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LatestNEC change control at data centre speed
NEC Option A, B and C compensation events move fast on a data centre programme — accelerated timelines and long-lead procurement mean a change decided in a meeting can carry six-figure programme and cost consequences…
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Expert WitnessForensic delay analysis on data centre programmes
Delay on a data centre programme rarely has one cause — it's usually an interaction between long-lead equipment procurement, specialist MEP sequencing, and a critical path that runs through systems most delay…
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Expert WitnessConcurrent delay: why a six-week extension claim unravelled
A contractor came to us convinced a six-week delay was entirely down to late information from the design team. The programme told a more complicated story.
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Expert WitnessWhat a 'Part 35 compliant' expert report actually means
You'll see "Part 35 report" or "Part 35 compliant" mentioned constantly around expert witness work. It's worth being precise about what it actually means.
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Defects & DisrepairEWS1 and cladding remediation: the apportionment problem
EWS1 and cladding remediation claims haven't gone away — if anything, the funding and liability questions have gotten more complicated as more buildings work through the process.
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Expert WitnessRail delay claims turn on possession windows
Delay and disruption claims on rail programmes usually turn on something most general construction disputes don't have to deal with: possession windows.
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NewsProjects: engineering consultancy and expert witness reports at Doha Convention Centre
MPG provided engineering consultancy services, design technical studies and expert witness reports on the Doha Convention Centre in Qatar.
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NewsHousing disrepair surveys: impartial, Part 35-ready evidence for tenants and landlords
MPG provides high-quality, impartial housing disrepair surveys with MRICS-qualified surveyors, delivering Part 35-compliant expert witness reports and court-ready documentation.
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NewsDefective works expert witness reports: Part 35 evidence for construction failures
MPGQS provides CPR Part 35 compliant defective works expert witness reports assessing construction failures, workmanship, materials, and design defects for legal proceedings.
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NewsCommercial disrepair expert witness reports: Part 35 evidence for property disputes
MPG delivers RICS-accredited, Part 35 compliant commercial disrepair expert witness reports for landlords, tenants, and legal professionals across the UK, Europe and Middle East.
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NewsHousing expert witness reports: Part 35 evidence for disrepair claims
MPG provides independent, Part 35 compliant housing expert witness reports for disrepair, health and safety breaches, and landlord-tenant disputes across the UK.
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NewsDilapidations: why early quantum advice changes the outcome
Dilapidations claims often land at lease end. Independent quantum advice taken early can turn a contentious negotiation into a measured one.
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NewsAdjudication: keeping cash flowing when payment disputes stall a project
Adjudication gives parties a binding interim decision within 28 days. Success comes down to the quality of the quantum analysis.
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