Expert Building and Engineering Consultancy You Can Trust
At Morse Building Consultancy, we provide a comprehensive range of independent, professional building consultancy services tailored to the insurance industry, the building sector, and private clients. With licensed building consultants and registered engineers across Australia, we deliver actionable insights and unbiased guidance you can rely on.
Building & Engineering Consultancy
Our team of licensed building consultants and registered engineers, available across all Australian states and territories, delivers expert guidance on causation, repair, and compliance. We ensure strict adherence to the National Construction Code, Building Codes of Australia, and Australian Standards, helping clients navigate the complexities of building assessments and insurance claims with confidence and precision.
Reporting & Scope of Works
Our independent, detailed reports are the cornerstone of Morse Building Consultancy’s services. We deliver clear and comprehensive assessments, highlighting non-compliance issues with relevant codes and standards that may impact insurance claims. These reports serve as a trusted resource for accurate claims processing and decision-making.
Damage Reporting
Morse Building Consultancy excels in producing precise, independent damage reports, tailored for single-structure claims or large-scale catastrophes. With extensive experience across Australia, particularly along the eastern seaboard, our team delivers timely and accurate insights to support confident decision-making for insurers and stakeholders.
Disaster Response
In times of crisis, Morse Building Consultancy swiftly mobilises to deliver timely, impartial assessments once conditions are safe. Our extensive disaster response experience includes major events such as the 2023–24 Australian bushfires, the 2022 South Eastern Australia floods, and cyclones like Jasper and Kirrily. We provide dependable, streamlined reporting to support insurers and clients when it matters most.
Project Management
Our project management expertise encompasses major loss insurance claims in strata, retail, industrial, and commercial sectors. We oversee every stage of a project, ensuring efficiency, compliance with regulatory standards, and successful outcomes for all stakeholders involved.
Dispute Resolution
Our consultants bring impartiality and accuracy to dispute resolution, offering expert opinions on causation and damage. We provide clear, factual insights to guide fair resolutions, working calmly and professionally to navigate complex or challenging situations.
Site Investigations
We conduct prompt and thorough site investigations to identify event-specific damage, separating it from pre-existing conditions, maintenance issues, or natural wear and tear. This meticulous approach ensures reliable findings that inform well-founded decisions for insurers and property owners.
Expert Witness
Morse Building Consultancy provides expert witness testimony for insurers, legal professionals, and private clients. With extensive knowledge of the construction industry, the National Construction Code, and Australian Standards, we ensure objective, accurate insights to support fair outcomes in legal and dispute contexts.
VAR
Value at Risk
Our Quantity Surveyors (Q.S.) deliver fully quantified Scopes of Work for tendering purposes, along with detailed cost analyses to assist in the selection of preferred tenders. Our qualified Q.S. also provide Value at Risk (VAR) assessments to support risk management in project budgeting and financial planning.
IVR
Indemnity Valuation Report
The basis of indemnity is a common feature within insurance policies, but the application is less frequent when settling claims. When a property is old and in poor condition or underinsured an indemnity valuation basis may be from insurers. This helps insurers avoid betterment when settling claims.
Why Choose Morse Building Consultancy?
Your Trusted Partner in Building Consultancy
- Nationwide Coverage
Our consultants and engineers are licensed across all Australian states and territories, ready to deliver reliable service wherever you are. - Unmatched Expertise
With decades of experience and over 6000 of cases investigated, we specialise in precise assessments for property damage, compliance issues, and insurance claims. - Independent and Unbiased
We provide impartial insights that separate event-related damage from pre-existing conditions, ensuring clarity and confidence in every report. - Tailored Solutions
From detailed reporting to project management and expert witness services, we offer customised solutions to meet your needs.
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