Simon BraithwaiteMSc, BSc (Hons)

Recognized internationally as a leading quantum and delay expert, Simon has over 25 years of professional experience in the areas of construction consulting, construction and engineering claims, and disputes related to delay, disruption, productivity, and damages.

Regarding his extensive experience in the preparation of claims and expert evidence related to delay, disruption, productivity, and associated damages, he has also provided advice on these issues for live projects. He has provided these services on projects including water treatment, power generation, residential and commercial construction, government projects, stadiums, rail projects, bridges, and process facilities amongst other construction/engineering projects. In addition, Simon has prepared commercial risk analysis for clients on various forms of contract.

Simon has prepared expert submissions for both domestic and international dispute forums. He has presented at mediations on behalf of clients and assisted clients in several settlement negotiations. He has also prepared and reviewed change orders and performed delay analysis, cost estimates and productivity analysis. Additionally, Simon has provided advice to consultants and financiers on troubled construction and engineering projects, including bankruptcy matters, along with surety and insurance claims.

A frequent sought after speaker, Simon has presented at seminars and workshops on delay analysis, cost control, productivity analysis, claims prevention, commercial risk, and expert witness services among other relevant subjects to lawyers, companies, and educational institutions. In addition, Simon often presents to The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Society of Construction Law, Chartered Institute of Building, Global Arbitration Review, AACE International and Instituto Brasileiro de Direito da Construção (IBDiC) on relevant issues.

Geographic Experience

Americas, Asia, Europe, Middle East

Sectors

Aviation, Bankruptcy / Restructuring, Chemical, Commercial and Residential Developments, Energy, Highways and Bridges, Hospitals and Hospitality, Infrastructure, Marine, Ports and Wharfs, Mining, Oil & Gas, Power Projects (Combustible and Renewables), Process Facilities, Rail, Renewables, Stadiums, Wastewater and Sewage Treatment

Areas of Service

Bankruptcy, Builder’s Risk Claim, Commercial Damages, Commercial Management, Construction Claims Consulting, Construction Delay Claims, Cost Estimating, Cross examined, Dispute Resolution, Forensic Cost Engineering, International and Regional Arbitration, Quantum and Delay Expert Services, Surety Claims Consulting

Expert Witness Services

CPM Scheduling, Delay & Disruption, Productivity Loss and Disruption, Government Contracts, Quantum and Delay

Education & Certification

MSc Construction Law and Dispute Resolution
Post Graduate Diploma, Quantity Surveying
BSc (Hons) Construction Management

Associations

FCIOB
FCInstCES
FRICS
MCIArb
Society of Construction Law, Member
Society of Construction Law North America, Founding Member
Member of the Academy of Experts