Building disputes, mediation & SAT
Perth.

Understand the issues. Explore a resolution.

Technical investigation, reporting and separately agreed mediation services for building disputes, including technical support for matters involving the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT).

Building dispute mediation

A facilitative process to help the builder and owner explore an agreed settlement before SAT proceedings, with the aim of avoiding unnecessary costs. The mediator assists the discussion; the parties decide whether to settle.

Mediation provides an opportunity for the builder and owner to discuss their concerns, consider possible solutions and try to resolve the dispute. The participants, scope, fees and session arrangements are agreed in advance.

The role is confirmed before accepting instructions. Acting as a mediator is a separate engagement from providing an independent expert opinion, with suitability and conflicts considered at the outset.

What to send when enquiring

The parties involved, issues in dispute, relevant reports, deadlines and whether you need mediation, technical support or an independent expert report.

What the service can cover

• Inspection of disputed defects, damage or incomplete work.
• Review of relevant supplied documents and competing technical reports.
• Reasoned technical assessment and identification of further evidence needed.
• Building dispute mediation, technical support for settlement discussions, or expert reporting under a clearly defined engagement.

Scope and limitations

• We do not provide legal advice or legal representation.
• A technical report does not guarantee a settlement or tribunal outcome.
• Expert witness work is a distinct engagement with independence obligations.