Fire scene examination to establish the origin (where) and cause (how) of a fire, plus interpretation of fire development and spread • Experience of domestic, commercial and industrial incidents, including fatalities • Post-incident assessment of fire safety provision • Experience of preparing reports and presenting evidence in court for prosecution and defence Gained the Cardiff University/Bond Solon Expert Witness Certificate

Nigel is a well-respected and experienced building surveyor. He has particular expertise in the design and management of disabled adaptations. Nigel's early career (1977-1985) was spent as a District Building Officer with NHS Estates. Nigel was responsible for the management of capital programmes, overseeing the refurbishment of the NHS Estate and managing the maintenance teams. Nigel started his own practice in 1985 to provide surveying and project management services. Nigel has built a varied client base,...

Tom Docker is an experienced Chartered Surveyor, RICS Registered Valuer and Accredited Accommodation Expert Witness. Mr Docker is a Tier One Expert for the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and also holds the Certificate of Expert Witness Accreditation from Cardiff University Law School. He specialises in designing residential adaptation schemes and new-build properties for people with a wide range of complex disabilities, including spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injuries, cerebral palsy...

Fire & explosion investigation in domestic & commercial properties • Lightweight & commercial vehicles & machinery, including agricultural & construction plant • Identifying fires caused by deliberate acts, manufacturing defects, poor maintenance & repairs, construction work & electrical faults in distribution equipment, appliances & fixtures • Investigated several large complex fires involving large storage & distribution warehouses, retail units, factories & construction sites • Kitchen ducting extraction fires •...

Building surveying: • Structural surveys & valuation • Boundary disputes • Party wall administration • Building defect diagnosis • Construction & contract administration • Building disputes • Subsidence damage • Leasehold dilapidations • Duties of a Chartered Surveyor or Valuer & negligence • Double glazing & conservatory disputes • Fire damage • Fire precautions & means of escape • Kitchen & joinery installation disputes Simon Levy is the Principal of an active, multi-disciplined practice of Chartered Building Surveyors and Designers....

Environmental & housing legislation relating to domestic properties • Personal injury claims pertaining to property, pathways, commercial & industrial accidents • Homebuyer surveys • Reports on kitchens, bathroom & window installations, building works, etc., under consumer law & grant-aided work • Damp investigations on domestic & commercial property • Specialist testing • All expert witness reports comply with CPR requirements • Consumer/contractor disputes on residential property

Report writing in legal instruction cases for care, rehabilitation, training, education and equipment for those with visual impairment of all ages • Report writing in legal instruction cases for care, rehabilitation, training and education for those with physical and mental disabilities

As a wood scientist with over 30 years' expert witness experience in the wood products industry, I am well placed to investigate and report upon its many uses: in flooring, joinery, construction, etc.; both in terms of compliance with EU Standards and to provide opinion based on industry best practice. Cardiff University Law School Certified Expert Witness, conversant with CPR 35, dealing with solicitors, counsel and giving evidence in court. See http://www.timberconsultancy.co.uk

Expertise in the design, manufacture and installation of free standing and fitted furniture, fitted kitchens, fitted wardrobes, wood finishes, solid wood flooring, engineered flooring, cabinetry and joinery. Site surveys and inspections undertaken. Expert witness reports compliant with CPR 35 requirements. Thirty years of experience in the manufacture and design of both bespoke high end and mass produced furniture.

We have a team of 12 experts who prepare care and occupational therapy–quantum reports for: • Children and adults • Physical disabilities • Acquired brain injury • Spinal cord injuries • Cerebral palsy • Traumatic injuries • Autism and challenging behaviour

Advice on the use, design, specification & supply of timber & all wood-based materials (plywood, particleboard, fibreboard) in building & construction, joinery, shopfitting & furniture • Evaluation of workmanship & comparison with expected standards, industry norms, British or European Standards & Codes of Practice • Identification of wood species, treatments & finishes, plus comment on suitability for use • On-site examination of problems with wood materials, including moisture, swelling or shrinkage, decay, insect...

Having nearly 40 years' experience in the construction industry, working extensively with kitchen and bathroom installations, joinery, structural waterproofing and general construction in both domestic and commercial environments. Reporting on issues with floor finishes affected by incorrect screed specification or installation, caused by excessive moisture content, incorrect curing or incorrect use of expansion joints resulting in the failure of the flooring. Experienced in the design and laying of liquid...

Expertise in: • Upholstery • Cabinet & dining furniture • Beds • Occasional furniture • Fitted kitchens • Fitted bedrooms • Carpets • Floorcoverings • Flooring • Carpet estimating, fitting & seaming • Vinyl floors • Vinyl tiles • Laminate flooring • Wooden/timber floors • Wood finishing • Timber • Tiling • Karndean flooring • Linoleum • Amtico flooring

• Accommodation • Architecture • Bespoke Homes Jonathan France Dip FCIAT AssocRICS, is a Fellow of the CIAT (Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists), an associate member of RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), an Affiliate Member of the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) and is conversant with the recommended and regulatory provisions for accessible and inclusive housing. Jonathan France is a Chartered Architectural Designer who has been working in architecture and design since...

I entered the profession as a 5 years indentured student apprentice for domestic, commercial and industrial sectors for plumbing, drainage, water, gas, boiler oils, public health engineering, building services engineering from August 1964 and qualified as an Engineer in 1969. I continued my academic and practical training to complete my professional qualification when I was awarded my Council of Engineering Institutions (CEI) Chartered Engineer (CEng) status in 1983. I became an expert witness in 1984. I...

Acting as a Single or Joint Expert Witness, preparation of Civil Procedure Rules compliant Expert Reports, and participation in mediations, in respect of: Investigating fires in industrial, commercial and residential properties, electrical installations including solar and energy storage systems, and fires in commercial kitchens and white goods Electrical failures including electric shock Advising on product recall and re-work campaigns Application and interpretation of the UK Wiring Regulations and National...

I undertake quantum care & occupational therapy reports on a wide range of injury types including, but not exclusively: • Amputation • Brain injury • Cauda equina • Cerebral palsy • Chronic pain • Upper limb injury • Incontinence • Injuries from general medical/surgical conditions • Oncology • Orthopaedic conditions • Spinal injury • Strokes • Visual impairment • Sensory loss • Manual handling • Stoma care. I am happy to undertake initial telephone discussions with solicitors to identify if my clinical experience meets their client's needs.

Design of housing for people with mental & physical disabilities • Accommodation expert - housing needs resulting from medical negligence or personal injury • Housing adaptations for the disabled