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Resolution Management Consultant
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Resolution Management Consultants, Inc.
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resmgt.com
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1993
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Resolution Management Consultants, Inc. is a privately held, Marlton, New Jersey-headquartered professional services firm founded in 1993 by veterans of the construction, contracting, engineering, and legal professions. The firm specializes exclusively in construction industry consulting, providing project management support, contract compliance audits, construction claims analysis (including schedule delay, disruption, productivity, and damages quantification), dispute resolution, litigation support, and expert witness testimony. It serves public and private owners and developers, general and trade contractors, law firms, public agencies, insurance companies, sureties, architects, engineers, and construction managers across more than a dozen verticals including commercial, government, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, marine, power, transportation, and education.

The firm delivers services through a national footprint of six regional offices (Marlton, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Las Vegas, Harrisburg, and Mt. Pleasant) and pursues work internationally in roughly 19 countries. Core technical methodologies include Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, earned value management systems (EVMS), project controls, and forensic schedule risk analysis. Professional staff average more than 15 years of construction industry experience, and principals James F. Gallagher (P.E., F.ASCE) and Jeffrey B. Kozek (J.D., CFCC) are recognized industry voices. The firm has pre-qualified consultant status with multiple federal, state, and local agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Navy, U.S. DOT, multiple state DOTs, and several municipal authorities.

RMC's revenue model is fee-for-service professional consulting, with project-based pricing and multi-year on-call government contract vehicles. Business development is led directly by principals through enterprise field sales, thought leadership (industry publications, podcasts, conferences), and CLE/seminar programs. The firm has served more than 300 named client organizations over its 30+ year history, with no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or external institutional ownership.

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Resolution Management Consultants is a 30+ year, privately held U.S. construction consulting firm providing project management support, claims analysis, dispute resolution, and expert witness testimony to owners, contractors, law firms, and public agencies across more than a dozen industry verticals.

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Operating
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11–50
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HeadquartersMarlton, United States
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Marlton
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices6 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
construction claims analysis, construction management consulting, dispute resolution services, expert witness testimony, contract compliance audits
Industry2 codes
1Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting
CodeBPAHAIANPrimaryYes
2Operations & Process Improvement Consulting
CodeBPAHACABPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Management Consulting Services54161
  • Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services541611
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management8700
Product category
Construction Consulting Services
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model3 records
1Professional Consulting Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Fee-for-service consulting engagements providing project management support, claims analysis, dispute resolution, contract compliance audits, and litigation support. Services are provided to owners, contractors, law firms, and government agencies on a project-by-project basis.

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2Seminars and Training
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Staff training, specialized topic seminars, and CLE (Continuing Legal Education) programs for construction professionals.

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3Expert Witness and Litigation Support
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Expert witness testimony, claims preparation and evaluation, and support for arbitration, mediation, and court proceedings.

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Marketing channels7 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Cost components3 values
Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Pricing details1 tier
1Project-based professional services with customized scope
ModelOtherBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
Notes

Fees determined based on project scope, complexity, and required expertise. Contact: James Gallagher at [email protected] or 800-390-8800 for quotes.

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B2B
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Services
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Resolution Management Consultants is a construction-focused professional services firm that provides project management support, contract compliance audits, construction claims analysis, dispute resolution, litigation support, and expert witness testimony to owners, contractors, law firms, and public agencies. Engagements cover all phases of design and construction—from inception through close-out—addressing delays, defects, disruptions, cost reasonableness, and schedule performance, supplemented by staff training and CLE programs.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 2 values shown
  • Claims analysis for projects valued at over $1 trillion (per HKA report reference)
+1 more record
Product overview1 text field

Resolution Management Consultants (RMC) offers a unified suite of professional construction consulting services rather than a software product. The core offering encompasses Project Management Support Services (including program development, contract development, risk assessment, project controls, and change order management), Contract Compliance Audits, Construction Claims Analysis (covering schedule, standard of care, construction issues, and damages), Dispute Resolution Services (discovery assistance, negotiation, and mediation), Litigation Support and Expert Witness Testimony, and Seminars and Training programs. These services are provided to public and private owners, contractors, law firms, and government agencies throughout the United States and internationally.

Product and service6 records
1Project Management Support Services
CategoryConstruction Management Consulting
Description

Comprehensive project management consulting including program development, contract development, risk assessment, project controls, on-site support, troubleshooting, change order management, and claim avoidance for owners, contractors, and government agencies.

2Contract Compliance Audits
CategoryConstruction Management Consulting
Description

Audit services for cost reimbursable contracts, including ongoing review, support, and close-out services to verify that costs incurred are reasonable and allowable under contract terms.

