Through our fire safety expert witness work, we've noticed the same issues arise time and again across building litigation matters. One of the most common involves product substitution. A specified product may become unavailable, too expensive or subject to long lead...
A building can be compliant when it's completed—but is it still performing as originally designed years later? A fire safety performance gap can develop when building alterations, maintenance or renovations change the way fire safety systems perform without...
Star Entertainment Sydney v Buildcorp The Star Entertainment Sydney Properties Pty Ltd v Buildcorp Group Pty Ltd trading as Buildcorp Interiors [2026] NSWSC 27 was heard in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and concerned the use of aluminium composite panels (ACPs)...
Building defects are a central issue in construction law and property litigation. From faulty fire doors to defective sprinklers, hydrant, or detection systems, these failures can result in regulatory enforcement orders, costly litigation, and life-threatening risks....
Restaurant and cafe kitchens are a highly specialised fire risk environment, with the prevalence of open flames, hot surfaces, cooking oil and fats. Commercial kitchen mechanical exhaust systems are vital for air cleanliness and quality as they work to remove heat,...
When One Side Fails to Show Reflections from a Cancelled Commercial Mediation By Christina Knorr, Fire Safety Expert and Expert Witness Recently, I was scheduled to attend a commercial dispute mediation, not in my usual role as a technical consultant behind the...
Infinity Tower Brisbane - Cladding Body Corporate for Infinity 1 Community Titles Scheme 45404 v Queensland Building and Construction Commission & Anor [2025] QCAT 54 Infinity 1 Body Corporate took the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) and...
The Importance of Conferences with Experts in Legal Strategy Development Introduction When developing a legal strategy for court, specialised knowledge is often essential. Many cases involve complex technical, scientific, or industry-specific issues that require input...