Representation of an industrial contractor in a dispute with a global steel manufacturer on a claim for delays and disruption driven by scope creep and pandemic supply chain failures. Poor design, differing site conditions, and lack of owner-supplied proprietary equipment and materials caused acceleration and rework on a major steel facility. Disputes exceed $18 Million and involve first impression claims related to state-of-the-art EPC risk carveouts for force majeure, material cost escalation, and change of law restricting local labor.