A construction expert is someone with extensive technical knowledge and expertise of the construction industry.

They can discuss and describe industry standards, technical language, and complex issues to the trier of fact. They must be well-versed and up to date on the methodologies, processes, and materials used in the case at hand.

Expert witness testimony can be very effective in strengthening a legal argument, persuading the trier of fact, and ultimately attaining a winning judgment. In the UAE, an expert is required to provide an opinion when a court or tribunal requires assistance on a technical matter when the facts alone are insufficient to allow the court or tribunal to determine an issue.

Whilst construction disputes can cover a large range of technical issues, experts are generally retained for:

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Expert Witnesses