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The RICS has recently published the RICS Professional Standard: Surveyors acting as expert witnesses, 5th edition, July 2026, effective from 30 November 2026. This professional…

As published in the Expert Witness Journal, July/August 2026. Introduction  Before I begin this article, I think it is only right to explain that this is not about…

This year, 2026, marks three milestones in my professional journey: When people hear those numbers, they usually ask what has changed the most. Technology? Building…

In construction disputes, delay and disruption are often treated as interchangeable concepts, despite addressing different issues.  Delay refers to the point at which completion is achieved later than planned.  Disruption commonly…

The National BPS Coalition includes a growing number of state and local governments committed to building performance standards, and some markets now enforce emissions limits…

Roofing consultants provide independent design and quality assurance, contractors install and repair, and forensic investigators evaluate failures after damage or claims. This guide compares the three roles across independence, scope, warranties, and when to engage each discipline.

An owner’s representative is a third party retained by a building owner to provide independent analysis and recommendations across a construction project. This guide covers where the role’s authority comes from, how it differs from contractors and construction managers, and when engagement adds value.

Commercial roofing project management moves through six phases: assessment, system selection, planning, installation, inspection, and warranty management. This guide covers the tear-off versus recover decision, code compliance, QA versus QC oversight, and warranty protection for building owners.

Most commercial roof leaks occur at penetrations and terminations where building systems meet the membrane. This guide covers how MEP coordination failures at rooftop equipment, drains, and flashing contribute to recurring roof problems, warning signs to check, and remediation considerations.

Rooftop solar can alter roof warranty status, add structural loads requiring stamped documentation, and create capital costs when roof and panel service lives mismatch. This guide covers what building owners should evaluate before committing to a commercial array.

Reflective roof coatings typically cost a fraction of full replacement and can defer it when the substrate is dry and at least five years of service life remain. This guide covers retrofit eligibility, code requirements, incentives, and reserve planning for commercial properties.

Weatherization reduces uncontrolled air and moisture movement through the building envelope. This guide covers how it differs from insulation, the warning signs, energy audit levels, ventilation risks, and the compliance and tax factors shaping commercial projects.