Independent technical advice. Structured reporting. Practical outcomes.

Resolve provides independent building consultancy services where clarity, compliance, and risk management are critical to decision-making.

Our services are structured, proportionate, and grounded in construction experience.

Building Condition Reports

Independent assessment of existing buildings to establish current condition and identify material issues.

Typical Engagements

• Pre-purchase due diligence
• Asset condition reviews
• Handover inspections
• Insurance and claim support
• Prior to dispute escalation

Deliverables

• Structured findings by issue and location
• Clear definition of scope and limitations
• Photographic evidence schedule
• Risk implications
• Recommended next actions

These reports are prepared with the understanding they may be relied upon by third parties.

Defects & Compliance Audits

Systematic assessment of building works to identify defects, non-conformance, and compliance concerns.

Scope Includes

• Workmanship quality
• NCC compliance (where documentation is available)
• Contractual specification review
• Rectification assessment
• Priority and risk ranking

Outcome

Clear documentation of:

• Observed conditions
• Relevant performance concerns
• Practical rectification pathways

The focus remains on material issues, not minor cosmetic defects unless risk-relevant.

Pre-Purchase Inspections (Advisory Level)

Independent technical review prior to acquisition.

This service is suited to clients requiring deeper insight than a standard pre-purchase inspection.

Focus Areas

• Structural integrity
• Moisture and durability risks
• Compliance concerns
• Latent defect indicators
• Commercial and rectification risk implications

The objective is informed decision-making before capital is committed.

Client-Side Project Advisory

Independent advisory support during construction or refurbishment.

Resolve acts on behalf of the asset owner to protect quality and reduce risk exposure.

Advisory Scope May Include

• Programme review
• Procurement oversight
• Quality assurance review
• Practical completion assessments
• Contractual compliance observations

This service strengthens accountability and provides independent oversight.

Dispute & Technical Advisory Support

Structured technical input where construction matters are disputed or under review.

Resolve provides independent documentation and issue framing to assist:

• Solicitors
• Insurers
• Owners
• Project stakeholders

Services May Include

• Defect identification and categorisation
• Evidence capture and documentation
• Technical opinion (proportionate and independent)
• Clarification of scope and assumptions
• Risk narrative support

Resolve does not adopt adversarial positions.
Independence and clarity remain central.

Evidence Capture & Documentation

Time-sensitive inspections where conditions must be recorded prior to change.

This may be required:

• Before rectification works
• During escalation
• Prior to insurance assessment
• At termination or project breakdown

Structured documentation reduces ambiguity and protects decision integrity.

Scope Review & Risk Identification

Independent review of drawings, specifications, or contract documentation to identify:

• Gaps in scope
• Ambiguities
• Compliance risk
• Buildability concerns
• Potential cost exposure

Engaging early reduces downstream conflict.

Causation Reports

Independent technical assessment to determine the probable cause of building defects, failures, or performance concerns.

Causation requires structured analysis — not assumption.
Our reports distinguish between observation, inference, and opinion.

Typical Instructions Include

• Water ingress and moisture failures
• Structural cracking or movement
• Façade or envelope performance issues
• Waterproofing defects
• Compliance-related performance failures
• Workmanship versus design responsibility

Deliverables

• Clear definition of scope and instructions received
• Chronology review (where documentation is available)
• Site inspection findings
• Analysis of probable cause(s)
• Consideration of contributing factors
• Defined assumptions and limitations

Causation opinions are framed proportionately and supported by observable evidence.

Expert Witness Services

Independent expert reporting and testimony in matters involving building performance, defects, compliance, and technical disputes.

Resolve acts as an independent expert — not an advocate.

Services May Include

• Expert reports prepared in accordance with court or tribunal requirements
• Joint expert conferencing
• Review of opposing expert reports
• Technical clarification for legal teams
• Court or tribunal attendance

Our role is to assist the decision-maker through structured, impartial technical opinion.

Independence and proportionality are central to maintaining credibility.