Expert Advice: Quantum

Expert Advice and Expert Witness (P35) Reports: Quantum: Remedial Works Costings

Matters where Sum Ltd (Andrew Schmidt) was appointed by the Claimants lawyer:

• Expert advice offered regarding the interpretation of earthworks descriptions and quantum within a contract Bill of Quantities. Opinion provided regards the Contractors entitlement (settled prior to formal proceedings).
• Expert advice offered in relation to the conduct of a Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor on a Grammar School Extension.
• Remedial works costings in relation to alleged defects to windows, doors and a part brick and extensively glazed conservatory.
• Expert evidence presented in relation to the accuracy or otherwise of SMM7 quantities prepared by a QS for a Main Contractor on a large supermarket building c/w multi-story car park.
• Expert evidence presented in relation to the accuracy or otherwise of SMM7 quantities prepared by a QS for a Main Contractor on a large University building (settled in Mediation).
• Written and oral evidence presented in Court in relating to remedial works costings (P35) in regards to a reconfigured and extended residential property (reached Judgement in court).
• Remedial works costings (P35) in relation to alleged defects to a stud farm, comprising detached farm house, garages and stable blocks (settled after Mediation).
• P35 remedial works costings in relation to alleged defects to four high spec, new build residences, in an exposed estuary setting (settled after Mediation).
• Expert advice presented in relation to the costing of remedial works (waterproofing) to a podium deck and associated access steps, basement car park and retail units (settled in Mediation).
• Expert advice presented in relation to costs incurred for works undertaken and costs to remedy alleged defects at a part renovated and extended residential property.