Mr. Fred Barry:

The two-stage process would normally have led to a diminution in the number of claims being received at this stage. With the two-stage process, when the second stage is complete, normally a lot of the issues that might otherwise give rise to claims and contention have been worked out and are captured within the guaranteed maximum price. However, there will always be arguments over costs and times. It is in the nature of the industry. Certainly, the main contractor, BAM, is probably a little more active in this regard than many other contractors.