely that a negotiated settlement of liability and cost can be reached amicably, without the need for adjudication, arbitration or other costly and more hostile process.

It is therefore essential that the problem is explained in such a manner as to leave the client in no doubt as to what the problem is, the cause of that problem and ultimately what effect that problem has had on the works.

Explaining the problem:

Over the past 20 years, we have developed innovative methods to assist the client in understanding a problem, making it clear what the problem is, the cause, effect and ultimately the liability of that problem.

It uses a system that we have developed and refer to as 3D Risk Management and was originally developed by our associates to assist contractors in controlling and / or reducing the risk taken on throughout the various stages of a contract.  It uses 3D modelling, combined with the experience and presentational skills of our associates, and links the programmes with the cost plan and ultimately the resources (both planned and actual) and cash flow.

Apart from enabling us to clarify problems with the client, we are able to:

• Interpret Contract Drawings (to assist in visualizing the contract & assist the contractor in understanding what is required.)

• Check the Buildability of a Contract   (Highlight & realize interference problems at an early stage.)

• Check Programme Viability & Proposed Methods of Construction

• Analyse the Contract (for Value Engineering purposes & assist in problem solving)

• Demonstrate Cause & Effect (of changes made to a contract)

If all else fails:

If & when all reasonable dialogue is exhausted and a negotiated settlement cannot be reached amicably, without the need for adjudication or arbitration then we can:

• Provide a service as an honest broker and introduce the parties to alternative dispute resolution.

• Provide immediate advice when ambushed by a supplier who has instigated adjudication.

• Serve notice and pursue outstanding money by adjudication.

• Provide the service of an expert witness for liability and quantum when in arbitration.

• Introduce arbitrators, lawyers and mediators who will provide a cost effective.

If you find these services of interest on past or present contracts then please do not hesitate to contact us through one of the methods detailed on the 'Contact Us' area of this web-site.