Proof of Work
Every BPD investigation produces written, evidence-based documentation to CPR 35 evidential standard. Below are the deliverable types produced across forensic building pathology cases.
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Report
Forensic report tracing the chain of causation from visible defect to origin mechanism. Evidence-based, and unambiguous.
- — Full chain-of-causation analysis with photographic evidence plates
- — HHSRS Category 1/2 hazard scoring per Housing Act 2004
- — Protimeter moisture mapping data at progressive heights
- — Prescribed remediation schedule with BS/BRE references
- — Statement of truth and declaration of duty to the court
Scott Schedule
Itemised Scott Schedule to court-standard format. Defect-by-defect costing with contractor-verified pricing, cross-referenced to RCA or Expert Witness report.
- — Defect-by-defect itemisation with location references
- — Contractor-verified costings per remediation item
- — HHSRS hazard rating per item where applicable
- — Cross-references to supporting RCA or Expert Witness report
- — Court-standard format suitable for disrepair claims and Tribunal
Contractor SOW + SOR Specification
Detailed Schedule of Works (SOW) and Schedule of Rates (SOR) for remediation contractors. Ensures prescribed remediation is executed to the correct standard and scope.
- — Detailed Schedule of Works derived from RCA findings
- — Schedule of Rates with market-benchmarked contractor pricing
- — BS/BRE specification references for each remediation item
- — Suitable for tender pack preparation and contract documentation
- — Optional contractor liaison and works monitoring scope
Expert Witness Report
CPR 35 Part 1 & Part 2 compliant expert report with statement of truth and declaration of duty to the court. Separately instructed; permission to rely on expert evidence is a matter for the court.
- — Full RCA scope plus CPR 35 Part 1 & Part 2 compliant expert report
- — Statement of truth and declaration of duty to the court
- — Itemised Scott Schedule preparation where instructed
- — Single joint expert or party-appointed basis
- — Suitable for County Court, First-tier Tribunal, and HMO licensing