Structural

Dispute Resolution and Expert Witness

Coopers are employed to review, advise and determine solutions for construction problems that can lead to disputes and litigation. The problems can be due to inadequate investigation, poor design, construction defects or contamination events.

We can provide independent Expert Witness services in support of litigation or arbitration where required by developers, property owners, and statutory bodies.

Coopers are often asked to attend site to assess defects associated with foundation failures, structural defects, ground movements, and contamination events attributed to poor workmanship or negligence by contractors or developers.  This is an independent assessment of workmanship quality and normally requires us to provide the best solution for resolving the issue.  We will mediate, where necessary, between building control, statutory regulators and developers to ensure that an appropriate solution is derived.

Party Wall issues are addressed as part of our Structural Services.