Expert Witness
Independent Expert Witness Services in Building Compliance
At TF Certifiers + Consultants, we provide specialist expert witness services to assist with compliance-related disputes involving building regulation, accessibility, and application of the National Construction Code (NCC). Our role is to offer objective, well-reasoned opinions where clarification is needed, particularly in complex or contested matters.
We are regularly engaged by legal professionals, developers, and authorities seeking an independent assessment of building compliance issues, especially in relation to existing buildings and regulatory interpretation.
Our Services Include:
- Compliance Assessments & Opinion Reports
Formal reports addressing the correct application of the NCC, Ministerial Building Standards (e.g. MBS 001), and other applicable codes in disputed scenarios. - Tribunal & Legal Proceedings Support
Expert witness statements and appearances for SACAT, court matters, or statutory hearings involving building compliance. - Interpretation of Building Regulations
Clear guidance where there are differing views on how compliance obligations have been applied or understood.
When Are We Engaged?
- When an authoritative compliance opinion is required to assist in a legal or regulatory dispute
- Where there is ambiguity in how a building standard was applied, or its application is under review
- To support decision-making with independent, defensible reasoning based on the NCC and legislative intent
Trusted. Independent. Defensible.
Our reports are built on a deep understanding of the NCC, accessibility standards, and South Australian regulatory instruments. We maintain a strictly independent position, with the credibility and technical clarity required to stand up under scrutiny in formal proceedings.
Get in touch to discuss how we can assist in your matter.