Expert Witness Services

Service Description

TWC Group provides independent expert witness services for building and construction disputes across Victoria, engaged by lawyers, builders, developers, and property owners requiring an impartial, technically rigorous assessment. As a Registered Building Surveyor, Building Inspector and Builder with the Building and Plumbing Commission, and with over 21 years' experience across residential, commercial and public building projects, Troy Walters is qualified to provide independent expert opinion on matters of building compliance, defects, and performance-based design. Our expert witness services include: - Detailed building inspections and defect assessments - Independent reports for VCAT, the Building Appeals Board, and Magistrates', County or Supreme Court proceedings - Assessment of compliance with the Building Act 1993, Building Regulations, and National Construction Code - Opinion on performance solutions and alternative designs - Attendance at mediation, conciliation, or tribunal hearings to provide evidence We understand the responsibilities of an expert witness: independence, objectivity, and a duty to the court or tribunal rather than to the instructing party. Our reports are prepared to a standard suitable for use in formal proceedings, clearly documenting findings, methodology and conclusions. If you are a lawyer, builder, developer, or property owner involved in a building dispute and require an independent building surveyor to act as expert witness, contact TWC Group to discuss your matter.