3Construction Claims Analysis
CategoryClaims and Dispute Consulting
Description

Detailed claims analysis covering schedule analysis (delay, disruption, compression, time impact, productivity), standard of care review (deficient design, coordination, scope creep), construction issues (defective workmanship, unforeseen conditions), and damages quantification.

4Dispute Resolution Services
CategoryClaims and Dispute Consulting
Description

Dispute avoidance and resolution services including discovery assistance, negotiation support, and mediation support to help parties resolve conflicts outside of litigation.

5Litigation Support Services
CategoryLitigation Support
Description

Expert witness testimony and litigation support for construction disputes in arbitration or court proceedings, provided in collaboration with client legal counsel.

6Expert Witness Testimony
Scale indicator4 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership6 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2017-05-02
Description

RMC partnered with Cotton & Company to provide professional and expert on-call performance audit and consulting services for the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department. Services include performance audits, compliance reviews, management assessments, and organizational studies.

Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

RMC was selected by the Washington State Auditor's Office to provide Professional Consulting Services on a multi-year basis. RMC provides Subject Matter Expertise on various topics for studies prepared under the auspices of the WSAO.

Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

RMC was awarded a contract with ADOT to examine existing project delivery methods, assess ADOT's success with various methods, and examine alternative methods used elsewhere that may be applicable to future ADOT projects.

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Description

RMC became an Approved Contractor to provide Contract Dispute Resolution Services to MnDOT. Services include claims analysis support, forensic accounting, schedule and claim analysis, expert testimony, and training.

Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

RMC was pre-qualified as a consultant to perform Construction Contract Audit and Project Consulting Services. Services include claims analysis, design error appraisal, claim preparation and evaluation, risk evaluation, schedule and change order impact determination, and damage assessments.

Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

RMC was awarded a 2-year contract to provide Contract Compliance Audit Services on the Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) Design Build Project. Services include monitoring trade subcontracts, vendor purchase orders, and project reconciliation.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
1HKA
TypeDirect peer
Description

Global construction claims and disputes consultancy; the largest pure-play specialist comparator to RMC, providing expert witness, forensic delay analysis, and contract compliance services across similar owner/contractor/law-firm channels.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Advisory firm with a dedicated construction disputes practice offering claims analysis, schedule delay analysis, expert testimony, and project controls - the same services RMC delivers to overlapping owner and contractor clients.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Boutique construction claims and disputes consultancy specializing in schedule delay, productivity, and damages analysis; competes head-to-head with RMC on owner and contractor engagements.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large program and construction management firm with a longstanding claims and disputes advisory practice; competes with RMC on government infrastructure engagements and large program matters.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Construction claims, expert witness, and project management consultancy; comparable in size, scope, and target customer set to RMC.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Construction project controls and claims consultancy providing CPM scheduling, earned value management, and dispute support comparable to RMC's core service lines.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global professional services firm with a dedicated Construction Solutions practice covering schedule delay, cost overrun, and dispute analysis; a larger incumbent competing for the same high-end expert engagements.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global design and consultancy firm with a contract solutions practice providing claims management, expert witness, and dispute advisory; competes with RMC particularly on infrastructure and transportation work.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Engineering and scientific consulting firm with a construction practice covering failure analysis, schedule delay, and standard-of-care disputes; an adjacent peer that competes on the expert witness and forensic engineering dimensions of RMC's work.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Project controls and construction management consultancy providing scheduling, cost controls, earned value, and claims support - directly comparable to RMC's EVMS and CPM scheduling specialty.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers18 records

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Segment6 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile4 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
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Has app

Feature4 records

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Number of profiles
Profiles17 records

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Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

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Resolution Management Consultant

Construction Consulting Servicesresmgt.com

Resolution Management Consultants is a 30+ year, privately held U.S. construction consulting firm providing project management support, claims analysis, dispute resolution, and expert witness testimony to owners, contractors, law firms, and public agencies across more than a dozen industry verticals.

What Resolution Management Consultant does

Resolution Management Consultants, Inc. is a privately held, Marlton, New Jersey-headquartered professional services firm founded in 1993 by veterans of the construction, contracting, engineering, and legal professions. The firm specializes exclusively in construction industry consulting, providing project management support, contract compliance audits, construction claims analysis (including schedule delay, disruption, productivity, and damages quantification), dispute resolution, litigation support, and expert witness testimony. It serves public and private owners and developers, general and trade contractors, law firms, public agencies, insurance companies, sureties, architects, engineers, and construction managers across more than a dozen verticals including commercial, government, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, marine, power, transportation, and education.

