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James Burson
Non-Testifying Expert
- HND Civil Engineering
- OND BSc Construction
Expert Highlights
- Over 30 years’ experience in commercial management, contract administration, and claims across major infrastructure and building projects.
- Extensive Tier 1 contractor background, with expertise in post-contract commercial management, variation assessment, risk and opportunity management, and subcontractor management.
- Strong track record in preparing and resolving claims through negotiation, adjudication, arbitration, and expert reporting.
- Experienced across multiple procurement models including traditional contracting, management contracting, design & construct, PPP, and Alliance agreements
- Authored expert reports and acted in expert advisory roles in mining and building disputes.
Specialisms
- Construction claims preparation and defence
- Quantum analysis and expert advisory
- Delay impact analysis and disruption claims
- Contract administration and risk management
- Commercial management, variation assessment, and subcontractor negotiations
- Final account settlement and dispute resolution support
Sector Experience
- Rail
- Roads & Highways
- Bridges & Tunnels
- Energy & Utilities
- Oil & Gas
- Commercial Buildings
- Mega Projects
- International
- Mining & Resources
Regional Experience
- Australia
- United Kingdom