Cost Engineering / Blasting Consulting / Claims Investigation / Litigative Support
Cost Engineering
Rock removal/production costs vary depending on location, conditions and the type of blasting method(s) required for excavation. RMS offers the following services to assist in evaluating the scope and costs for your site.
- Project Review -- Site/Geotechnical/Drawings/Specifications
- Means & Methods Review -- Type of Blasting/Monitoring/Excavation
- Quantity Surveys & Cost -- Conceptual/Budgetary/Bid
Claims Investigation
A key element typical absent in most blasting damage claim investigations is a discussion regarding the most "probable" cause of the damage claimed. RMS not only has the expertise to evaluate the blasting that was performed, but also has the multidiscipline construction experience to evaluate the probable cause. All of our reports are produced with the sole intent to assist in averting any litigative action, and we will testify with unwavering conviction as to the content of those reports should litigative action arise.
Blasting Consulting
On the bench, or in the street, the explosive engineers at RMS stand ready to provide the consulting services required for your construction or mining project. Services include but are not limited to the following:
- Blast Plans -- Preparation, Implementation & Oversight
- Blast Design -- Development & Optimization
- Peak Particle Velocity Prediction & Regression Analysis
- Onsite Technical Review and Evaluation
Litigative Support
The experts at RMS also have a proven track record of providing successful litigative support. Case experience includes:
- Blasting Damage -- Construction & Mining
- Blasting Injury -- Construction & Mining
- Subrogation -- Construction & Mining
- Arbitration -- Construction