Just recently I was giving expert evidence in VCAT proceedings in relation to defective building works to four townhouses and the estimated cost of rectifying defects for the owners. Builder brought his own building consultant. Not surprisingly my estimates were very much higher than his. In such cases experts give evidence concurrently enabling Member to hear and decide for themselves the validity and the weight of the evidence.

As it happened my evidence prevailed on most significant and big ticket items and contributed to significantly larger award than if builder’s consultant evidence was accepted.

The decision is now published and for those interested: Guney & Ors v CFM Property Group Pty Ltd (Domestic Building) [2013] VCAT 514 (16 April 2013)

Will it make difference if you get Building Expert or building consultant?

You bet!