Experience of giving evidence under cross-examination both as a party expert and a single joint expert • Able to accept instructions on: • Professional negligence by architects & building surveyors • Building conservation & listed buildings • Building contract disputes • Failures of contract administration • Programming & time disputes • Design, architectural & construction defects • Building design • Claims for professional fees • Construction professional indemnity claims • Accredited Adjudicator • Chartered Arbitrator

David is part of the architects' practice Purcell, who have offices around the UK, thus providing a local presence. His direct email is given above. • Practised since 1973 • Special expertise with historic buildings • How architects work and the standards expected of them • How buildings are procured, designed and constructed • How contractors work and the standards expected of them • Investigating defects, identifying causes and responsibility • Building contracts, standard forms, use and interpretation

Structural engineering • Civil engineering • Forensic engineering • Maritime engineering • Coastal engineering • Design • Construction • Workmanship • Professional negligence • Damage • Defects analysis • Cracking • Buckling • Corrosion • Deflections • Deterioration • Dilapidations • Settlement • Subsidence • Heave • Ground movement • Concrete quality • Concrete durability • Concrete strength • Concrete testing • Basements • Foundations • Refurbishment • New build • Historic buildings • Raised access floors • Floor slabs • Screeds • Structural analysis • Structural stability •...

Building construction problems: • Negligence • Professional negligence (architecture & construction) • Home improvement disputes • Contractual disputes • Contractor & sub-contractor disputes • Improper contract administration (construction) • Claims investigation (property insurance) • Town & country planning: • Listed buildings • Architectural design: • Building conservation • Listed buildings • Design defects (faults) • Architectural defects • Construction works: • Project management (construction) • Architectural & building technology ...

David is part of the architects' practice Purcell, who have offices around the UK, thus providing a local presence. His direct email is given above. • Practised since 1973 • Special expertise with historic buildings • How architects work and the standards expected of them • How buildings are procured, designed and constructed • How contractors work and the standards expected of them • Investigating defects, identifying causes and responsibility • Building contracts, standard forms, use and interpretation

Analysis of defective building construction/design • Negligent building contract administration • Building contract disputes • Negligent building surveys of property • Dilapidations • Boundary disputes

Provides professional services in the following field of expertise: • Construction defects • Building contract and property title disputes • Landlord and tenant dilapidations • Section 11 housing disrepair

David is part of the architects' practice Purcell, who have offices around the UK, thus providing a local presence. His direct email is given above. • Practised since 1973 • Special expertise with historic buildings • How architects work and the standards expected of them • How buildings are procured, designed and constructed • How contractors work and the standards expected of them • Investigating defects, identifying causes and responsibility • Building contracts, standard forms, use and interpretation

Architect's appointment: practice, fees, competence and professional negligence • Building contracts and subcontracts: obligations, delay, disruption, extensions of time, architects' instructions, certificates, practical completion, partial possession, liability • Building construction and design failures • Cladding • Building regulations • Fire safety • Intellectual property: architectural copyright • Disciplinary and regulatory proceedings • Town and Country Planning Act appeals • Public inquiries • Adjudication • ADR • Mediation

Building surveying • Expert in all aspects of building litigation, including defective construction, including, but not exclusively, drains, cavity walls, mortar, brickwork, roofs, floors, drainage, windows, dampness, condensation, concrete • Valuation for interim or final accounts • Advice on building contracts • Professional negligence • Whether a house is built to NHBC Building Regulations or Building Guarantee Standards • Party wall awards • Expert reports & advice • Compliant with CPR Other offices: (i) 1 Kew Place,...

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...

Full-time expert witness experienced in technical report writing for building, development and construction project disputes and insurance claims • For claimant, defendant, contractor, employer, insurer • 40 years of professional industry experience, including 20 years at partner or director level in international property firms • Worked in the UK, Europe, US, Hong Kong, Australia and Dubai Building surveying • Building defects pathology diagnosis and causation • Inspections and survey reports • Professional negligence •...

Land use and development planning • All aspects of town planning, including national and local planning policy • Planning and related legislation • National planning practice guidance • Local planning policy • Listed buildings and conservation areas • Development management/control • Case examples include numerous planning appeal inquiries • Contractual disputes • Casino licensing hearings and appeals • Compulsory purchase/Lands Tribunal • Judicial review of planning decisions • Injunctions, etc. Offices in Lancashire, Cumbria &...

David is part of the architects' practice Purcell, who have offices around the UK, thus providing a local presence. His direct email is given above. • Practised since 1973 • Special expertise with historic buildings • How architects work and the standards expected of them • How buildings are procured, designed and constructed • How contractors work and the standards expected of them • Investigating defects, identifying causes and responsibility • Building contracts, standard forms, use and interpretation

Experience in architectural practice both pre-contract & post-contract with particular reference to terms of appointment & construction methods & detailing • A detailed knowledge of building regulations involving legislation & building contracts • A member of the RIBA panel of adjudicators • A wide knowledge of landscape contracting disputes as a Director of Deberris Landscapes Ltd • Experience in preparation of reports under legal instruction as an expert both prior to issuing of proceedings & court action • Experience...

Experience appearing before planning inquiries and hearings, with a good track record of successful outcomes. Able to supply and prepare Proofs of Evidence, Statements of Common Ground and Rebuttal Proofs of Evidence. Advice encompasses: i. National Planning Policy Framework, National Planning Practice Guidance and local planning policies ii. Local Plan Examinations iii. Listed buildings and conservation areas iv. Development management/control v. Compulsory purchase/Lands Tribunal vi. Judicial review of planning...

Director with 20 years' experience as a Fire Consultant (UK, Ireland, South America, Middle East projects), based in Dublin but working in the UK and Ireland, with specific expertise in building defects (internal and external). Expertise includes, but not limited to: 1. The role of the fire engineer and development of fire strategy design • Iterative development of fire strategy throughout RIBA stages • Approvals processes (including fire services) • Engagement with other stakeholders and contractors 2. Building...

Forensic fire engineer with specific expertise in building defects, supported by an international company. The role of the fire engineer and development of fire strategy design • Iterative development of fire strategy throughout RIBA stages • Approvals processes (including fire services) • Engagement with other stakeholders and contractors Building regulations and design guidance • The Building Regulations, including Building (Scotland) Regulations, and the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland), both current...

I am a Chartered Building Surveyor and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with over a decade of surveying experience. I have also completed the RICS Expert Witness Certificate, and am familiar with providing CPR35-compliant reports. The majority of my experience is within core building surveying services, providing building surveys, building pathology and defect diagnosis, damp diagnosis and contract administration. I have a specific skillset within the heritage and listed buildings...

Architecture • Planning • Building regulations • Cladding • Facades • Fire protection • Fire • Professional negligence • Defects • Remedial works • Water ingress • Damp • Roofing • Condensation • Basements • Curtain wall • Glass • Joinery • Partitions • Flooring • Corrosion • Acoustics • Contract administration • Design • Co-ordination • Appointment • Listed buildings • Waterproofing