Who Is An Expert Witness? | White Building Reports

Q: Who Is An Expert Witness?

An expert witness is a person with a depth of knowledge of the building industry, regulations, Codes and requirements to build and complete a structure to an acceptable standard. An expert is one who has been in the building industry for many years and understands the complexity of the industry and is able to separate client expectations from the requirements of various building standards. That expert is to draw on the years within the industry, provide reference to the required standard and where required, provide solutions. The building expert will not be drawn into emotional or unsubstantiated claims and will only deal with matters of fact that are relevant to a claim or she can substantiate as a result of thorough investigation. The expert must show all documentation that has been used to arrive at a conclusion, dispute or matter at hand.

An expert witness is a person who has in-depth knowledge on the structural integrity of the construction, relevant building codes, industry standards of safety and regulations which are required to build and complete a structure to an acceptable standard.

They are specialists who provide expert testimony in VDVDRV, VCAT and Court proceedings in Australia. These witnesses possess specialized knowledge relevant to the case, including fields like building quality, construction, property valuation, engineering, or environmental science.

At White Building Reports, our experts present objective opinions and evidence to help the tribunal understand complex issues related to construction and building standards. Our credibility as expert witness lies within our qualifications, experience, and ability to communicate clearly. We help make a fair, unbiased and informed decisions in disputes involving construction and building quality.