Registered Expert Witnesses
Chartered Architects & Surveyors
ArchiFACT
We offer specialist services in: forensic architecture, building pathology, building defects investigations, litigation support and construction dispute resolution
Yorkshire Office Closed
A recent job for ArchiFACT was an arbitration concerning a site in the Middle East with clients spread over two continents. No site visit was necessary for ArchiFACT, our report was based on evidence provided electronically and emailed to the client.
The Arbitration process itself involved Arbitrators sitting simultaneously in three different time zones, however the hearing itself involved very little travel for us. ArchiFACT’s expert travelled 65 miles by train and taxi from our Head Office in St Leonards-on-Sea to the lawyers offices in the City of London.
The hearing was conducted entirely via multiple video links and the total length of cables running between the pieces of tech in each of the individual offices of the arbitrators, clients, experts and lawyers could well, if placed end-to-end, have been greater than the distance travelled by our expert.
The question arising was, does ArchiFACT, or indeed any company, need separate offices to serve different geographic locations, when almost everything except for site visits could be done sitting at one desk?
Drawing the obvious conclusion, ArchiFACT’s Yorkshire office is now closed. From 30 May 2024 all business is being conducted from our Sussex Office in St Leonards-on-Sea.
We can still be contacted on any matter via email and telephone.
email: fact@ArchiFACT.co.uk.
telephone: +44 7752 175973
In 30 years dealing with construction cases, Robert (M.D. of ArchiFACT Ltd.) has been the most effective expert witness I have seen in terms of both his written work and his oral testimony. I would not hesitate to instruct him again.
ArchiFACT's instructing solicitor, Louis Flannery QC, Partner at Mishcon de Reya LLP
"knowledge of construction, design, defects and diagnostic is immense"
"I was extremely fortunate to have found Mr. Evans and ArchiFACT early on in a litigation process that culminated in Mr Evans acting as Expert Witness in the TCC in 2018. Not only was Mr. Evans thorough and diligent in his initial reporting on site, his observations and analysis precise and detailed, he was also able to offer in crystal clarity his depth of knowledge, experience and insight to the final report. On the witness stand, Mr. Evans demonstrated his expertise with such gravitas that nothing was left in dispute. ArchiFACT delivered over and beyond expectations."
ArchiFACT's Client; basia paczynski lejonvarn, L I N I A STUDIO LTD
"Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity"
"I've worked with Robert on quite a few occasions. His knowledge and reporting skills never fail to impress and I am always glad when he is on our side. Quite simply he is the difference between success and failure. I would have no hesitation in recommending him.”
Jon E Mizrahi BSc (Hons) MRICS DipAdj MCIARB DipArb MD of Construction Claims Consultancy in Ldn & Mcr; Chartered QS; RICS qual' Adjudicator; CEDR Adjudicator; Arbitrator.
"a very high standard"
"We used Robert as an expert during a very challenging adjudication. Robert demonstrated a detailed and thorough understanding of his area of expertise and indeed the issues of the case. Robert remained impartial, focused and objective throughout the process and delivered outstanding results that proved to be crucial to the success of the case. I would highly recommend Robert for his high level of expertise, knowledge, professionalism and integrity."
ArchiFACT's Client, Adele Lock
"I worked with Robert Evans for many years.He was outstanding in the type of forensic investigation of construction faults for which the company provided services"
Roger Knowles, owner, Roger Knowles
"I worked with Robert over several years and found him to be an extremely knowledgeable and amiable colleague with a good sense of humour!”
Helen Walker, Marketing & Business Development Manager, Europe at HKA