Sub-standard quality, design and construction defects are amongst the most common sources of disputes in the construction industry Construction Expert Services retains extensive knowledge and experience involving all stages of construction and is well placed to provide analysis of complicated construction defects and problems that can arise.

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Experienced & Robust Analysis

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Our investigations embrace examination of contract documentation, building design, sequencing of work, structures, material usage, construction systems and construction practices to establish the cause of a defect and establish which party is responsible, providing clients with clear substantiated reasons of the causes of defects and their solutions together with detailed schedules of costs, accurately estimated for remedial work required.

This service is invaluable to owners, contractors, lawyers, financial institutions, designers and insurers where a dispute appears likely to occur or has already occurred. We can provide an independent opinion of the cause of a defect and remedial work required for rectification. Where appropriate, reports provided include detailed and referenced photographs or other visual evidence and includes substantiated schedules of work identifying the cost of remedial action required based on sound industry experience and

can include the following:

• The review of contract documentation, drawings and specifications etc,

• Forensic analysis of the cause of defects,

• Site Inspection and assessment of quality issues,

• Assessment of building code and compliance with building standards,

• Quantification of construction defect damages,

• Recommendation for remedial work and estimated repair costs,

• Assessment of loss of use, disruption and indirect damage,

• Expert witness reports and testimony.

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Neil Kirkpatrick

Managing Director,

Construction Expert Services

Tel: 0290 579 088

Mobile: +61 [0] 404 929 036

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