Expert Witness Services & SAT (WA) Technical Reporting
Independent, evidence-based building defect analysis and NCC/AS-compliant expert reporting for Western Australian disputes, insurance matters and tribunal proceedings.
Independent Expert Evidence for Building & Construction Disputes
BuildNex provides specialist expert witness services for building disputes, insurance claims and tribunal proceedings before the State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia (SAT). Led by Graeme Boyd, Registered Building Practitioner and qualified carpenter with over 20 years’ construction and compliance experience, BuildNex delivers impartial, technical and methodical assessments supported by the National Construction Code (NCC 2022), relevant Australian Standards and manufacturer requirements.
Reports are prepared in clear, professional language suitable for legal and tribunal contexts, and are structured to withstand scrutiny.
Expert Witness & Technical Services
Expert Witness Reports (SAT-Ready)
Formal expert opinions addressing defect causation, workmanship standards, NCC/AS compliance and reasonable rectification options. Reports are structured in a format familiar to legal practitioners.
Technical Defect Analysis
Detailed on-site investigations supported by photographs, measurements and tolerance checks to identify the cause and extent of defects in residential and low-rise commercial buildings.
Document & Evidence Review
Independent review of existing expert reports, builder correspondence, plans, engineering drawings and photographic evidence, with clear technical commentary or second opinions where required.
NCC & Standards Interpretation
Clause-specific analysis of NCC 2022 requirements, relevant Australian Standards and manufacturer installation manuals to assess whether works meet accepted obligations and performance criteria.
Expert Conferences & Hearings
Participation in expert conclaves, joint statements and SAT hearings where required, maintaining independence and adherence to expert witness duties.
Rectification Scope Preparation
Preparation of clear, technically justified rectification scopes that can be used in negotiations, settlement discussions or directions hearings.
Methodical, Independent & Compliance-Based Assessment
How BuildNex Approaches Expert Evidence
- Issue & Document Review – Analysis of pleadings, directions, prior reports, plans, photographs and correspondence.
- On-Site Inspection – Detailed inspection to verify alleged defects, workmanship, construction methods and performance.
- Compliance Evaluation – Comparison against NCC 2022, Australian Standards, engineering requirements and manufacturer instructions.
- Defect Causation & Opinion – Identification of root causes and formation of a clear, independent expert opinion.
- Report Preparation – Structured, factual and defensible reporting suitable for SAT and legal proceedings.
Why Law Firms & Insurers Engage BuildNex
- Registered Building Practitioner (BP105837) with trade background.
- More than 20 years’ construction, supervision and compliance experience.
- Extensive exposure to residential, commercial and mining assets.
- Strong working knowledge of NCC 2022 and key Australian Standards.
- Independent, unbiased and evidence-based approach.
- Clear, clause-linked defect descriptions and rectification guidance.
- Reports structured for tribunals, insurers and dispute resolution processes.
Briefing & Supporting Documentation
A clear and complete brief enables the most efficient and reliable expert assessment. Useful documents include:
- Building contracts, specifications and variations.
- Architectural and engineering drawings.
- Existing expert reports and defect lists.
- Builder correspondence, RFIs and site instructions.
- Photographs, videos and site notes.
- ITPs, compliance certificates or relevant approvals.
- SAT directions, pleadings and submissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are your reports suitable for SAT (WA)?
Yes. Reports are prepared using clear, factual and independent language consistent with tribunal expectations and can be incorporated into evidence bundles.
Do you provide preliminary reviews?
Yes. Preliminary reviews can help determine whether a full expert report is warranted and which issues are most significant from a technical perspective.
Do you act for all parties?
BuildNex may be engaged by homeowners, builders, developers, insurers or law firms, but always operates with strict independence and without advocacy.
Can you attend hearings or expert conferences?
Yes. Attendance at expert conclaves, joint conferencing and hearings can be arranged where required as part of the engagement.
Need Independent Expert Evidence for a Dispute or Tribunal Matter?
BuildNex provides detailed, NCC-aligned and defensible expert reporting for building and construction disputes, insurers and SAT (WA) proceedings.
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