by Russell | Jun 23, 2026 | Dodgy Builders, SAT Expert Witness
– KEY TAKEAWAYS Replacing a roof “like for like” doesn’t dodge the rules. New roofing work has to meet the current National Construction Code and Australian Standards. The tribunal threw the like-for-like argument straight out. We won the...
by Russell | Apr 7, 2026 | SAT Expert Witness
– KEY TAKEAWAYS A Scott Schedule in construction disputes is the document SAT uses to assess each defect individually It is built directly from a properly prepared expert witness report Most cases are won or lost based on how clearly defects are structured,...
by Russell | Mar 10, 2026 | SAT Expert Witness, Dodgy Builders
– KEY TAKEAWAYS SAT decisions heavily rely on expert evidence.The tribunal depends on qualified building professionals to explain defects, standards, and rectification requirements. A standard building inspection report is usually not enough.SAT matters require...
