Business Details
40 Years
experience
Expert Construction Consulting Services in Overland Park, KS
CCL Construction Consultants has provided specialized construction consulting services since 1986, delivering expertise in construction claims resolution, critical path method (CPM) scheduling, expert witness testimony, and owner's representation. With experience across 1400+ projects globally, we serve attorneys, contractors, and owners by resolving disputes, optimizing project timelines, and providing technical evaluations. Our team leverages decades of hands-on industry experience and proprietary methodologies to address complex construction challenges.We maintain a proven track record of reducing litigation risks through early intervention and have supported high-profile cases, including arbitration for a Finnish nuclear power plant dispute. Our professionals hold deep familiarity with scheduling software like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, ensuring accurate delay analysis and cost evaluations. We combine technical precision with strategic counsel to deliver actionable solutions for domestic and international clients in sectors ranging from infrastructure to healthcare.
Services
Construction Claims
CPM Scheduling
Expert Witness
Owner's Representation
Delay Analysis
Damage Calculations
Defects Evaluation
Arbitration Support
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in construction consulting and dispute resolution.
- Our team has completed 1400+ projects across six continents.
- We specialize in CPM scheduling using Primavera P3/P6, SureTrak, and Microsoft Project.
- Our experts have served as arbitrators and provided testimony in international cases.
- We offer tailored owner's representation services from project inception to closeout.
Services
Construction Claims
We provide comprehensive construction claims analysis, including delay, acceleration, and productivity assessments. Our team prepares and evaluates claims documentation for attorneys, contractors, and owners. With expertise in dispute resolution processes, we help clients quantify damages and present defensible cases in arbitration or litigation.
CPM Scheduling
Our CPM scheduling services optimize project timelines using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. We audit contractor schedules, identify sequencing inefficiencies, and perform forensic delay analysis. Clients receive actionable insights to improve schedule reliability and mitigate late completion risks through proactive management.
Expert Witness
We deliver expert witness testimony for construction disputes, combining technical evaluations with courtroom experience. Our consultants prepare demonstrative exhibits, analyze delay impacts, and quantify damages. Services include arbitration support, deposition preparation, and technical report development for complex construction cases.
Owner's Representation
We provide full-cycle owner's representation from pre-construction planning to project closeout. Services include budget control, schedule monitoring, and change order management. Our team ensures compliance with contract documents while mitigating claims through proactive risk management and dispute resolution strategies.
Delay Claims Evaluation
Our delay claims evaluation identifies responsibility and quantifies costs using forensic scheduling techniques. We analyze critical path impacts, detect schedule manipulation, and determine compensable delays. Clients receive detailed reports to support or defend against delay-related disputes in construction projects.
People
Michael T. Callahan
President
President of CCL with 35+ years of construction consulting experience. Authored multiple industry publications on claims and scheduling. Provides expert testimony in arbitration and litigation cases globally. Developed CCL's proprietary delay analysis methodologies.
Scott Schafer
Senior Consultant
Senior Consultant specializing in CPM scheduling and construction claims analysis. Manages complex delay evaluations for infrastructure and industrial projects. Provides technical support for expert witness testimony and arbitration proceedings.
Colin Newbold
Consultant
Consultant with expertise in project scheduling software and construction defect evaluations. Supports forensic delay analysis and damage calculations for commercial and institutional projects. Assists in preparing expert reports for litigation.
Questions
What construction sectors does CCL specialize in?
We serve commercial, industrial, healthcare, infrastructure, and institutional construction sectors globally.
Can CCL handle international construction disputes?
Yes, we've worked on projects in Europe, Middle East, Asia, and provided arbitration support for cross-border cases.
What scheduling software does CCL use?
We specialize in Primavera P3/P6, Microsoft Project, and SureTrak for schedule preparation and forensic analysis.
Do you provide expert testimony services?
Yes, our consultants regularly serve as expert witnesses in construction claims and delay disputes.
How does CCL help prevent construction claims?
We implement proactive risk management strategies, schedule audits, and early dispute resolution processes to minimize claims.
What project delivery methods do you support?
We work with design-bid-build, construction management, design-build, and guaranteed maximum price delivery systems.
