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What makes a forensic building report defensible
A defensible report isn’t about which way the opinion falls. It’s about whether it can be followed, tested and relied on.
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Plain-English notes on building claims, forensic investigation and the standards behind them. Written for insurers, construction lawyers, loss adjusters, insurance builders, owners corporations and property owners.
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New General Insurance Code of Practice lodged with ASIC: what it means for expert reports
The redrafted Code is with ASIC. If approved, external experts’ reports would be due within 60 business days, with closer monitoring by insurers.
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Storm damage or long-term water entry? How a forensic consultant tells the difference
Storm damage and long-term water entry leave different signs. Here’s how site evidence and weather records are used to tell them apart.
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