INDEPENDENT BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY
Clarity built
on evidence.
Independent construction expertise for decisions that matter. Commercial and residential expert evidence, building defects, pre-purchase building and pest inspections, contract disputes and project safety—across Australia and internationally by arrangement.
Expert evidence. Commercial experience.
Independent
Expert technical opinions
Accredited
Expert witness capability
Commercial
Real-world project experience
Global perspective
Australia & overseas by arrangement
01 / OUR CAPABILITIES
The right expertise.
The right evidence.
Commercial and residential expert reports; building, strata and timber pest inspections; defect investigations; construction contract claims, variations, extensions of time and payment matters; mediation and safety. Evidence-led services grounded in practical construction experience.
01 / EXPERTISE
Commercial & residential expert reports
Accredited expert witness opinions addressing defects, workmanship, incomplete works, causation and dispute evidence.
02 / EXPERTISE
Building defect investigations
Site investigation, alternative-cause analysis, defect schedules and rectification considerations.
03 / EXPERTISE
Building, strata & pre-purchase inspections
Defined-scope residential, strata/common-property and timber pest inspections, with photographs, AS 4349 references and clearly recorded limits.
04 / EXPERTISE
Independent construction inspections
Defined-scope technical reviews of site conditions, incomplete work and building workmanship.
05 / EXPERTISE
Security of payment support
Payment claims, adjudication evidence, disputed variations and final accounts, including WA security-of-payment matters.
06 / EXPERTISE
Construction contracts & commercial support
AS 4000 and AS 2124 claims, variations, extensions of time, delay costs, contract administration and commercial project support.
07 / EXPERTISE
Mediation & early dispute resolution
Structured, impartial discussions to identify issues, explore practical settlement options and support party-led agreements.
Expanded services / Current capability statement
Buildings. Contracts.
Clear findings.
The latest TechVeritas capability statement confirms dedicated strata inspection, technical construction claims and applicable inspection-standard services. Engagements are agreed with clear scope and independent expert work is separated from commercial advocacy.
02 / THE DIFFERENCE
Built on experience.
Defined by
independence.
Construction knowledge is most valuable when it is applied objectively. Our work connects site conditions, contract information and contemporaneous records. For expert appointments, the overriding duty is to the court or tribunal and takes precedence over the interests of the party instructing or paying for the opinion.
- Disclose relationships and potential conflicts
- Separate observed facts from assumptions
- Examine contrary evidence and alternative causes
- State limitations and matters outside expertise
03 / HOW WE WORK
From first instructions to a report that makes sense.
01 / DEFINE
Scope the matter
Understand the questions, the intended use of the report and the expert obligations that may apply.
02 / GATHER
Review the record
Assess contracts, drawings, correspondence, photographs and available project information.
03 / INVESTIGATE
Inspect and analyse
Observe accessible works, investigate issues and identify evidence gaps or additional testing needs.
04 / EXPLAIN
Present the opinion
Report the findings, methodology, assumptions and conclusions with measured independence.
04 / Expert independence & duty
Our duty is to
the evidence.
We disclose potential conflicts; distinguish facts, assumptions and professional opinions; consider plausible alternative causes and contrary material; and identify limitations and matters beyond expertise.
We disclose potential conflicts; distinguish facts, assumptions and professional opinions; consider plausible alternative causes and contrary material; and identify limitations and matters beyond expertise.
Relevant expert-evidence authorities: Makita (Australia) Pty Ltd v Sprowles [2001] NSWCA 305, [85]; The Ikarian Reefer [1993] 2 Lloyd’s Rep 68, 81–82. Duties depend on the relevant forum and applicable rules. Expert, commercial and mediation appointments are considered separately. Applicable court or tribunal rules and directions govern each appointment; independent expert, negotiation support and mediation appointments are distinct.
04 / PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
Expert experience.
Professional rigour.
Alan Lynch LLM, BSc, MCIArb
Director, TechVeritas Pty Ltd · Resolution Institute Accredited Expert Witness · MCIArb (Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators). Construction experience across Australia, Ireland and the Middle East, combining independent technical assessment, qualified trade knowledge, building practitioner registration and contract and commercial management.
2023 AIB Professional Excellence Award
Alan Lynch — winner, Commercial Construction ($2–$25 million).
Master Builders WA, 2023
Best Aged Care Building ($10–$20 million), St Jude’s Guildford Village.
QUALIFICATIONS, ACCREDITATION & REGISTRATION
- Master of Laws — Construction Law, Arbitration & Adjudication
Robert Gordon University, Scotland - BSc — Construction Management
Institute of Technology Sligo, Ireland - Diploma — Building and Construction
North Metropolitan TAFE, Western Australia - Diploma — Health and Safety
BEST Consulting, Western Australia - Accredited Expert Witness
Resolution Institute - Qualified Carpenter and Joiner
Institute of Technology Sligo, Ireland - Registered Building Practitioner (WA)
Registration No. 101996 - Professional affiliations
Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators · Resolution Institute
05 / Selected project experience
Projects of scale.
Perspective that travels.
The supplied capability profile includes experience in educational, aged care, defence-related, aviation, retail and hospitality projects, across Australia and the Middle East.
UWA School of Indigenous Studies
University of Western Australia · Crawley
St Jude’s Guildford Village
Aged care · Guildford, WA
International projects
Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Middle East
Project photographs and credentials drawn from the supplied TechVeritas capability statement; projects shown illustrate professional experience, not current engagement availability.
06 / Frequently asked questions
Common questions.
Considered answers.
07 / Confidential enquiries
Bring us the problem.
We’ll identify the brief.
Tell us about the site, project or dispute, any important dates and the records available. We will consider conflicts, appropriate scope, deliverables and fee arrangements before accepting an instruction.
Alan Lynch · Director, TechVeritas Pty Ltd
WA, NSW, SA, VIC, NT & QLD. Further Australian and international locations by arrangement.
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