• Advanced, Evidence-Based Methodologies Deliver Transparent and Defensible Outcomes for Owners and Contractors Worldwide

Del Mar, California, 7th March 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — HPM Consultants continues to set the benchmark in delay damages quantification, offering construction industry stakeholders a combination of technical expertise and practical insight that brings clarity to some of the most complex financial disputes in construction projects. As global construction projects grow in scale, complexity, and contractual sophistication, accurately quantifying delay-related damages has become critical to ensuring fair and defensible outcomes—and HPM remains a trusted leader in this domain.

Construction delays and disruptions can have cascading effects, including cost overruns, scheduling conflicts, and contractual penalties. Accurately evaluating these impacts requires more than raw data—it demands a structured methodology that connects cause, effect, and financial consequence in a transparent and defensible manner. HPM Consultants applies an evidence-based, systematic approach that integrates advanced scheduling analysis, forensic cost assessment, and industry best practices to provide clarity for both project owners and contractors.

The firm supports owners by objectively evaluating contractor claims, isolating compensable delays, and clearly demonstrating financial exposure. Simultaneously, HPM works with contractors to develop precise, well-substantiated delay claims that align with industry standards and contractual obligations. By translating technical data into accessible and credible analysis, the firm reduces ambiguity and strengthens decision-making for legal teams, arbitrators, and project stakeholders.

Beyond litigation, HPM Consultants provides strategic pre-dispute advisory services. Early involvement allows clients to assess risk, identify potential exposure, and implement strategies that may prevent escalation of disputes. This proactive engagement has proven instrumental in achieving efficient resolutions and avoiding protracted conflicts, saving time, resources, and legal costs.

“In complex construction projects, clarity in financial impact is essential,” said a company representative. “Our expertise helps clients navigate delay disputes with confidence, ensuring that outcomes are based on objective analysis rather than subjective interpretation.”

Through ongoing research, thought leadership, and continuous refinement of its methodologies, HPM Consultants advances industry standards for delay analysis and damages quantification. Its commitment to technical rigor, transparency, and professional integrity has positioned the firm as a trusted partner in some of the most challenging and high-value construction claims globally.

About HPM Consultants

HPM Consultants is a globally recognized construction expert witness firm specializing in scheduling, delay analysis, and delay damages quantification. Established in 2007, the firm has developed innovative methodologies that simplify complex delay claims while maintaining technical rigor. HPM serves owners, contractors, insurers, and legal teams worldwide, delivering clear, objective, and defensible opinions in dispute resolution proceedings, arbitration, and pre-litigation advisory engagements. The firm is widely known for its ability to translate highly technical scheduling and financial data into actionable insights that support fair and effective resolutions.

While the search for life beyond Earth often looks to the stars, author Kristy Shanahan suggests we might be looking in the wrong direction—or at least, only in one direction. Her latest non-fiction work, Glimpses into Other Worlds, moves past the typical tropes of space exploration to examine the intersection of ancient history, quantum physics, and human consciousness. Explora Books will feature this title from March 10–12, 2026, at the London Book Fair, located at the Olympia London in Hammersmith.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 7th Mar 2026 – The book functions as a bridge between the physical and the theoretical. Shanahan begins by revisiting historical accounts that many have long dismissed as mere myth. She looks at the biblical descriptions of Enoch and Elijah alongside the technical interpretations of engineers like Josef F. Blumrich, who famously analyzed the visions of Ezekiel through the lens of spacecraft design. By placing these ancient “heavenly visitors” next to modern UAP reports and the 1947 Roswell incident, the text asks whether humanity has been documenting the same phenomena for millennia under different names.

However, the narrative takes its most interesting turn when it leaves the vacuum of space for the complexities of the laboratory. Shanahan examines String Theory and quantum mechanics, not as dry academic subjects, but as the mathematical foundation for “Ultraterrestrials”—entities that may not travel from distant planets, but from dimensions existing parallel to our own. This section ditches the “little green men” cliches to focus on the scientific possibility of wormholes and folded space-time.

The final portion of the book focuses inward. Shanahan explores the Orch-OR model of consciousness, a theory suggesting that the human mind isn’t just a product of biological chemistry, but is connected to the universe via quantum entanglement. This connects modern science back to the Hindu concepts of Atman and Brahman, suggesting that the “other worlds” we seek might be accessed through the mind as much as through a telescope.

Glimpses into Other Worlds is less about providing a definitive map of the universe and more about asking why the same patterns appear in NASA reports, Vedic texts, and Cold War-era remote viewing programs. It is a precise, research-heavy look at the data points that suggest our reality is far more crowded than it appears.

Attendees of the London Book Fair can find Glimpses into Other Worlds at the Explora Books display.

Glimpses into Other Worlds is available on Amazon and other major retailers.

