Case Study: Columbia Ventures resolves a construction delay claim with SmartPM

Columbia Ventures cuts a 30-page claim into half a page with SmartPM

Columbia Ventures, a commercial real estate developer, faced a significant challenge when their general contractor (GC) submitted a large, unsupported delay claim at the end of a multifamily project. The claim lacked proper documentation and threatened to trigger costly legal proceedings. To resolve this factually, Columbia Ventures turned to the schedule analytics platform from their vendor, SmartPM, to build a data-driven defense.

Using SmartPM, Columbia Ventures analyzed the GC's own schedule data to filter out irrelevant information and isolate the true causes of delay. The vendor's platform provided compelling visual data and analysis that allowed Columbia Ventures to counter the GC's claims with facts, removing emotion from the negotiation. This SmartPM solution enabled a successful settlement without resorting to litigation, saving both significant time and money. The experience proved the tool's value as an essential form of insurance for construction projects.

Columbia Ventures