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When claim costs are debated, assumptions get expensive. Commissioning detailed structural damage reports gives adjusters measured facts, clear causation and itemised quantities that price accurately against market rates. The General Insurance Code of Practice expects openness, fairness and defined timeframes in claims, which lifts the value of objective evidence when volumes spike. Why costs drift […]

Insurers and brokers want decisions that hold up under scrutiny, not just opinions. When claims involve structural questions, NCC compliant reports provide the evidence path from site findings to a code‑based scope, which reduces dispute risk and cycle time. At MBC, registered structural engineers work alongside licensed building consultants to deliver insurer grade reporting across […]

Hail can crack tiles, dent metal sheets and loosen fixings, yet the first clues are often slow leaks and bowed plaster. If you intend to lodge a claim, early evidence matters. Booking structural inspections after disasters gives you a defensible record of what the storm did, what is unsafe and what repairs are required to […]

When a crack tracks across a party wall or a carpark slab starts to dish, committees want facts, not guesswork. Site-based structural investigation reports turn concern into evidence by determining cause, extent and practical rectification for strata and managed assets as Australia faces more declared catastrophe events each year. Structural investigation reports that cut through […]

When a single storm delivers hail, destructive wind and flash flooding in one event, clarity matters for insurers, loss adjusters and brokers. Commissioning an independent building consultancy for insurance claim assessment Australia ensures your file is evidence based, NCC aligned and auditable. The objective is a defensible outcome that separates storm damage from pre-existing defects […]

Claims adjusters and brokers face a recurring challenge in construction claims: moving from competing opinions to defensible facts, fast. A forensic building consultant for construction dispute resolution equips decision makers with tested evidence, clear scopes and code references that stand up in negotiations or at hearing. MBC delivers this service nationally with independent, insurer grade […]

Insurers, loss adjusters, brokers, commercial property owners and property managers need fast, defensible answers when a claim lands. As an Independent building consultancy for insurance claim assessment Australia, Morse Building Consultancy (MBC) delivers independent, insurer-grade evidence that separates event damage from pre-existing defects, aligns reinstatement with the National Construction Code and Australian Standards, and keeps […]

After the 2025 NSW and QLD floods, insurers, loss adjusters, brokers, strata managers, real estate managers and commercial owners need a defensible disaster assessment that separates event damage from pre-existing defects, identifies safety risks and sets out compliant reinstatement. Clear, evidence-based reporting reduces uncertainty, supports fair claim decisions and helps buildings return to service safely. […]

When a property claim lands on your desk, clarity and defensibility matter. We are often asked whether to commission building reports or an engineering report. If the claim involves structure, many insurers will request a structural engineer report prepared and signed by our registered engineers. What is a building report? A building report is prepared […]

Quality construction is what every property owner or manager hopes their building was delivered with. It underpins the asset’s performance and long-term value, supporting durability, reducing maintenance needs, and contributing to the overall safety and reliability of the structure. It’s also a marker of a sound investment—something that should stand up to time, use, and […]