Introduction
This abstract briefly summarizes Holloway Consulting’s expert services on behalf of the prime contractor or purchaser in litigation with a mechanical subcontractor.
Facts of the Case
The central issue in dispute was whether or not the excessive mechanical time and material billings by the plaintiff mechanical subcontractor should be paid by purchaser.
Key expert Issues
The disputed mechanical costs and billings, largely for stainless and carbon steel pipe setup/fitting/welding/installation, were primarily associated with two process skids. Succinctly stated, the purchaser had concluded that the mechanical piping work on these skids was not worth the amounts billed.
Holloway Consulting’s Findings
At the end of the day, Holloway found that the mechanical sub had failed to meet its own corporate standards and those of the industry and MCAA, failed to satisfy its duties to the purchaser regarding notice of increased costs. Therefore, the resulting nonexcusable excessive costs were unreasonable and should fall to its account.
Decisions
Holloway submitted a report that summarizes the expert services we performed in reaching our findings. This case settled after initial expert reports had been exchanged by the parties.