Clients of The Sutor Group

Alaska Marine Highway System

The Sutor Group was engaged by the Alaska Marine Highway System to assist in the review and evaluation of the quantification of damages of a claim asserted by Alaska Ship and Dry-dock. Alaska Ship and Dry-docks claim was in excess of $7 million including liquidated damages assessed by AMHS. more >

Other Projects:M/V Kennicott
                           M/V Malaspina Habitability Refurbishment
                           M/V Tustumena Refurbishment
                           M/V Tustemena

Location: Juneau, Alaska

Alaska Petroleum Contractors, Inc.

The Sutor Group was engaged by Alaska Petroleum Contractors, Inc. to prepare a claim for damages. Alaska Petroleum was the general contractor on the project. Our claim quantification impacts totaled $1,119,863.more >

Other Projects:50 Unit Indian Residential Housing

Location: Anchorage, Alaska

Aldrich and Associates, Inc.

The Sutor Group was engaged by Aldrich and Associates and two subcontractors to prepare a price proposal for equitable adjustment with respect to various changes that occurred on the project. Our claim quantification impacts totaled $523,173.more >

Location: Bothell, Washington

Allen L. Bender, Inc.

The Sutor Group was engaged by Allen L. Bender, Inc. to evaluate and establish the overall pricing guidelines to be followed in determining the net settlement proposal of Bender and its 32 subcontractors. We assisted Bender and its subcontractors in all aspects of the preparation and submittal of the settlement proposal including completion of appropriate forms, the preparation of detailed reports for each contractor, and participation in settlement negotiations. Our work was performed in compliance with guidelines outlined in Part 49 and 31 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The net contract adjustment to the contract was $5,115,328.more >

Location: Sacramento, California

American International Group

Location: New York, New York

American Line Builders, Inc.

Location: Dayton, Idaho

American Microsystems, Inc.

Location: Pocotella, Idaho

Ameron, Inc./ Protective Coatings Division

The Sutor Group was engaged by Allen L. Bender, Inc. to evaluate and establish the overall pricing guidelines to be followed in determining the net settlement proposal of Bender and its 32 subcontractors. We assisted Bender and its subcontractors in all aspects of the preparation and submittal of the settlement proposal including completion of appropriate forms, the preparation of detailed reports for each contractor, and participation in settlement negotiations. Our work was performed in compliance with guidelines outlined in Part 49 and 31 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The net contract adjustment to the contract was $5,115,328.more >

Location: Boise, Idaho

Arango Construction

This matter involved the alleged wrongful termination of a sub-subcontractor on the Point of Entry project at the Canada/Washington border. The sub-subcontractor alleged that the subcontractor wrongfully terminated it from the project. The Sutor Group was engaged by Arango Construction Company to assist in the review of the claim presented by its sub-subcontractor, Wedco Construction, Inc.more >

Location: Seattle, Washington

Arrington Construction Company, Inc.

The Sutor Group was engaged by Arrington Construction Company, Inc. to evaluate and establish the guidelines to be followed in determining the settlement proposal for a termination for convenience. We assisted Arrington and its major subcontractor in all aspects of the preparation and submittal of the settlement proposal including completion of appropriate forms and the preparation of detailed reports. Our work was performed in compliance with Arrington's Prime Subcontract with MK-Ferguson of Idaho Company and applicable sections of the Federal Acquisition Regulations.more >

Other Projects:Telex Facility

Location: Boise, Idaho

Atlas Mechanical, Inc.

Location:Boise, Idaho

Aztech Electric

Location: Spokane, Washington

Baugh Construction

The Sutor Group was engaged by Baugh Construction to assist in the preparation of a price proposal for equitable adjustment. Our claim quantification impacts totaled $1,084,580.more >

Other Projects:Science Facility II -Biology

Location: Seattle, Washington

Bouten Construction Co.,

The Sutor Group was engaged by Bouten Construction Co. and three first tier subcontractors (including mechanical and electrical) and two second tier subcontractors to prepare a price proposal for equitable adjustment with respect to various changes that occurred on the project. Our claim quantification impacts totaled $2,551,020.more >

Location: Spokane, Washington

BP America

Location: Ship contractors & ship owners

Bremerton Concrete Products, Inc.

