Proof of Work
Every BPD investigation produces court-ready documentation to CPR 35 evidential standard. Below are the deliverable types produced across forensic building pathology cases.
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Report
CPR 35-aligned forensic report tracing the chain of causation from visible defect to origin mechanism. Court-ready, evidence-based, and unambiguous.
- — Full chain-of-causation analysis with photographic evidence plates
- — HHSRS Category 1/2 hazard scoring per Housing Act 2004
- — Protimeter moisture mapping data at progressive heights
- — Prescribed remediation schedule with BS/BRE references
- — Statement of truth and declaration of duty to the court
Scott Schedule
Itemised Scott Schedule to court-standard format. Defect-by-defect costing with contractor-verified pricing, cross-referenced to RCA or Expert Witness report.
- — Defect-by-defect itemisation with location references
- — Contractor-verified costings per remediation item
- — HHSRS hazard rating per item where applicable
- — Cross-references to supporting RCA or Expert Witness report
- — Court-standard format suitable for disrepair claims and Tribunal
Contractor SOW + SOR Specification
Detailed Schedule of Works (SOW) and Schedule of Rates (SOR) for remediation contractors. Ensures prescribed remediation is executed to the correct standard and scope.
- — Detailed Schedule of Works derived from RCA findings
- — Schedule of Rates with market-benchmarked contractor pricing
- — BS/BRE specification references for each remediation item
- — Suitable for tender pack preparation and contract documentation
- — Optional contractor liaison and works monitoring scope
Expert Witness Report
CPR 35 Part 1 & Part 2 compliant expert report with statement of truth and declaration of duty to the court. Accepted in County Court, First-tier Tribunal, and by insurers.
- — Full RCA scope plus CPR 35 Part 1 & Part 2 compliant expert report
- — Statement of truth and declaration of duty to the court
- — Itemised Scott Schedule preparation where instructed
- — Single joint expert or party-appointed basis
- — Suitable for County Court, First-tier Tribunal, and HMO licensing