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 Mr. Boyken has been instrumental in working with clients who have critical project problems, not only finding solutions, but also helping owners with the implementation of these solutions. His work as a Contractor, Project Engineer, Cost Analyst and Turn-Around Specialist uniquely qualifies him, and the firm, to advise clients on projects with foreseeable problematic issues and to resolve the conflicts before they become a hindrance to the project. Mr. Boyken has also provided expert witness testimony regarding project costs, defective construction, project means and methods, and costs for foreclosed or bankrupt properties in cases involving airports, apartments, office buildings and sports arenas. He has led the firm in the development of computer video and animation graphics as trial aids and was instrumental in achieving industry recognition of the firm’s current success. Education
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Georgia Engineering Foundation Seminar Conducted "10 Warning Signs That Your Project is Headed for Trouble" Construction SuperConference – San Francisco, California Estimating Seminar, Center for Disease Control - Atlanta, Georgia Published Standards and Articles "Performing and Reporting Cost Analysis during the Design Phase of a Building Project." ASTM Standard E1804 "Money -- Is your project heading for trouble? How to recognize the Signs." Cost Engineering Magazine AIA Journal. July ’93. Significant programs for which Mr. Boyken and his firm have provided valuable and relevant expertise include, among others: The Venetian Hotel & Casino • Las Vegas, Nevada: Mr. Boyken led the team in investigating construction defects and developing the cost analysis for the claims defense. He is leading the Boyken research team to defend the $150 million claim and assisting in the preparation of the $30 million counter claim. Mr. Boyken is also testifying in the change order arbitration for this project. Newlands Office Building • Bethesda, Maryland: Mr. Boyken was retained to assist with the project close-out including the resolution of change orders, incomplete work, and claims against the contractor. A final agreement was successfully negotiated for all but one issue which was arbitrated. The Bay Resort • Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, British West Indies: Mr. Boyken served as an expert witness and led the project litigation support team to its successful conclusion. This project included the review and analysis of contract documents and establishing the necessary support documentation. The Boyken team worked with the client to develop the support documentation for change orders recovering 90% of the claimed costs. The team provided scheduling information, analysis, damage calculations and testimony demonstrating the owner’s delays to the contractor. The resulting verdict indicated the team’s overwhelming success. Denver International Airport • Denver, Colorado: Mr. Boyken was initially retained on one of 12 national Arbitrators for the Dispute Resolution program, resulting in this mega-project having very few claims. Mr. Boyken later served as an expert witness for the claim between the Airport Authority and the design team. He provided testimony based on his experience on numerous large projects in the US, Caribbean, and England. Job Corps Center • Charleston, West Virginia: A dispute arose between the general contractor and the earth work contractor for changes in conditions during the construction. This assignment included a review of project records, schedules, change orders and an analysis of the earth and rock quantities for construction if the facility were on a different site. The case was resolved favorable for our client. Litigation Support Project Experience: Resort at Summerlin – Las Vegas, Nevada |