Our engagement involved to separate assignments. The first assignment was to review the impact claim that had been previously prepared by BCP on the Cabrillo project and make appropriate corrections. The second assignment involved an analysis of the business devastation damages incurred by Bremerton Concrete Products as a result of cash flow shortages and result in business failure flowing from the problems encountered by Bremerton Concrete Products, Inc. on the Cabrillo Beach project. The project claim totaled approximately $1,997,000. The business devastation claim totaled $1,755,000.more >

Location: Marine Contractors

Brutoco Engineering & Construction, Inc.

The Sutor Group was engaged by Brutoco to evaluate a claim on this project that was prepared by Brutoco and provide expert testimony with respect to our results. Claim amount $1,280,400.more >

Other Projects:Route 101 - San Mateo County To Army Street
                           San Ramon Bypass Channel II, Walnut Creek

Location: Fontana, California

Ceccanti, Inc.

The Sutor Group was engaged to quantify damages incurred by the contractor as a result of specific causes relating to differing site conditions, defective specifications, and other minor issues. The Sutor Group was also engaged to determine the business devastation impact that the claim had on the financial position of Ceccanti. Our analysis indicated a project claim totaling $270,900 and a business devastation claim totaling $82,200.more >

Location: Spanaway, Washington

Cedar Ridge Construction Co., Inc.

The Sutor Group was engaged by Cedar Ridge to evaluate the cost impacts resulting from various extra work directives and differing site conditions. Our quantification of impacts totaled approximately $275,000 and related to approximately 150 various events encountered during project construction.more >

Location: Sequim, Washington

CH2M Hill

The Sutor Group was engaged by CH2M Hill and the District to evaluate the quantum on a $1.9 million claim that was filed by mountain States Construction, Inc. against CH2M Hill in Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District. A complaint was filed in Yakima County Superior Court.more >

Location: Bellevue, Washington

Chubb Group of Insurance Companies

Location: Warren, New Jersey

CignaProperty & Casualty

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Commodore Cruise Lines

The Sutor Group was engaged by Commodore Cruise Lines to review and evaluate claims in the amount of $3,616,798 submitted to Commodore Cruise Lines by Northwest Marine, Inc. Northwest Marine, Inc. was the prime contractor on the project. The Sutor Group was also engaged to present the results of our findings as expert testimony in admiralty arbitration proceedings in New York.more >

Location: New York, New York

Connecticut Surety

Location: Hartford, Connecticut

Constructors-Pamco

The Sutor Group was engaged by Constructors - Pamco to prepare a price proposal for equitable adjustment. The amount of the equitable adjustment was $1,685,184. We presented our findings in negotiation proceedings between Pamco and King County.more >

Location: Seattle, Washington

Contractors Bonding Insurance Company

Location: Seattle, Washington

Cree Construction Co., Inc.

The Sutor Group was engaged by Cree and their subcontractor to quantify the damages relating to project changes as they affected Cree Construction's roofing and drywall work. We prepared a detailed analysis of the claim quantification. The final claim amount totaled approximately $409,000.more >

Other Projects:Dental Clinic Replacement

Location: Edmonds, Washington

DPIC Insurance

The Sutor Group was engaged by DPIC (surety) to evaluate Eberharter Construction's claim submitted to the owner on this project.more >

Location: Seattle, Washington

Edmonds School District

Location: Edmonds, Washington

Encorp/A Division of AMCA International Construction Corporation

The Sutor Group was engaged by Encorp to prepare a request for contract adjustment relating to contract changes and contract extension costs incurred on the project. The impact totaled $2,129,000.more >

Other Projects:Telex Facility

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Eterna-Line Corporation

The Sutor Group was engaged by Eterna-Line's surety, Reliance Surety Company, to prepare a quantification of damages with respect to various changes that occurred on the project. The total impact was $1,178,000.more >

Other Projects:Suitland Parkway

Location: Boise, Idaho

Evergreen State Construction Co., Inc.

