Party Wall Surveyors as Expert Witnesses: Scope Limitations and Boundary Determination Pitfalls from Recent Litigation
Over a third of surveying expert witness reports reviewed in recent UK construction litigation were found to contain opinions that exceeded the expert's stated area of competence — and party wall surveyors are disproportionately represented in that statistic [9]. As courts tighten their scrutiny of expert evidence, the question of what a party wall surveyor […]
Expert Witness Surveyors in 2026 Construction Defect Claims: From First Instruction to Cross-Examination
Construction defect litigation in England and Wales has surged by an estimated 34% over the past five years, with poorly managed expert evidence cited as the single most common reason courts criticise parties — and occasionally penalise them in costs. Understanding the full lifecycle of a dispute through the lens of Expert Witness Surveyors in […]
Expert Witness Surveyors in RAAC Concrete Disputes: 2026 Protocols for School and Hospital Remediation Claims
The UK construction industry faces an unprecedented crisis: over 230 schools and 34 NHS hospitals have been identified with failing Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) since September 2023, triggering a wave of remediation claims worth an estimated £1.5 billion. As litigation accelerates through 2026, Expert Witness Surveyors in RAAC Concrete Disputes: 2026 Protocols for School […]
Expert Witness Roles in New Build Snagging Disputes: Building Cases with 2026 RICS Home Survey Standard Updates
The surge in new build property purchases across the UK has brought an unwelcome companion: a dramatic increase in snagging disputes. As homebuyers discover defects ranging from cosmetic imperfections to structural failures, the role of expert witnesses in resolving these conflicts has never been more critical. With the 2026 RICS Home Survey Standard updates currently […]
