Background
Rab Eadie is a Chartered Engineer with over 20 years of global experience specialising in the design, installation, and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. Since 2017, he has been appointed as a technical expert on more than 50 occasions and has provided expert services in international arbitration, litigation, adjudication, and mediation for disputes exceeding GBP £300 million, supporting projects valued at over GBP £3 billion.
Rab has extensive experience across many sectors, including technology (data centres), healthcare, energy, aviation, retail, and accommodation (high-rise and mixed-use developments). He has served as an independent expert in cases heard in U.S. Federal Court and the UK Technology and Construction Court (TCC), and in arbitration under SIAC, ICC, and ACICA rules, providing opinions on complex technical matters.
Previously, Rab worked as a principal contractor on major projects in the aviation, technology, and energy sectors, leading large building services teams and managing subcontract packages, including design, installation, and commissioning. His technical expertise includes systems such as adiabatic cooling, BMS, CHP, fans, gasifiers, heating and cooling circuits, pumps, steam, condensate loops, VAV, VRF, VRV, and life safety systems with a focus on performance, validation, energy efficiency, and soft landings.
Rab has addressed a wide range of issues, including design deficiencies, workmanship, compliance, liability, and coordination, while supporting quantum and delay experts in complex negotiations, claims, and disputes.
Education and Certifications
- Building Services Engineering, BSc: Glasgow Caledonian University, UK (2009)
- Construction Law, LLM with Merit: University of Strathclyde, UK (2020)
- Chartered Engineer, CEng: Engineering Council, UK (2017)
Associations and Memberships
- Member: Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)
- Member: Commissioning Specialists Association, Grade 6 (CSA)
- Associate: Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
- Associate: The Academy of Experts