The Sutor Group was engaged by Evergreen State Construction, Inc. to prepare a price proposal for equitable adjustment. We also provided expert testimony relating to the cost impacts of various changes that occurred on the project. Our claim quantification impacts totaled $1,913,709. We presented our findings as expert witnesses in a court proceeding.more >

Location: Renton, Washington

Ferguson Construction

Location: Seattle, Washington

Fidelity & Deposit of Maryland

Location: Kirkland, Washington

Fireman's Fund Insurance

Location: Navato, California

Fluor Daniel Northwest

The Sutor Group was engaged by Flour Daniel Northwest to review and analyze a claim brought by PCL Construction Services, Inc and several of its subcontractors. PCL was the general contractor on the project. The claim impacts as requested by PCL totaled approximately $6,400,000. The Sutor Group was also engaged to present the results of our findings in two day mediation proceedings.more >

Location: Hanford, Washington

Fontana Steel

Location: Fontana, California

Globe Machine Manufacturing Company

Location: Tacoma, Washington

Gonzales Boring & Tunneling, Inc.

The Sutor Group was engaged by Gonzales Boring & Tunneling, Inc. (Gonzales) to evaluate project damages incurred on this tunneling project. Gonzales was a tunneling subcontractor to Mike H. Johnson, Inc., the prime contractor on the project.more >

Location: Portland, Oregon

Goodfellow Bros. Inc.

The Sutor Group was engaged by Goodfellow Bros., Inc. to prepare its claim for damages. The total claim value as submitted to the City of Burien was $1,233,819.more >

Location: Maple Valley, Washington

Great American Insurance Company

Location: Seattle, Washington

Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company

The Sutor Group was engaged by Clevco's surety, Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, to prepare a quantification of damages with respect to various changes that occurred on the project. The total impact based on our analysis was $550,300.more >

Location: Seattle, Washington

Highway Construction, Inc.

The Sutor Group was engaged by Highway Construction to assist them in the evaluation of cost impacts to this micro-tunneling project resulting from difficulties encountered with an Iseki Earth-Pressure-Balance micro-tunneling machine.more >

Location: Honolulu, HI

Ida West Energy Company

Location: Boise, Idaho

IMCO General Construction

IMCO General Construction, Inc. engaged us to prepare a request for additional compensation. Our claim quantification impacts totaled $475,233.more >

Location: Bellingham, Washington

Insco/Dico Group

Location: Irvine, California

Insurance Company of the West

The Sutor Group was engaged by Pacific Crest and its surety, Insurance Company of the West, to assist in the preparation of its damages it sustained on the Kachess Dam project. The total amount of the claim as submitted to The Bureau of Reclamation was approximately $3,000,000.more >

Location: Seattle, Washington

Intel Corporation

Location: Portland, Oregon

Intermountain Construction, Inc.

The Sutor Group was engaged by Intermountain and seven subcontractors to quantify damages incurred as a result of changes in the method and manner of performance on the project. An individual claim was prepared for each subcontractor and the prime contractor and included in one integrated proposal to the government. The total combined impact was approximately $2,400,000.more >

Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho

Jack Wiggins Construction Co., Inc.

The Sutor Group was engaged by Wiggins to review a claim that had been prepared previously on behalf of the contractor and make whatever adjustments were appropriate based on our findings.more >

Location: Edmonds, Washington

John Griffin Construction, Inc.

Location: Corona, California

John Holland Corporation

Location: Australia

Kadin Corporation

The Sutor Group was engaged by Kadin Corporation to compute the damages that were incurred by Kadin as a result of Westwood Alaska, Inc.'s late delivery of pre-fabricated modular housing units and defects in Westwood's performance in constructing the modular units that were delivered. Kadin was a defendant in this lawsuit. This lawsuit was brought by Security State Bank on behalf of Westwood Corporation for non-payment under Westwood's purchase order agreement with Kadin. The Sutor Group was engaged by Kadin to compute project impacts.more >

Location: Hoonah, Alaska

Kallmann McKinnell & Wood Architects, Inc.

