Business Details
25 Years
experience
Trusted Construction Consulting Services in McLean, VA
Capital Construction Consultants was founded in 2001 by four industry professionals with decades of experience managing nationally recognized construction projects. Our team combines over 250 years of combined construction expertise, providing tailored solutions for clients across sports, government, healthcare, education, and residential sectors. We specialize in CPM scheduling, owner's representation, claims analysis, and litigation support, serving 130+ clients nationwide. With a 95% client retention rate, we prioritize personalized service and practical problem-solving rooted in hands-on construction knowledge.Our principals remain directly involved in every project, ensuring quality control and adherence to contract compliance. We offer training seminars on scheduling software and construction best practices, leveraging our unique perspective as former contractors and developers. Our services extend to surety claims management, risk assessment, and dispute resolution, helping clients mitigate losses and navigate complex project challenges.
Services
CPM Scheduling
Owner's Representation
Claims Analysis
Litigation Support
Surety Claims
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 250+ years of combined construction industry experience
- Our principals have 40+ years of direct construction background
- We provide contract-compliant schedule preparation and updates
- 95% client retention rate demonstrates consistent service quality
- We combine software expertise with practical construction knowledge
What people say
Proven track record
Expert analysis
Timely solutions
Deep industry knowledge
Effective communication
Services
CPM Scheduling
We develop contract-compliant Critical Path Method schedules using industry-standard software. Our experts create baseline schedules, provide real-time updates, and conduct time impact analyses for government, industrial, and residential projects. With decades of construction experience, we ensure logical scheduling that prevents costly delays.
Owner's Representation
Our team manages construction projects from design through completion, handling contract administration, quality control, and compliance. We represent owners in contractor selection, document reviews, and change order management while maintaining communication with architects, engineers, and lending institutions.
Claims Analysis
We prepare and evaluate construction claims, including delay analysis, cost calculations, and productivity assessments. Our experts provide documentation, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies to resolve disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation support.
Litigation Support
Our principals offer technical analysis, expert reports, and courtroom testimony for construction disputes. We assist legal teams with document review, delay analysis, damage calculations, and causation assessments while maintaining strict adherence to legal discovery processes.
Surety Claims
We help sureties evaluate project risks, prepare take-over agreements, and manage default termination proceedings. Our services include cost-to-complete estimates, contract re-procurement assistance, and financial restitution settlements to minimize losses for troubled construction projects.
People
Zafar Farooqi
President
Construction industry veteran with 40+ years of experience managing complex projects. Leads client engagements while maintaining direct involvement in scheduling and claims analysis. Former contractor with deep understanding of field operations and contract compliance.
Mark Kost
Executive Vice President
Senior construction consultant specializing in dispute resolution and litigation support. Provides expert analysis for delay claims and contract disputes with extensive courtroom experience. Focuses on risk mitigation and claims prevention strategies.
Robert Lockhart
Project Manager
Experienced construction manager overseeing project administration and quality control. Specializes in contract management, change order analysis, and closeout negotiations. Ensures compliance with scheduling timelines and regulatory requirements.
Questions
What construction sectors do you specialize in?
We serve sports facilities, government projects, healthcare institutions, educational campuses, residential developments, and industrial facilities.
How do you ensure schedule compliance?
Our CPM scheduling experts use industry-standard software combined with practical construction experience to create contract-compliant schedules with regular progress updates.
What claim resolution services do you offer?
We provide claim preparation, damage calculations, delay analysis, and dispute resolution through negotiation, mediation, or litigation support.
Can you assist with surety bond issues?
Yes, we help sureties evaluate project risks, manage default terminations, and prepare cost-to-complete estimates for troubled projects.
Do you provide training for construction professionals?
We offer CPM scheduling seminars and Primavera software training for project owners and contractors nationwide.
