Materials for examination
We first agree what is needed. Preserve the originals and the history of how copies were obtained.
What to send with your initial enquiry
Describe the object and the disputed issue, the purpose of the examination, and the object’s location and availability. A description and a few relevant documents are usually sufficient for an initial assessment.
The list depends on the type of examination
- Section diagram
- Repair documents
- Dated photographs
- Load and event information
- Contract and technical brief
- Design and schedules
- As-built records
- Test reports
- Designed pavement construction
- Material documents
- Sampling records
- Reports and point diagrams
- Collision diagram and materials
- Event photographs and videos
- Weather information
- Road maintenance records
- Traffic management design
- Photographs and videos
- Installation and maintenance documents
- Plans and elevations
- Drainage layout
- Maintenance records
- Photographs during rainfall
- Contract and cost estimate
- As-built drawings
- Records and schedules
- Inspection data
- Text and appendices
- Questions for the expert
- Design and contract
- Observations on particular findings
Submitting files
Attach materials to the enquiry form. When you select files, a separate confirmation of the terms for submitting them appears. Originals, samples and documents containing sensitive information are submitted under arrangements agreed in advance.
Let’s discuss your task
Describe the situation and the materials you have. We will agree the questions, scope of work and format of the result.