Location: Seattle, Washington

Kasler Corporation

The Sutor Group was engaged by Kasler's attorney, Erik Eike, to critique a claim that was submitted to Kasler by Frank Coluccio Construction Co. Frank Coluccio Construction was a subcontractor on a project at the Honolulu International Airport on which Kasler was the prime contractor. Our claim computation indicates damage impacts of $66,300 as opposed to $338,300 as submitted by Coluccio Construction.more >

Location: Highland, California

King County Council

Robert E. Sutor was appointed by the King County Council to the Independent Financial Review Committee to assess the Mariners Baseball Stadium project. Mr. Sutor was the chairman of the IFRC Subcommittee on Construction Cost and Maintenance. The Cost Subcommittee performed a detailed risk and strategic evaluation of the stadium project and issued a formal report to the King County Council in December of 1996 which raised serious questions regarding the risk of potential cost overruns due to overlap of design with construction and recommended both a delay in contract award and a significant contingency. As is common knowledge, the Mariners proceeded with their original plan and incurred the substantial overruns ($125 million) predicted in The Sutor Group report. Mr. Sutor was extensively involved in evaluation of the proposed project budget and schedule issued by the Public Facilities District, as well as, program and project management policies and procedures.more >

Location: Seattle, Washington

Lake Haven Utility District

Location: Tacoma, Washington

Lakeside Industries

The Sutor Group was engaged by Lakeside to evaluate cost impacts incurred on this project by both Lakeside and its dirt subcontractor, R.J. Lampers Construction. Based on our findings, which were complete in June 1989, a total combined impact for both Lakeside and R.J. Lampers of $510,000 was indicated.more >

Location: Seattle, Washington

Liberty Bond Services

Location:Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania

Manson Construction & Engineering

The Sutor Group was engaged by Manson Construction & Engineering to review and evaluate claims in the amount of $342,185 submitted to Manson by Sanders & Associates, Inc. Manson was the general contractor on the project and Sanders was a subcontractor to Manson. The Sutor Group was engaged to present the results of our findings as expert testimony in the Superior Court, Pierce County, Washington.more >

Location: Seattle, Washington

Marmolejo Contractors, Inc.

Location: Portland, Oregon

Metric Construction Co., Inc.

The Sutor Group was engaged to review a claim submitted by Metric for damages relating to disputed extra work items and extended contract performance costs.more >

Other Projects:Key West Whole House Improvements

Location: Norton AFB, California

Mid Mountain Contractors

The Sutor Group was engaged by Mid Mountain Contractors to assist in the resolution of a dispute related to the Kittitas County Gas Line project. The total amount of the claim as submitted to Puget Sound Energy was $5,620,712.more >

Location: Seattle, Washington

Montgomery Watson

We participated in the original management proposal to King County on behalf of Montgomery Watson and CH2M Hill. Our project involvement related to bid packaging, interface with construction industry groups, claims and contractual change management. We were the lead consultant on revising the general & special conditions to King County's prior specifications which we found to be unworkable from a contract management standpoint.more >

Location: Bellevue, Washington

Olympic Western Company

The Sutor Group was engaged by Olympic Western Company to prepare a request for additional compensation for work it was performed on the City of Port Angeles Fire Station.more >

Other Projects:Burnt Bridge Creek Diversion Pump Station

Location: Tacoma, Washington

Ormond Construction Company

The Sutor Group was engaged by Ormond Construction Company to evaluate and establish the guidelines to be followed in determining Ormond's settlement proposal for the termination for convenience of the ECF Dry Cell Construction Project. We assisted Ormond, its subcontractors and major suppliers in all aspects of the preparation and submittal of the settlement proposal including negotiation of the methodology with Westinghouse Electric Corporation, completion of appropriate forms and preparation of detailed reports. Our work was performed in compliance with Ormond's contract with Westinghouse and applicable sections of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The settlement proposal amount submitted was $1,423,584.more >

Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho

Pacific Components, Inc.

Review cost and impacts relating to a non-performing subcontractor.more >

Location: Seattle, Washington

Pacific Crest Construction, Inc.

