Under the umbrella of Munro Consulting, Andrew delivers training in Highways Design & Detailing for ICE Training, part of the Institution of Civil Engineers. The course run over 2 days and delivered several times a year, covers the principal aspects of highway design to the national UK standards. Andrew developed the training material, and delivers the course at public venues or in house. Andrew’s extensive academic and practical knowledge enable him to provide his services as an Expert Witness covering all aspects of highway and civil engineering projects, from car park construction to motorway design. A highly competent report writer, and confident in public speaking, Andrew is highly capable at giving evidence. One client referred to him as “unshakeable under fire”. His legal experience includes acting as an expert witness, as well as a witness of fact. He is very comfortable working with Solicitors and Counsel, and can communicate technical topics in non-technical terms with ease. Having previously acted as Project Manager, Andrew found himself heavily involved in Cambridgeshire County Council v BAM Nutall in the Construction and Technology Court. Andrew explained: “Besides having first-hand knowledge of the matters in dispute, I participated in 3 out of the 4 adjudications, and assisted Counsel (Keating Chambers) and the Solicitors (BDB law) for Cambridgeshire County Council with responding to the Defence and Counter Claim. This involved briefing Counsel on the technical aspects of the dispute. I also prepared a very substantial witness statement relating to those matters of fact of which I had personal knowledge.”
Other cases for which Andrew has acted as an Expert Witness include: • Acting as an Expert Witness in an Arbitration (Rossfleet Investments v Anti-Waste Ltd 2006) for which Andrew provided his expert opinion on the construction of a concrete road, including giving evidence in the Arbitrator’s Court. • In Welcomes Road Residents Association v Arnold Tarmac, Andrew acted for the claimant in respect of the failure of 7500 sq metres of surface dressing. The case was settled out of court in the claimant’s favour • In the case of the A47 Thorney Bypass (2003) Andrew was the principal Engineering Design • Expert witness for the Highways Agency at the Public Inquiry.
A Member of Institution of Civil Engineers and the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation, Andrew’s is able to provide Expert analysis on the following issues: • • • • • •
If highway design or construction fails to comply with standards and regulations If necessary procedures were not followed If the correct project path was not taken following assessments If highway design or construction is inherently flawed If the proper materials were not used, or used incorrectly If contractual obligations have not been met.
To discuss your individual needs for an Expert Witness contact:
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