The firm delivers services through a national footprint of six regional offices (Marlton, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Las Vegas, Harrisburg, and Mt. Pleasant) and pursues work internationally in roughly 19 countries. Core technical methodologies include Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, earned value management systems (EVMS), project controls, and forensic schedule risk analysis. Professional staff average more than 15 years of construction industry experience, and principals James F. Gallagher (P.E., F.ASCE) and Jeffrey B. Kozek (J.D., CFCC) are recognized industry voices. The firm has pre-qualified consultant status with multiple federal, state, and local agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Navy, U.S. DOT, multiple state DOTs, and several municipal authorities.

RMC's revenue model is fee-for-service professional consulting, with project-based pricing and multi-year on-call government contract vehicles. Business development is led directly by principals through enterprise field sales, thought leadership (industry publications, podcasts, conferences), and CLE/seminar programs. The firm has served more than 300 named client organizations over its 30+ year history, with no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or external institutional ownership.

Resolution Management Consultant firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Resolution Management Consultant
Legal name
Resolution Management Consultants, Inc.
Website
https://resmgt.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1993
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Resolution Management Consultants is a 30+ year, privately held U.S. construction consulting firm providing project management support, claims analysis, dispute resolution, and expert witness testimony to owners, contractors, law firms, and public agencies across more than a dozen industry verticals.
Ownership category
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Resolution Management Consultant industry classification

Industry
Product category
Construction Consulting Services
NAICS
Management Consulting Services (54161), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)
SIC
Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)
akta.pro primary industry
Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN)
akta.pro secondary industry
Operations & Process Improvement Consulting (BPAHACAB)

Keywords

  • Construction claims analysis
  • Construction management consulting
  • Dispute resolution services
  • Expert witness testimony
  • Contract compliance audits

Where Resolution Management Consultant is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Marlton
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

Resolution Management Consultant business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

  1. Professional Consulting Services: Fee-for-service consulting engagements providing project management support, claims analysis, dispute resolution, contract compliance audits, and litigation support. Services are provided to owners, contractors, law firms, and government agencies on a project-by-project basis.
  2. Seminars and Training: Staff training, specialized topic seminars, and CLE (Continuing Legal Education) programs for construction professionals.
  3. Expert Witness and Litigation Support: Expert witness testimony, claims preparation and evaluation, and support for arbitration, mediation, and court proceedings.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherMulti-year contractProject-based professional services with customized scope

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Resolution Management Consultant product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Resolution Management Consultants is a construction-focused professional services firm that provides project management support, contract compliance audits, construction claims analysis, dispute resolution, litigation support, and expert witness testimony to owners, contractors, law firms, and public agencies. Engagements cover all phases of design and construction—from inception through close-out—addressing delays, defects, disruptions, cost reasonableness, and schedule performance, supplemented by staff training and CLE programs.

Product overview

Resolution Management Consultants (RMC) offers a unified suite of professional construction consulting services rather than a software product. The core offering encompasses Project Management Support Services (including program development, contract development, risk assessment, project controls, and change order management), Contract Compliance Audits, Construction Claims Analysis (covering schedule, standard of care, construction issues, and damages), Dispute Resolution Services (discovery assistance, negotiation, and mediation), Litigation Support and Expert Witness Testimony, and Seminars and Training programs. These services are provided to public and private owners, contractors, law firms, and government agencies throughout the United States and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Project Management Support Services Comprehensive project management consulting including program development, contract development, risk assessment, project controls, on-site support, troubleshooting, change order management, and claim avoidance for owners, contractors, and government agencies.
  • Contract Compliance Audits Audit services for cost reimbursable contracts, including ongoing review, support, and close-out services to verify that costs incurred are reasonable and allowable under contract terms.
  • Construction Claims Analysis Detailed claims analysis covering schedule analysis (delay, disruption, compression, time impact, productivity), standard of care review (deficient design, coordination, scope creep), construction issues (defective workmanship, unforeseen conditions), and damages quantification.
  • Dispute Resolution Services Dispute avoidance and resolution services including discovery assistance, negotiation support, and mediation support to help parties resolve conflicts outside of litigation.
  • Litigation Support Services Expert witness testimony and litigation support for construction disputes in arbitration or court proceedings, provided in collaboration with client legal counsel.
  • Expert Witness Testimony

Quantifiable outcome

  • Claims analysis for projects valued at over $1 trillion (per HKA report reference)
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use Resolution Management Consultant

