International

International Claims & Dispute Support

When an international construction project is affected by disputed entitlement, quantum, delay, disruption or variations, the strength of the claim position matters.

We help contractors, subcontractors, legal teams and professional clients prepare, assess and defend construction claims. The focus is simple: structure the entitlement, delay and quantum position before negotiation, settlement or escalation.

When this support helps

When this support helps

This support is for international projects where the claim or defence position needs to be tested, structured and supported before the dispute escalates.

Typical situations include:

  • A major variation account is disputed
  • Entitlement or notice compliance is being challenged
  • Quantum has not been properly substantiated
  • EOT, prolongation or disruption losses need support
  • Acceleration costs are disputed
  • Payment, retention or final account sums remain unresolved
  • A claim needs preparing before arbitration, adjudication, DAB or DAAB proceedings
  • A claim has been received and needs assessing or defending
  • Records, valuation schedules or delay evidence need to be organised
  • Settlement discussions need a clearer commercial position

Claims Preparation and Defence

When entitlement, delay, cost or disruption is disputed, the claim needs more than assertion. It needs a clear contractual basis, supporting records, valuation, delay analysis and quantum position.

We help prepare, assess and defend construction claims so the recovery or defence position is structured before negotiation, settlement or formal dispute proceedings.

This helps with:

  • Extension of time claims
  • Prolongation and disruption claims
  • Variation and change claims
  • Acceleration claims
  • Termination-related claims
  • Claims defence and rebuttal
  • Contractual entitlement reviews
  • Quantum and cost substantiation
  • Claim narratives, schedules and supporting records

Expert and Dispute Support

When an international claim moves toward arbitration, adjudication, litigation, DAB or DAAB, the position needs to be tested before it is relied on.

We provide independent quantum, commercial and dispute support for arbitration, litigation, adjudication, dispute boards, DAAB processes and settlement strategy.

This helps with:

  • Quantum expert reports
  • Independent claim assessments
  • Arbitration support
  • Adjudication support
  • Litigation support
  • Dispute board / DAAB support
  • Quantum evaluation
  • Professional negligence expert support
  • Settlement and negotiation support

Contract Experience

International claims often turn on notice compliance, entitlement, delay, quantum and contract procedure. We support claims and disputes under standard form, EPC, design and build, and bespoke construction contracts used across international markets.

Experience includes:

  • FIDIC
  • EPC contracts
  • Design and build contracts
  • Bespoke construction contracts
  • Bespoke subcontract arrangements
  • Infrastructure and civil engineering contracts
  • Major project contract administration
  • Employer, contractor and subcontractor arrangements
  • Notice, claim and dispute procedure issues

Where We Are Usually Brought In

We are usually brought in where the entitlement, delay or quantum position needs to be prepared, tested or defended before the dispute escalates.

Typical situations include:

  • Major variation accounts needing valuation and support
  • Disputed EOT, prolongation or disruption claims
  • Acceleration claims
  • Contractor or subcontractor claim defence
  • Payment, retention or final account disputes
  • Arbitration, adjudication, DAB or DAAB preparation
  • Expert report requirements
  • Claims requiring better records, schedules or substantiation

Sectors

Experience Across Major Construction and Engineering Sectors

ICRS Consult supports contractors, subcontractors, legal teams and professional clients involved in complex international claims, quantum disputes and construction disputes.

Sector experience includes:

  • Aviation
  • Infrastructure
  • Energy and water
  • Oil and gas
  • Hospitality and leisure
  • Buildings
  • Healthcare
  • Process and industrial projects

Selected International Matters

Selected International Matters

Selected matters showing international quantum, prolongation, acceleration, disruption, and time and cost claims prepared or supported for arbitration, DAB and other dispute processes. Open each matter to see the appointment, dispute issue, our role and the work delivered.

Quantum Expert, MEP Subcontract Arbitration, Healthcare Facility, Dubai

Appointment
Appointed as independent quantum expert in arbitration proceedings.
Issue
Disputed MEP quantum claims on a major healthcare and research facility in Dubai.
Deliverable
Independent quantum expert report addressing the valuation of the disputed MEP claims.

Dispute Adjudication Board Support, Metro Infrastructure Project, Dubai

Appointment
Engaged by a specialist MEP subcontractor to support a FIDIC DAB referral.
Issue
Prolongation and acceleration claims on a major Dubai metro infrastructure project.
Deliverable
Quantum reports for prolongation and acceleration claims submitted to the DAB.

Arbitration Claim Preparation, Major Hotel Development, Dubai

Appointment
Engaged by a joint venture to prepare and strengthen quantum claims for arbitration.
Issue
Substantial unresolved quantum on a major Dubai hotel development requiring properly prepared claims for arbitration.
Deliverable
Quantum claim submissions for arbitration, including valuation schedules, cost substantiation and supporting records analysis.

Subcontractor Disruption Claim, Major Hotel Project, Dubai

Appointment
Assisted the quantum expert as part of an expert team in arbitration proceedings.
Issue
Disputed disruption claim requiring an evidenced assessment of claimed lost labour hours.
Deliverable
Expert assessment of claimed lost labour hours in relation to a subcontractor disruption claim.

Additional Time and Cost Claim, Electrification Infrastructure Works, Canada

Appointment
Engaged by a contractor to prepare a claim for additional time and associated costs.
Issue
Time and cost impacts on a Canadian electrification infrastructure project requiring a properly substantiated claim submission.
Deliverable
Claim submission for additional time and associated costs, including contractual basis, time impact analysis and cost substantiation.

Need support on an international construction claim or dispute?

If unresolved entitlement, delay, disruption or quantum is affecting the recovery or defence position, speak with us before the claim is submitted, defended, settled or escalated. We can help assess the position, structure the evidence and identify the next commercial or dispute route.