Asia

HIGH-SPEED RAIL PROJECT

⚲ Taiwan

Contract and Claims Management Services

Contractor JV

2003-2004

350km of track along the west coast of Taiwan, from the capital Taipei to the southern city of Kaohsiung.

Seconded to the client to provide contract and claims management for the construction of Region 2 (Taipei to Taichung) of the track and core systems installation.

METRO PROJECT

⚲ Southeast Asia

Dispute Advisory Services

Contractor

2018-2021

A 33km metro line, with eight car trains carrying more than 2,000 passengers each, serving a total of 17 stations.

Instructed to prepare Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) referrals on behalf of the contractor and provide advice on DAB matters.

STATIONS FOR MASS RAPID TRANSIT LINE

⚲ Singapore

Delay and Quantum Services

Contractor

2022

Design and construction of two stations and two viaducts at a total length of 1.3km.

Instructed to submit contractual claims for delays and additional costs on behalf of our client against the employer.

MASS RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT

⚲ Southeast Asia

Dispute Advisory Services

Contractor

2018-2021

Development of a mass rapid transit project in Southeast Asia comprising over 100km track and 21 stations, 7 of which are underground.

Preparation of DAB referrals on behalf of the contractor and provision of advice on DAB matters.

SINGAPORE MASS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM

⚲ Singapore

Commercial Management and Quantum Claims Services

Main Contractor

1999-2002

Design and construction of Contract 704 for the Singapore Land Transport Authority comprising two underground civil defence stations, 5km of bored tunnels, 2km of dual lane viaduct, and other associated civil and architectural works.

Seconded a project commercial manager and assistant commercial manager to the main contractor.

Also instructed to prepare defence to significant and numerous design consultant claims alleging additional costs as a result of re-design and unforeseen client requirements. Response included reference to design consultancy agreements and tender services deed, which clearly defined the scope and pricing requirements.

LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT LINE 3 (LRT 3)

⚲ Malaysia

Delay and Quantum Claims and Quantity Surveying Services

System Work Package Contractors, Project Development Partner (PDP), and Subcontractor

2014-2024

A 37km light rail line connecting the Greater Klang Valley urban area with 26 stations that included viaduct, station, and associated works. Prepared consolidated extension of time and loss and expense claim, including prolongation costs, against the main contractor. Carried out training for the client’s project team.

On another package, Rimkus formed part of the claim consultant’s team fully retained by the PDP appointed by the government of Malaysia to manage, execute, and complete the overall project. Carrying out multi-tier contract administrations, advising on claims particularly on variations, internal reporting, and co-ordination with PDP project teams.

Further provided quantity surveying tasks for the internal fit-out works to the elevated section V2, including preparation of monthly progress claims, conducting site valuations, assessing subcontractor tenders, managing subcontract awards, and evaluating subcontractor progress claims.

SUBANG – SKYPARK DOUBLE TRACKWORKS (SUBANG SKYPARK)

⚲ Malaysia

Quantity Surveying Services

Turnkey Contractor

2012-2016

The project refers to the extension of the KTM Port Klang Line from Subang Jaya to Subang Skypark Terminal. This 8km project involves constructing an elevated double track, implementing signalling, communication, and electrification systems, and connecting to the existing rail network to provide direct rail service to the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SAASA).

Led the commercial and contractual portfolio of a Malaysian consortium for the project. Carrying out all aspects of quantity surveying services and led the preparation, presentation, and discussion of extension of time claims on behalf of the consortium, and managed downstream claims.

LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT SYSTEM UPGRADES AND NEW TRAINS

⚲ Malaysia

Claims Management and Dispute Avoidance Services

Major Public Transport Operator

2023

Upgrades to the current light rail transit line over a 5-year period. The project will include an upgrade to its automatic train control system and the purchase of 27 new trains.

Assessed contractor claims and attended a series of negotiation meetings with the employer to facilitate dispute avoidance and an amicable settlement of the claims.

RAPID TRANSIT NETWORK PROJECT

⚲ Southeast Asia

Dispute Advisory Services

Contractor

2018-2019

A planned rapid transit network comprising 20km track, 17 trains, and 14 stations.

Instructed to prepare DAB referrals on behalf of the contractor and provide advice on DAB matters.

KLANG VALLEY ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK (KVDT)

⚲ Malaysia

Quantum Expert Determination Services

Subcontractor

2021

Upgrading of the railway infrastructure and system works for Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) Berhad.

Provided an independent quantum assessment on behalf of a Malaysian system specialist contractor to assess completed works done and other expenses, for the submission to a CIPAA Adjudicator in a nonpayment dispute.

EAST COAST RAILWAY LINK INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT

⚲ Malaysia

Delay and Advisory Services

Subcontractor

2017-2022

A 665km rail line connecting the undeveloped east coast to the economic centres on the west coast, including Kuala Lumpur.

Production of delay event narratives for extension of time claims and drafting responses to the superintending officer’s determination of said extension of time. Provided advisory services to prepare and defend prolongation costs claims.

JOHOR BAHRU-SINGAPORE RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM (RTS) LINK

⚲ Malaysia

Delay and Quantum Claims Services

Subcontractor

2023-2025

A 4km twin-track cross-border rail project connecting Johor Bahru and Malaysia, with Singapore.

Drafting contractual notices, correspondence, and interim claims in relation to variation, disruption, extension of time, and prolongation costs claims.

KLANG VALLEY MASS RAPID TRANSIT (KVMRT) LINE 2

⚲ Malaysia

Delay Services and Quantum Expert Witness Services

Work Package Contractor and Main Contractor

2018-2019, and 2024

The Putrajaya Line is the second of three MRT lines in the Klang Valley, comprising 52.2km automated, driverless rail line runs from Sungai Buloh to Putrajaya.

Updating progress programmes, developing catch-up programmes, and preparing and submitting extension of time applications for the underground package works.

Provided expert quantum services in a statutory adjudication matter concerning the valuation of variations. The dispute involved a subcontractor responsible for the relocation of electrical works.

ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE-TRACK RAILWAY LINK INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT (GEMAS-JB)

⚲ Malaysia

Delay and Quantum Claims Services

Work Package Contractor

2023-2024

192km of electrified double-track railway from Gemas to Johor Bahru, complementing the existing electrified railway service that connects Padang Besar in the north of Peninsular Malaysia to Gemas in the south.

Carried out a review of the baseline, revised baseline, and monthly updated programmes, and an evaluation of extension of time claim submissions. Production of delay event narratives for extension of time claims and drafting of prolongation costs claims.