One of the questions we are asked a lot as independent building consultants is: How are you independent when you are engaged by an insurer? It’s a fair question. In complex claims and disputes, of which there are many, being challenged like this is understandable. When someone sees a report commissioned (and paid for) by […]
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building consulting, news
Common reasons insurers deny claims—and how building consultancy services can help
21
Apr
Apr
When an insurance claim involves building damage, the assessment process is rarely straightforward. There are often questions about the cause, extent and timing of the damage—as well as whether the building met relevant codes or was already showing signs of deterioration. These complexities can lead to delays, disputes, or claim denials, even when the damage […]
building consulting, building reports, news
Understanding insurance building reports: how building consultants bridge the gap between insurers and property owners
30
Jan
Jan
When property damage or defects occur, the claims process can become a source of confusion and frustration for insurers and property owners alike. Miscommunication, disputes, and delays are common when technical details aren’t clearly understood. This is where building consultants play an essential role. Through detailed, objective insurance reports, they provide clarity, support claims processes, […]
19
Nov
Nov
With more than 38 years’ experience in the building industry as a licensed builder and contractor, Morse Building Consultancy’s Andrew Morse says it’s the little things that make the big differences when it comes to investigating and reporting on insurance claims. If there’s one thing I have learned from my years working in the building […]
building consulting, engineering services, news
The role of an independent building and engineering consultancy during storm season
19
Nov
Nov
Morse Building Consultancy has been working alongside the insurance industry for over 15 years as a trusted leader in independent building damage, rectification, and compliance reporting. Having no affiliation with any insurer, loss adjustor or builder makes them one of a few truly independent building and engineering consultancy company who provides their services nationally. As […]
19
Nov
Nov
After heavy rains have decimated south-east Queensland and coastal New South Wales in the last month, many of us are keeping an eye to the skies and bracing ourselves for further disastrous effects from La Niña. In late 2021, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) foretold of a 65% increase in cyclone activity this storm season, […]
19
Nov
Nov
Australia has always experienced episodes of destructive weather, but recent studies show that the frequency, intensity, and cost of these events are forecast to increase as a direct result of progressive climate change. The federal government’s Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements report released in 2020 stated, “Australia’s disaster outlook is alarming, with climate change exacerbating bushfires, […]
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