Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Accountability of Structural Engineer 4Mar 19, 2016 7:19 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Accountability of Structural Engineer 5Mar 19, 2016 10:07 am Building Services Engineer Renovating our 1960's modernist home in Brisbane https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=82091 Re: Accountability of Structural Engineer 6Mar 19, 2016 11:28 am chica Thanks. Yes we already have a lawyer involved in the initial stages as the engineer is not responding to our requests for answers. I'm interested to hear what avenues others have taken. LOL Avenues..Don't give the lawyer any money until you are absolutely positively certain that it won't be a long drawn out costly process and you get stuck with legal fees.All Too often I have seen things go pear shape after the initial stage consultation. If you are a punter its goes from (in the bag) 100% to 50-50 chance in a blink and the initial clients fighting/sinking fund is evaporating fast. If the first engineer is ignoring you I would say it sounds like he's got nothing to loose? Your second engineer can issue non-compliance, not fit for purpose, Imminent structural collapse certificates..so which is It? Lawyers are happy to go after anything provided others are paying..litmus test, if its a sure thing offer the lawyer, pro-bono? Damages? a success fee?...negotiate and sound him out Goodluck Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs 3 6404 The engineering is the engineering. It's irrelevant how much material you have. Unless it fits the requirements of your design the engineer can't "make"it work. You might… 7 9687 |