About Explora Books 

Explora Books is a book marketing firm located in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company specializes in self-publishing and marketing, taking pride in its exhaustive research and creative strategies that provide wider avenues for aspiring authors to gain recognition for their works. Explora Books aims to guide authors through the complexities of self-publishing, offering convenient solutions to navigate this process. The firm fosters and redefines creativity and innovation, setting new industry standards. Explora Books is dedicated to empowering authors globally.

Media Contact

Organization: Explora Books Ltd

Contact Person: Simon Pratt

Website: https://explorabooks.com/home

Email: Send Email

Contact Number: +16043306795

Address:Jameson Offices, 838 W Hastings St w, Vancouver, BC V6C 0A6, Canada

City: Vancouver

State: British Columbia

Country:Canada

Release id:42342

The post Explora Books Showcases Glimpses into Other Worlds by Kristy Shanahan at the London Book Fair 2026 appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire makes no warranties or representations in connection with it. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency and does not endorse or verify the claims made in this release. If you have any complaints or copyright concerns related to this article, please contact the company listed in the ‘Media Contact’ section

As the UK marks its National Year of Reading, Vancouver-based marketing and publishing firm Explora Books will bring a curated catalogue of independent titles to the London Book Fair 2026, taking place March 10–12 at Olympia London. Exhibiting at Stand 6F108, the firm will present 57 books from its authors, offering visitors a snapshot of how independently published works are reaching readers across international markets.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 7th Mar 2026 – The London Book Fair remains a central meeting point for the industry, drawing publishers, agents, and literary professionals from around the world. For many independent authors, appearing in this setting represents a step beyond online listings and into direct conversation with the people who help books travel further. Explora Books’ presence at the fair is designed to show that independent does not mean invisible.

The UK’s National Year of Reading places a welcome spotlight on the value of books and literacy. Explora Books notes that while the initiative encourages people to read, the health of any reading culture also depends on the continued creation of new stories. By helping independent authors handle distribution, promotion, and market visibility, the firm sees its work as part of that broader cycle—supporting the act of writing as well as the act of reading.

While self-publishing has made releasing a book easier than ever, standing out among thousands of new releases remains difficult. Explora Books focuses on the practical steps that follow publication, working with authors on global distribution, digital placement, and sustained promotional efforts that help their titles reach new audiences.

The 57 books featured at the stand reflect the diversity of today’s independent publishing sector. The selection spans memoir, fiction, personal narratives, and speculative works—stories shaped by different experiences but united by their authors’ decision to pursue publication outside traditional routes.

“Publishing a book is only the beginning,” the Explora Books team notes. “The real challenge is making sure it reaches readers who might connect with it. Events like the London Book Fair create space for those introductions.”

Visitors to Stand 6F108 will also have the chance to meet several of the writers behind these titles during scheduled signing sessions held throughout the three-day fair.

Featured Events at Stand 6F108
A total of 10 author signing sessions will take place during the event. The following authors are among those scheduled to appear:

Tuesday, March 10 (Day 1)
Afternoon: Kiana Webb and Ramona Hammel

Wednesday, March 11 (Day 2)
Morning: Mike Self and Kay Marie Perrin
Afternoon: Curtis Lindt and William Sandberg (Virtual Session)

Thursday, March 12 (Day 3)
Morning: Claudette McLennon and David Tuttle
Afternoon: Dr. Ulysses Labilles and Patricia Blake

Publishers, agents, and authors attending the London Book Fair are invited to visit Stand 6F108 to explore the featured titles and meet the writers presenting their work. With 2026 dedicated to celebrating reading across the UK, the showcase highlights another essential part of the literary environment—the people who continue to write the stories readers are looking for.

For more information, visit the official LBF Exhibitor Directory.

About Explora Books

Explora Books is a book marketing firm located in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company specializes in self-publishing and marketing, taking pride in its exhaustive research and creative strategies that provide wider avenues for aspiring authors to gain recognition for their works. Explora Books aims to guide authors through the complexities of self-publishing, offering convenient solutions to navigate this process. The firm fosters and redefines creativity and innovation, setting new industry standards. Explora Books is dedicated to empowering authors globally.
 

Media Contact

Organization: Explora Books Ltd

Contact Person: Simon Pratt

Website: https://explorabooks.com/home

Email: Send Email

Contact Number: +16043306795

Address:Jameson Offices, 838 W Hastings St w, Vancouver, BC V6C 0A6, Canada

City: Vancouver

State: British Columbia

Country:Canada

Release id:42341

The post Independent but Not Invisible: Explora Books Showcases 57 Global Titles at LBF 2026 appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire makes no warranties or representations in connection with it. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency and does not endorse or verify the claims made in this release. If you have any complaints or copyright concerns related to this article, please contact the company listed in the ‘Media Contact’ section