Construction Delay & Disruption
Construction projects are inherently complex – and so are the causes and consequences of delay and disruption
HKA’s multi-skilled teams are trusted by contractors, employers, and legal advisers worldwide to decode that complexity. With decades of hands-on experience, we analyse intricate programmes and schedules to establish responsibility, causation, and the resulting impacts with clarity and credibility.
High-calibre expertise in delay and disruption
HKA is a global leader in delay and disruption analysis, with a proven track record across some of the world’s largest and most complex construction projects. But our expertise extends far beyond megaprojects – we are equally trusted to support medium and smaller-scale engagements where clarity, precision, and efficiency are critical.
Our specialists have the skills and experience to analyse even the most intricate extension-of-time claims and schedule-related disputes across all project types and sectors. With over 400 construction professionals – many holding dual qualifications in construction and law – HKA delivers expert analysis that aligns with the expectations of legal forums and tribunals.
Our experience
We provide expert support in areas including:
- Construction management
- Schedule analysis
- Audit of programme sequencing
- Critical path delay analysis
- Productivity assessment
These capabilities are honed through decades of experience on live projects and forensic investigations across jurisdictions. Our incisive reports and authoritative testimony help clients, arbitrators, and courts understand the true causes and consequences of delay – ensuring informed decisions and fair outcomes.
Why HKA
HKA’s delay and disruption specialists have proven their capabilities on many of the world’s most notable megaprojects, as well as medium and smaller-scale construction projects. Our expertise spans the full spectrum of sectors – from buildings, mining and metals, and transportation infrastructure to industrial and manufacturing, nuclear, oil and gas, and power and utilities – delivering insight wherever complex construction challenges arise.
Recognised as a global leader, HKA has consistently topped the Lexology Index for construction experts, earning international recognition for our depth of expertise and commitment to excellence. We invest continuously in the professional development of our delay and disruption analysts, their supporting teams, and the advanced technologies that enhance our service delivery.
Our experts are trained in best practices for reporting and expert witness testimony. Their investigations and evidence benefit from digital modelling and analysis, with input from our in-house BIM (Building Information Modelling) specialists where required – ensuring clarity, precision, and impact in every engagement.
A joined-up approach to delay and disruption
With HKA’s global reach and deep bench of experts, we are uniquely positioned to deploy the right delay and disruption specialist – or assemble a multidisciplinary team – to address every dimension of your dispute. Our integrated approach brings together the full spectrum of expertise needed to analyse and resolve complex issues, including:
- Lost productivity
- Quantum and acceleration
- Lost profits
- Delay and disruption
- Commercial damages
- Engineering and technical issues
- Accounting practices
Our technical experts and advisers are experienced practitioners across more than 250 disciplines – from architecture to seismology, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) to climate impacts – and across sectors ranging from aviation to nuclear. This breadth of knowledge helps to ensure we deliver clear, coordinated, and credible analysis, no matter the complexity or scale of the project.
How we can help
In the face of complex delay and disruption challenges, parties must protect their contractual positions with expert reports and evidence that are:
HKA delivers delay and disruption expertise with precision and pace. Our teams work swiftly to analyse complex schedules, determine causation, and quantify impacts—supporting clients across all sectors, forums, and jurisdictions.
We combine deep domain knowledge with advanced tools and complementary disciplines. From forensic schedule analysis to digital modelling and BIM integration, our approach brings clarity to even the most intricate project challenges.
With a global footprint and scalable resources, HKA can deploy the right delay expert or assemble a tailored team to meet the needs of any project—whether a high-profile megaproject or a mid-sized infrastructure dispute.
Clients trust HKA to deliver clear, impartial, and defensible analysis. Our experts are recognised for their meticulous methods, incisive reporting, and authoritative testimony that stands up to scrutiny in arbitration, litigation, and ADR.
HKA delivers delay and disruption expertise with precision and pace. Our teams work swiftly to analyse complex schedules, determine causation, and quantify impacts—supporting clients across all sectors, forums, and jurisdictions.
We combine deep domain knowledge with advanced tools and complementary disciplines. From forensic schedule analysis to digital modelling and BIM integration, our approach brings clarity to even the most intricate project challenges.
With a global footprint and scalable resources, HKA can deploy the right delay expert or assemble a tailored team to meet the needs of any project—whether a high-profile megaproject or a mid-sized infrastructure dispute.
Clients trust HKA to deliver clear, impartial, and defensible analysis. Our experts are recognised for their meticulous methods, incisive reporting, and authoritative testimony that stands up to scrutiny in arbitration, litigation, and ADR.
HKA is a global leader in delay and disruption analysis – trusted not only on the world’s largest and most complex construction projects, but also on engagements where clarity, precision, and efficiency are paramount. With over 400 construction professionals, many dual-qualified in construction and law, we deliver expert analysis that meets the highest standards of legal forums and tribunals.