Customer profile

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Resolution Management Consultant technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Resolution Management Consultant partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • Cotton & CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2017RMC partnered with Cotton & Company to provide professional and expert on-call performance audit and consulting services for the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department. Services include performance audits, compliance reviews, management assessments, and organizational studies.
  • Washington State Auditor's OfficecoreOthersRMC was selected by the Washington State Auditor's Office to provide Professional Consulting Services on a multi-year basis. RMC provides Subject Matter Expertise on various topics for studies prepared under the auspices of the WSAO.
  • Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)coreOthersRMC was awarded a contract with ADOT to examine existing project delivery methods, assess ADOT's success with various methods, and examine alternative methods used elsewhere that may be applicable to future ADOT projects.
  • Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)coreOthersRMC became an Approved Contractor to provide Contract Dispute Resolution Services to MnDOT. Services include claims analysis support, forensic accounting, schedule and claim analysis, expert testimony, and training.
  • City and County of San FranciscocoreOthersRMC was pre-qualified as a consultant to perform Construction Contract Audit and Project Consulting Services. Services include claims analysis, design error appraisal, claim preparation and evaluation, risk evaluation, schedule and change order impact determination, and damage assessments.
  • Oregon Military DepartmentcoreOthersRMC was awarded a 2-year contract to provide Contract Compliance Audit Services on the Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) Design Build Project. Services include monitoring trade subcontracts, vendor purchase orders, and project reconciliation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Resolution Management Consultant competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • HKA: Global construction claims and disputes consultancy; the largest pure-play specialist comparator to RMC, providing expert witness, forensic delay analysis, and contract compliance services across similar owner/contractor/law-firm channels.
  • Ankura Construction Disputes & Advisory: Advisory firm with a dedicated construction disputes practice offering claims analysis, schedule delay analysis, expert testimony, and project controls - the same services RMC delivers to overlapping owner and contractor clients.
  • Long International: Boutique construction claims and disputes consultancy specializing in schedule delay, productivity, and damages analysis; competes head-to-head with RMC on owner and contractor engagements.
  • Interface Consulting International: Construction claims, expert witness, and project management consultancy; comparable in size, scope, and target customer set to RMC.
  • Capital Project Analytics: Construction project controls and claims consultancy providing CPM scheduling, earned value management, and dispute support comparable to RMC's core service lines.
  • Aegis Project Controls: Project controls and construction management consultancy providing scheduling, cost controls, earned value, and claims support - directly comparable to RMC's EVMS and CPM scheduling specialty.

Broad incumbents

  • Hill International (a Global Infrastructure Solutions company): Large program and construction management firm with a longstanding claims and disputes advisory practice; competes with RMC on government infrastructure engagements and large program matters.
  • FTI Consulting - Construction Solutions: Global professional services firm with a dedicated Construction Solutions practice covering schedule delay, cost overrun, and dispute analysis; a larger incumbent competing for the same high-end expert engagements.
  • Arcadis - Contract Solutions: Global design and consultancy firm with a contract solutions practice providing claims management, expert witness, and dispute advisory; competes with RMC particularly on infrastructure and transportation work.
  • Exponent: Engineering and scientific consulting firm with a construction practice covering failure analysis, schedule delay, and standard-of-care disputes; an adjacent peer that competes on the expert witness and forensic engineering dimensions of RMC's work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Resolution Management Consultant social profiles

Digital presence

Resolution Management Consultant financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Resolution Management Consultant leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Resolution Management Consultant funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Resolution Management Consultant M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Resolution Management Consultant

What does Resolution Management Consultant do?

Resolution Management Consultants is a construction-focused professional services firm that provides project management support, contract compliance audits, construction claims analysis, dispute resolution, litigation support, and expert witness testimony to owners, contractors, law firms, and public agencies. Engagements cover all phases of design and construction—from inception through close-out—addressing delays, defects, disruptions, cost reasonableness, and schedule performance, supplemented by staff training and CLE programs.

Is Resolution Management Consultant a public or private company?

Resolution Management Consultant is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Resolution Management Consultant founded?

Resolution Management Consultant was founded in 1993. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Resolution Management Consultant based?

Resolution Management Consultant is headquartered in Marlton, United States, in the North America region.

How does Resolution Management Consultant make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Professional Consulting Services are the primary driver. The others are seminars and Training and expert Witness and Litigation Support.

Who are Resolution Management Consultant's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are HKA, Ankura Construction Disputes & Advisory, Long International, Interface Consulting International, Capital Project Analytics and Aegis Project Controls. Broad incumbents are Hill International (a Global Infrastructure Solutions company), FTI Consulting - Construction Solutions, Arcadis - Contract Solutions and Exponent.

