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Civil Engineering - Expert Evidence

Building measures always constitue a potential hazard to adjacent buildings. Hence, a thorough documentation of the surrounding buildings is strongly recommended. We perform evidence procurement services before and after the conduct of building measures. Based on this data we are able to issue an expert assessment of potential damages.

We recommend to conduct an expert evidence procedure for the following situations: 

  • Modernization of roads with surrounding property
  • Laying or modernization of infrasructure utilities (e.g. water /gas supply) close to buildings
  • Development of building foundations
  • Construction activities that may cause vibrations
  • Movements in the bedrock
  • Lowering of the groundwater table

Our specially trained staff members examine the condition of the adjacent buildings with video and photo cameras. For the outside section a separate assessment is conducted for each building. The interior is documented with pictures together with comprehensive comments. Already existing damages on buildings are systematically documented. After appropriately editing the collected data, it is digitally placed to our clients disposal. Special software or hardware is not required to use the data.

If claims are asserted the data sets will be analyzed in detail. A further on site assessment will be carried out when needed. By comparing the data before and after the building activities it is possible to make an univocal judgement if the damages have been caused by construction activities or if other processes are responsible.

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