AACE CFCC Certified Forensic Claims Consultant case studies
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The Certified Forensic Claims Consultant (CFCC) is one of the expertise certifications offered within the AACE International certification program, positioned alongside the DRMP in the association's expertise-certification tier rather than in its technician or professional tiers. It is aimed at practitioners who analyze, prepare, defend, or resolve construction and contract claims - cost engineers, project controls specialists, schedulers, quantity surveyors, and consultants who must explain causation, entitlement, and quantum in disputes. The AACE CFCC Certified Forensic Claims Consultant case studies are 5 cases and about 1,972 words.
1Concurrent Delay on a Hospital Wing with Float Consumption
A 14-month, $48M hospital wing runs on a CPM schedule with a 90-day contract completion buffer. At month 6, the owner's late release of medical equipment layouts causes a 40-day delay to the MEP rough-in path.
408 words, about 2 min2Productivity Loss Claim Lacking Baseline Data
A mechanical contractor on a 20-month wastewater plant project claims $1.9M in lost labor productivity caused by 1,400 owner-directed change orders and pervasive out-of-sequence work. The contractor supports the claim with the 'measured mile' method, comparing a clean 3-month window early in the project to a disrupted 3-month window late in the project.
361 words, about 2 min3Notice Failure and Waiver Under a 14-Day Clause
A general contractor on a 72M transit station project encountered unforeseen subsurface utilities at month 9, forcing a 3-week work stoppage on the excavation path. The contract requires written notice of a differing site condition within 14 calendar days of discovery, followed by a detailed claim within 30 days.
402 words, about 2 min4Owner's Defense of Design Deficiency vs. Contractor Means and Methods
A design-build contractor delivered a warehouse whose slab cracked within 8 months of occupancy. The owner claims $850,000 in repair and business interruption.
361 words, about 2 min5Schedule Delay Analysis Method Selection Under Weak Records
A forensic consultant is retained 3 years after substantial completion on a $210M power project. The contractor claims 120 days of owner-caused delay.
440 words, about 2 min