Does Resolution Management Consultant have an API?

No public API is recorded for Resolution Management Consultant.

What industry is Resolution Management Consultant in?

Resolution Management Consultant's product category is Construction Consulting Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAHAIAN, Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting, with a secondary code of BPAHACAB, Operations & Process Improvement Consulting. Its NAICS code is 54161 and its SIC code is 8700.

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EIN Presswire8 Measures Designed To Reduce Or Eliminate Disputes From 'Unforeseen Circumstances' In Commercial Construction DisputesJames F. Gallagher of Resolution Management Consultants outlined eight measures to reduce disputes from unforeseen circumstances in commercial construction. The measures include deeper contract review, third-party risk assessment, inclusive communication, timeline roadmaps, clear goals, continuous monitoring, AI tools, and preemptive remedies. Gallagher said being proactive can increase project timeliness, outcomes, and profitability while reducing litigation risk.EIN Presswire7 Tech Trends That Will Shape 'Liquidated Damages,' Potentially Reducing The Number Of Commercial Construction DisputesJames Gallagher, CEO of Resolution Management Consultants, identified seven technology trends that could reduce commercial construction disputes over liquidated damages. These include BIM, AI, drones, and blockchain, which can detect issues earlier and speed payment. Gallagher says disputes will not vanish but these tools promise to cut delays and increase profitability.EIN Presswire8 Ways Construction Management Can Transform Scheduling To Minimize Disputes And LitigationJames Gallagher of Resolution Management Consultants outlines eight ways construction firms can improve scheduling to reduce disputes. He notes typical scheduling budgets are only 0.5-2% of project costs, while experts recommend 3-5%. He urges proactive scheduling to prevent timing issues and increase project profitability.ConstructionownersConstruction Labor Challenges Expected to Increase Disputes and Litigation in 2026Industry experts, led by James Gallagher of Resolution Management Consultants, warn that fundamental shifts in the U.S. construction labor market will drive a significant increase in construction disputes and litigation in 2026, even as the sector grows only modestly at around 2%. Gallagher identifies six labor challenges—including immigration enforcement reducing the workforce, a 2–5% annual decline in apprenticeship programs, and rising labor costs from supply-demand dynamics—as the primary drivers of contract compliance failures and project delays. The trend is expected to push more parties toward alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration, as litigation costs continue to rise.EIN Presswire6 Reasons Why Today's Construction Labor Environment Will Likely Increase Disputes & Litigation In 2026Resolution Management Consultants principal James Gallagher projects that the U.S. commercial construction industry, expected to grow only 2% in 2026, will see a rise in disputes and litigation due to fundamental changes in the labor market affecting costs, availability, capabilities, and timeliness. He identifies six contributing factors: federal immigration enforcement reducing the labor force, rising labor prices from supply-demand imbalances, declining apprenticeship programs, lowered skill and qualification standards, workforce aging and retirement, and insufficient training for new labor-saving technologies. Gallagher notes that while higher litigation costs may drive more disputes toward out-of-court settlements, addressing labor issues must become a top priority for the industry.EIN Presswire8 Trends Influencing Commercial Construction Disputes & Litigation In 2026Construction management expert James Gallagher of Resolution Management Consultants has identified eight trends expected to influence commercial construction disputes and litigation in 2026, predicting that while the number of disputes will grow, more cases will be settled outside the courtroom due to high litigation costs. Key drivers include AI integration into construction management, tariff and inflation impacts, workforce shortages, supply chain inconsistencies, and outdated legal contracts unprepared for new technology issues. The expert forecasts that expert witnesses will increasingly be brought in earlier in dispute processes, functioning as consultants to achieve quicker and lower-cost resolutions.EIN PresswireThe Construction Industry And 10 Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Trigger Disputes & LitigationJames Gallagher, Principal at Resolution Management Consultants, has identified 10 ways artificial intelligence could trigger disputes and litigation in the construction industry, including AI hallucinations, imprecision in linking past activities to current applications, connectivity challenges at remote construction sites, high costs of AI tools and training, skilled employee shortages, unclear liability attribution, security and IP risks, added litigation complexity, and potential insurance coverage gaps. The author argues that despite only about 2% of U.S. construction companies using AI currently, most are exploring implementation while cautioning that AI must be carefully managed by experienced professionals rather than used in isolation. He suggests that without thoughtful consideration, AI may create more disputes than anticipated in an industry where projects are uniquely individualized and less connected to past experiences.