The Sutor Group was engaged by Pacific Crest and its surety, Insurance Company of the West, to assist in the preparation of its damages it sustained on the Kachess Dam project. The total amount of the claim as submitted to The Bureau of Reclamation was approximately $3,000,000.more >

Location: Seattle, Washington

Pima County Public Works Department, Flood Control and Transportation Divisions

The Sutor Group was engaged by Pima County to evaluate pricing for removal of approximately 12,300 cy of asbestos containing earthen materials pursuant to contract provisions and Federal Acquisition Regulations imposed by Corps of Engineers (funding service).more >

Location: Tucson, Arizona

Plano Builders Corporation

The Sutor Group was engaged by Plano Builders Corporation to review a request for equitable adjustment relating to differing site conditions and work sequence disruption. We recomputed many of the impact amounts and our analysis indicated total damages of approximately $1,351,000.more >

Other Projects:Malmstrom Air Force Base

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Pozzo Construction Co.

Location: Santa Fe Springs, California

Progressive Casualty Insurance Company

Location: Mayfield, Ohio

Pueblo Contracting Services, Inc.

Location: San Fernando, California

Ramco, Inc.

The Sutor Group was engaged by Ramco, Inc. to prepare a quantification of damages with respect to various changes that occurred on the project. The total impact based on our analysis was $557,685.more >

Location: Boise, Idaho

Ranger Insurance

Location: Houston, Texas

RCI Construction Group

The Sutor Group was engaged by Robison Construction, Inc. to prepare damages analysis that was submitted to its pipe and coatings supplier. The total impact damage claim totaled approximately $900,000.more >

Other Projects:Tanner Creek Stream Diversion Project - Phase 5

Location: Sumner, Washington

Reliance Surety Company

The Sutor Group was engaged by Reliance Insurance Company to evaluate certain aspects of a claim for additional compensation alleged by Tester Drilling, Inc. Tester Drilling was a subcontractor to Red Samm Construction, Inc the principal of Reliance.more >

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Reynolds Electric, Inc.

The Sutor Group was engaged by Sletten and Reynolds Electric to evaluate the damage computations that were submitted to Sletten by Superior Electric, Inc. Superior Electric was a sub to Sletten Construction on this project. Sletten was a sub to Reynolds Electric Company. The Sutor Group was also engaged to present the results of our findings as expert testimony in litigation proceedings.more >

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

S&W Utilities Contractors, Inc.

The Sutor Group was engaged by S&W Utilities and its insurance companies, Valley Insurance Company and Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, to assist in valuing the unpaid changes and earned contract value.more >

Location: Tacoma, Washington

Scoccolo Construction, Inc.

he Sutor Group was engaged by Scoccolo Construction, Inc. to review and evaluate the quantification of damages in the amount of $322,896 submitted to Scoccolo Construction, Inc. Scoccolo was the prime contractor on the project. The claim damages were presented to Scoccolo by Curb One, Inc. Curb One was a subcontractor on the project. The Sutor Group was also engaged to present the results of our findings as expert testimony in an arbitration hearing.more >

Location: Burien, Washington

Sequoyah Corporation

Location: Seattle, Washington

Seward Ship's and Drydock

Seward Ship's Dry-dock hired us to prepare its claim against Bird-Johnson Company its subcontractor and to defend against the counter claim from Bird-Johnson. Our claimed damages totaled $1,284,522. Project descriptionmore >

Location: Seward Alaska

Simplot Construction Co.,

Location: Boise, Idaho

Sletten Construction Co., Inc.

The Sutor Group was engaged to perform a cursory review of a previous claim on the project that had been previously submitted to and rejected by the owner. The Sutor Group was eventually engaged to prepare a complete new claim quantification for the project on behalf of Sletten and White & McNeil and to assist the contractor during the owner agency audit (Defense Contract Audit Agency, Seattle office). Claim amount $2,876,000.more >

Location: Great Falls, Montana

St. Paul Surety

Location: Federal Way, Washington and Baltimore, Maryland

Star Insurance Company

Location: Southfield, Michigan

State of Idaho Transportation Department

The Sutor Group was engaged by the State of Idaho Transportation Department to assist it in the evaluation of the damage claim submitted by M.A. DeAtley Construction, Inc. DeAtley submitted a claim in the amount of approximately $700,000.more >

Other Projects:Kootenai Cutoff Through Colburn, Sandpoint and Clark Fork

Location: Boise, Idaho

Stolte, Inc.

