CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING
Strange Strange & Gardner provides specialist investigations and expert witness reports in cases involving all aspects of construction, buildings and civil engineering. Our experience in this sector ranges from disputes and structural failures to slips, trips, and falls.
Civil Engineering Expertise
We have undertaken structural surveys of industrial and domestic properties and advise on the causes of damage as well as remedial works.
Below is a small example of the type of work we have undertaken in building and construction investigations:
- Application of The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015)
- Flooding of properties due to the failure of drainage systems
- Trench collapses and the failure of temporary works
- Roof work and fall through fragile surfaces.
- Accidents involving the use of construction equipment, including cranes, excavators, and heavy plant machinery.
- Accidents involving collapse of, and falls from, scaffolding
- Work at height accidents, including fall from ladders
- Highway defects and effective inspection and repair regimes.
- Injuries arising from the use of hand and power tools
- Consideration of the adequacy of personal protective equipment.
- Investigation of defects to highway structures, including bridges and retaining minor structures.
How We Help with Building and Construction Disputes
Failure Investigation
When structural failures or defects occur, our engineers analyse the incident to determine the cause, and which party may be blameworthy. This includes studying design specifications, materials used, construction methods, and environmental factors.
Common issues investigated include:
- Foundation settlement
- Structural collapse
- Water intrusion and mold growth
- Drainage defects
- Cracking or deterioration of materials
- Soil shrinkage caused by vegetation
Compliance and Building Regulations Reviews
We ensure that construction projects meet building codes, regulations, and industry standards. By reviewing designs and completed structures, we identify areas of non-compliance and recommend corrective actions.
If you would like to instruct an expert or discuss a potential civil engineering or any aspect of the building and construction industry, please contact Strange Strange & Gardner to speak with our team.
