In addition to architecture, engineering and surveying we specialise in forensic construction and building pathology. In this we embrace all aspects of construction from programming and management through design and compliance with rules and regulations to the nuts and bolts of construction.
Forensic refers to the application of
science to decide questions arising from disputes at law.
Construction may denote the building of structures such as a house, road, or
bridge but it may also refer to the way in which something has been built,
especially with regard to the type and quality of the design, materials, and
workmanship.
Forensic construction is then the application of science to decide questions arising
from legal disputes over the way in which structures such as: a house, road, or
bridge has been built; especially with regard to the type and quality of the
structure, materials, and workmanship. It may more broadly apply to the
preparation of evidence by experts in construction technology and practice in
any form of formal dispute resolution. Usually this involves the formulation of
expert evidence in litigation, arbitration and adjudication and to giving
written or oral expert testimony to the tribunal or court.