The construction industry is one industry that is more often than not facing disputes and challenges. It is due to the complex nature of the industry and thus requires the services of experts very direly. When you begin with the work on your construction project, make sure you have in the loop the experts you can consult any time a dispute arises.

You may need services of expert witnesses like a Quantum or a delay expert for solving the problems at hand. Make sure the ones you hire belong to a reputable consultancy. They can help your project and manage to save the project from critical delays and ensure timely completion without compromising on the quality of work.

This article will elaborate on the key role that experts play and the importance that an expert’s testimony possesses when disputes occur in construction projects.

Key roles that experts play in construction disputes

Construction claims and disputes are far too complex for an ordinary person to understand. The expert witnesses that possess technical expertise and knowledge of the field are hence crucial to the safe completion of a construction project. They are experts in legal as well as technical matters pertaining to the issues that may arise during the course of a construction project. Some of the key roles they play are as follows:

1. They delineate the issues and points of disagreement

The construction expert witnesses with the help of their experience and knowledge have an objective eye towards the issues. They carefully go through the points which are a source of conflict or disagreement among the parties involved in the project.

They are able to do so better because of the multidisciplinary knowledge that they possess. 

2. They advise the tribunal independently

Many a time, the disputes go to a tribunal. Now, when the case is presented to the tribunal, each party presents its own points. Every party will try to convince the tribunal in its favor. The expert witness, in such a scenario, comes to the rescue and presents a clear and unbiased picture to the tribunal.

These experts are independent and do not belong to any party involved in the construction project. Thus, each party respects the testimony of the expert. Consequently, the tribunal is able to make a decision and give its verdict based on expert testimony.

3. They consider a range of possible outcomes 

Construction dispute experts are people who have experience in handling disputes and conflicts in a vast amount of projects. All projects have different ground realities. So they are able to understand the root causes of situations that arise. They are better able to connect the dots that you, as a project owner or your project manager, cannot connect. 

Any problem that arises on-site will be easy to understand for an expert witness, and thus, they will be able to provide a number of possible solutions to the problems at hand. If an activity has been delayed due to the mistake of one of the parties, the delay expert will analyze the situation and then suggest to your project manager the ways the manager can go about for the issue.

Is your construction project stuck in claim disputes?

Any construction project can face such a situation. The best time to take a construction consultancy in the loop is when the contract gets finalized. The second best time is when the need arises. Now when your project is stuck in disputes and conflicts, you may hire a construction consultant to solve the impending issues.

The consultant will be an outside counsel and thus be neutral towards any party. Thus all parties will respect his/her analysis. Secondly, the expert consultant will have a wide experience in the field which surpasses the knowledge of all parties involved in the project, combined.

Thus do not underestimate how beneficial the services of an expert witness are and how crucial can an expert’s testimony can be in the construction industry!