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Gary McGifford, PgDip, BA (Hons), CUBS, MSCL

Regional Director, Delay

London
Construction Delay Analysis and Forensic Planning Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Gary McGifford, PgDip, BA (Hons), CUBS, MSCL is a forensic planning expert specializing in delay analysis and dispute resolution. With a career encompassing diverse roles in consultant, client, and contractor organizations, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating project timelines, assessing delay causation, and evaluating whether contractual obligations have been met.

Mr. McGifford has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK and internationally, involving complex construction and infrastructure projects. His BA (Hons) in Strategic Environmental Planning Studies, along with his Civil Expert Certificate from Cardiff University Bond Solon, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving construction delays and project management.

Work Experience

Rimkus — Regional Director | 2023–Present Rimkus — Director | 2020–2023 Gardiner & Theobald Fairway — Director | 2014–2020 Gardiner & Theobald Fairway — Associate Director | 2012–2014 Gardiner & Theobald Fairway — Senior Manager | 2010–2012 Turner & Townsend — Associate Director | 2005–2010 Network Rail — Programme Controls Manager | 2001–2005 Binnie & Partners — Chief Planner | 1998–2001 Thames Water International — Senior Planning & Scheduling Specialist | 1994–1998 Thames Water — Senior Project Controller | 1987–1994

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Best Descriptor

Gary McGifford is a forensic planner specializing in delay analysis and project controls for construction disputes.

Best Use Cases

  • 1adjudication proceedings
  • 2extension of time claims
  • 3project planning and controls training

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Education

  • BA (Hons) in Strategic Environmental Planning Studies

    Liverpool John Moores University · 1983

  • PgDip in Environmental Planning Studies

    Liverpool John Moores University · 1985

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