Boost Your Margin.
Protect Your Entitlements.
Matrix Construction Claims Consultants provides senior construction contracts, commercial management, claims, delay/disruption, dispute support and expert support services to the construction and infrastructure sectors.
Founded and led by Ziad A. Shadid, Founder & Director, the consultancy brings 38 years of professional experience across construction, civil & geotechnical engineering, structural steel, contracts, commercial management, project controls, claims, variations, extension of time, delay analysis, dispute support and expert witness-related work.
Based in Melbourne, Australia, Matrix CCC supports contractors, subcontractors, consultants, developers, project owners and legal representatives with practical, commercially focused and contractually sound advice.
This hands-on background allows Matrix CCC to understand both the contractual issues and the day-to-day project realities faced by contractors, subcontractors, consultants and project owners.
ZIAD A. SHADID -
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Ziad A. Shadid is a senior construction contracts, commercial and claims professional with 38 years of experience across Australia, the UAE, the Middle East and international construction markets.
His experience includes civil engineering, structural steel, infrastructure, building, contracts administration, commercial management, claims preparation and assessment, delay and disruption matters, dispute support and expert witness-related assignments.
Ziad has worked with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, developers, project owners and court-related expert assignments, bringing a practical understanding of both project delivery and dispute resolution.
SERVICES
WE PROVIDE
CONTRACT REVIEW & ADVICE
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Contract review, risk identification, departures, notices, correspondence, contractual advice and mitigation strategies.
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Selection, drafting and vetting of consultancy agreements, construction contracts and subcontracts.
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Contract drafting support, including preparation of bespoke contract clauses and amendments tailored to project‑specific risks.
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Tender document review, including assessment of tender conditions, scope gaps and commercial exposures before bid submission.
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Advice on contracting strategies, consideration of partnering and risk/reward options.
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Independent watching brief on projects during construction, advice on issues arising.
PLANNING & SCHEDULING SUPPORT
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Programme development & optimisation, preparation, review and optimisation of baseline programmes using Primavera P6 or MS Project, aligned with contractual and delivery requirements.
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Critical path & delay analysis, identification of critical and near‑critical paths, delay window analysis, and assessment of the impact of events on project completion.
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Progress monitoring & reporting, independent review of programme updates, progress validation, and preparation of schedule performance reports to support commercial and contractual positions.
COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
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Progress claims, variations, subcontractor management, payment issues, commercial reporting and project commercial review.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
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Support in negotiation, mediation, adjudication, arbitration, and litigation.
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Provision of Expert Witness services, including independent technical, contractual and commercial review for construction-related disputes.
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Advice on dispute management and resolution strategies.
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Advice on negotiation and settlement.
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Providing contractual, commercial, technical and claims support to clients and their legal representatives in arbitration, mediation and other forms of ADR.
CLAIMS PREPARATION & ASSESSMENT
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Preparation, review and assessment of claims, variations, EOTs, delay/disruption claims and prolongation cost claims.
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Defence of claims received.
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Forensic analysis of case history and documents in support of claims or defence.
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Risk assessment of claims issued and received.
WHY MATRIX CCC?
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We possess the skills and experience to enhance the legal and contractual certainty for our clients' projects.
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We provide flexible, commercially focused support tailored to each matter.
OUR
EXPERIENCE
Our experience is drawn from senior involvement with construction, engineering, commercial and dispute-related matters across Australia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Kazakhstan and other international markets.
This experience includes work associated with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, developers, project owners and court-related expert assignments.
* Logos shown reflect organisations and projects associated with the professional experience of the Founder & Director and do not necessarily imply current engagement, endorsement or partnership.
CONTACT
US TODAY
OUR ADDRESS & CONTACT DETAILS
Matrix Construction Claims Consultants
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Founder & Director: Ziad A. Shadid
Phone: +61 424 588 024
Email: ziad@matrixccc.com.au
Website: https://matrixccc.com.au
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*Initial discussions are provided without obligation and are intended to understand the matter, identify the required support, and determine how Matrix CCC may assist.*
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