Our methodology

A structured, low-risk way to begin a specialist engagement.

PMCC International engagements typically begin with a short, focused review designed to clarify the position before any major commitment is made. The process is deliberately practical: it gives clients clarity on entitlement, evidence and exposure, and gives PMCC International a sound basis on which to scope and price the work.

Three-step engagement

Initial Review · Tailored Proposal · Engagement.

1

Initial Project Review

A short on-site or remote assessment focused on the issues that matter most for the project at hand.

2

Tailored Proposal

A clear written proposal aligned to the issues, with realistic options and a defined commercial framework.

3

Engagement & Delivery

Senior-led delivery, supported by our expert network where the engagement requires additional capacity.

Step 1 — Initial Project Review

A short, focused review of the position.

The Initial Project Review is designed to be commercially attractive and low-risk. It is a short, scoped exercise — typically a few days of focused work — based on a review of the contract, the programme and a representative sample of the project records, supplemented by structured discussions with the client team and, where appropriate, a short site visit.

The review is designed to identify:

  • Potential active claims (entitlement that may be available to the client)
  • Potential passive claims (exposure to claims that may be brought against the client)
  • Commercial and contractual risks visible at the time of the review
  • Missing or weak evidence and contemporaneous records
  • Contractual weaknesses in notice, programme, variation or payment administration
  • Possible recovery opportunities and avenues for resolution

The output is a structured set of findings that gives the client a clear, independent view of the position — and a sound basis on which to decide what, if anything, to do next.

Step 2 — Tailored Proposal

A scoped proposal aligned to your project.

Following the Initial Project Review, PMCC International prepares a tailored written proposal. The proposal sets out:

  • The recommended scope of work, expressed as defined deliverables
  • Clear roles and responsibilities, including the senior PMCC personnel involved
  • Realistic timing aligned with the project's contractual deadlines
  • Where required, the relevant network specialists to be mobilised
  • A transparent commercial framework — time-based, fixed-fee, capped or hybrid
  • Confidentiality, conflict and professional standards arrangements

The proposal is intended to be the basis of an informed decision, not a marketing document. It contains the recommended approach, the alternatives considered, and an honest view of the limits of what can be achieved.

Step 3 — Engagement & Delivery

Senior-led delivery, supported when needed.

Once the proposal is accepted, PMCC International delivers the work directly. Senior practitioners lead the engagement, manage the analysis and remain the client's day-to-day point of contact. The expert network is mobilised where additional capacity, geographic coverage or specific specialist expertise is needed.

Throughout delivery, our priorities are:

  • Clarity — clear deliverables, regular updates, no surprises on cost or timing
  • Rigour — evidence-led analysis, contractually grounded conclusions
  • Pragmatism — recommendations that take account of commercial reality, not only of the legal position
  • Confidentiality — strict discipline on documents, records and information

Engagements close with a clear handover: documents, models and analyses are delivered in a form the client can use, and key conclusions are summarised for project leadership.

An honest note

What we will not do.

PMCC International will not promise specific recovery outcomes, commit to fixed positions before the analysis is complete, or pursue claims that lack a defensible contractual basis.

Construction claims work is, by its nature, uncertain. Outcomes depend on contracts, evidence, the conduct of the parties and on factors that are not in the consultant's control. We tell clients what we believe is realistic, including when a claim is weak or when settlement is the more rational outcome. That honesty is part of the value we offer — and it is also why we do not use language of guaranteed results.

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