Location: Los Angeles, California

The Hartford

Location: Hartford, Connecticut

The Massart Company

The Sutor Group was engaged by Massart in quantifying damages incurred as a result of delay and disruption to this project. more >

Location: Wenatchee, Washington

Todd Pacific Shipyards, Inc.

The Sutor Group was engaged by Todd Pacific Shipyards, Inc. (Todd) to assist in the quantification of damages incurred by Todd resulting from alleged compensable owner caused changes. The total quantified impact was $50,459,612 including project impacts, cost of capital, early completion bonuses and proposal preparation costs. Todd's pricing proposal was comprised of two separate submittals, a Direct Pricing submittal totaling $20,197,312 and a Project Impact Pricing submittal totaling $30,262,300. We identified and recommended to Todd, the ship construction expert used by Todd on this project. Our work involved providing accounting, pricing and computer support to the claims team, as well as strategic recommendations.more >

Other Projects:M/V Yakima

Location: Seattle, Washington

Travelers Bond

Location: Federal Way, Washington

Tullus Gordon Construction Co.,Inc.

The Sutor Group was engaged by Tullus Gordon Construction Co., Inc. and two subcontractors to prepare a price proposal for equitable adjustment with respect to various changes that occurred on the project. Our claim quantification impacts totaled $2,176,668.more >

Location: Seattle, Washington

West State, Inc.

Evaluation of impact damages relating to refurbishment of the USS Observation Island and high-tech radar ship. Review of DCAA audits relating to claims. Total impact $1,006,000 (approximate).more >

Location: Portland, Oregon

Western Ash, Inc.

The Sutor Group was jointly engaged by two of the defendants in this lawsuit, Idaho Transportation Department and Western Ash, Inc.(the concrete fly-ash supplier).more >

Location: Spokane, Washington

Weyerhauser Company

Weyerhaeuser engaged us to assist their project management team in the evaluation of a claim, totaling $18,430,338, received from Casey Industrial, Inc. (Casey) relating to the construction of an OSB plant in Heaters, West Virginia.more >

Other Projects:East Campus Sewer Extension

Location: Tacoma, Washington

White & McNeil Excavating

The Sutor Group was engaged to perform a cursory review of a previous claim on the project that had been previously submitted to and rejected by the owner. The Sutor Group was eventually engaged to prepare a complete new claim quantification for the project on behalf of Sletten and White & McNeil and to assist the contractor during the owner agency audit (Defense Contract Audit Agency, Seattle office). Claim amount $2,876,000.more >

Location: Belgrade, Montana

Williams & Abbott Construction, Inc.

The Sutor Group was engaged by Williams & Abbott Construction, Inc. to review a claim in the amount of $572,800 which had been previously submitted to the project owner. Based on the work we performed through date of project mediation, our analysis indicated damages of $340,200 after adjustment for findings.more >

Location: Seattle, Washington

WR Henderson Construction, Inc.

The Sutor Group was requested by Henderson to review and evaluate a "Termination for Convenience" settlement proposal that had been previously prepared and submitted to the owner. This entailed a review of proposal submittals from 12 subcontractors and suppliers, as well as W.R. Henderson's proposal costs. The Sutor Group was also requested to review and evaluate two audit reports issued by the Defense Contract Audit Agency with respect to the prime contractor and mechanical contractor proposals. Our work was performed in compliance with guidelines outlined in Part 49 and 31 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. Combined revised settlement proposal after our adjustments total $953,400. We assisted in drafting the Corps of Engineers Negotiating Memorandum to document the procurement change.more >

Location: Rexburg, Idaho

Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District

The Sutor Group was engaged by CH2M Hill and the District to evaluate the quantum on a $1.9 million claim that was filed by mountain States Construction, Inc. against CH2M Hill in Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District. A complaint was filed in Yakima County Superior Court.more >

Location: Yakima, Washington

YMC, Inc.

Location: Boise, Idaho