Technical & Engineering Opinion
An independent engineering opinion that supports technical, legal and contractual decisions. Reviewing documents and contracts alone is not enough to reach the technical truth; it requires a precise engineering analysis grounded in professional standards, the facts and the available evidence.
The Definition
What Is a Technical & Engineering Opinion?
A technical and engineering opinion is an independent professional assessment issued by a qualified engineering expert after studying and analysing all relevant documents and data, with the aim of reaching objective technical conclusions on a particular engineering matter, dispute or problem. In engineering and construction projects, complex technical challenges or disagreements may arise that require an independent assessment helping owners, contractors, consultants, lawyers, judicial bodies and arbitral tribunals to take informed decisions built on sound engineering foundations.
The technical opinion rests on multiple, integrated sources:
The FIDIC suite of contracts published by the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (www.fidic.org) is among the foremost international references drawn upon in determining the partiesโ obligations and assessment mechanisms.
When You Need It
When Do You Need a Technical & Engineering Opinion?
The need for a technical opinion arises in four families of cases:
Contractual disputes
Disagreements between owner and contractor, and between contractor and consultant; and disputes over additional works and the quality of works.
Engineering claims
Claims for delay and extension of time, additional cost, disruption and reduced productivity, and changes to the scope of works.
Assessing works & defects
Assessing the quality of execution, determining the causes of technical defects, conformity to specifications, and analysing structural failure or damage.
Legal & arbitral cases
Supporting law firms and arbitration proceedings, preparing technical reports for judicial cases, and assessing technical evidence and documents.
Our Services
Our Technical & Engineering Opinion Services
Four integrated axes, from document review to delivering the technical report:
Document Review & Analysis
Studying and analysing all relevant documents to build a precise, documented picture of the technical matter.
โธ Contracts and Particular Conditions, and engineering drawings
โธ Technical specifications and official correspondence
โธ Variation orders, and daily and monthly reports
โธ Programmes and project records
Inspections & Site Visits
Where needed, we conduct site visits to link the documents to what was executed on the ground.
โธ Assessing the condition of the executed works
โธ Documenting the technical facts
โธ Examining the defects or problems in dispute
โธ Gathering evidence and data supporting the opinion
Specialist Technical Analysis
In-depth technical analyses linking cause to effect and testing them against accredited standards.
โธ Analysing the causes of delay and of technical defects
โธ Assessing compliance with specifications and contracts
โธ Studying technical responsibilities between the parties
โธ Assessing the impact of decisions and changes on the project
Preparing Technical Reports
Integrated, professional technical reports ready for use in negotiation, settlement, arbitration and the courts.
โธ Presenting the facts and technical background
โธ Document review and analysis, and technical discussion of the evidence
โธ Technical conclusions and the independent professional opinion
โธ Appropriate technical recommendations
This service connects with technical & engineering expert reports, technical & legal litigation support and claims preparation.
Our Methodology
Our Approach to Preparing the Technical Opinion
A scientific, structured methodology ensuring impartiality and objectivity at every stage:
Understanding the Case or Problem
Defining the scope of the assignment and the required objectives precisely before any analysis begins.
Gathering Information
Reviewing all relevant documents and data and building an organised evidence file.
Technical Analysis
Conducting the necessary engineering studies and analyses with complete objectivity.
Assessing the Evidence
Comparing the facts against the contract requirements and the accredited engineering standards.
Preparing the Technical Opinion
Drafting a clear, evidence-based professional opinion that distinguishes fact, assumption and opinion.
Providing Technical Support
Explaining and discussing the findings with the client or legal team where needed.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Our Services?
Specialist engineering and contractual experience
We combine practical engineering knowledge with experience in contracts, claims and disputes.
Impartiality and independence
We rely on the facts, the evidence and the documents, away from assumptions and personal impressions.
A deep understanding of project contracts
Experience with contracting and consultancy contracts, FIDIC contracts and the disputes associated with them.
Professional, usable reports
Reports that can be used in negotiations, settlements, arbitration proceedings and legal cases.
Coverage
The Sectors We Serve
Value Added
The Value We Add for Our Clients
โ An independent, objective technical view supporting strategic decision-making.
โ Reducing the risk of disputes and losses and enhancing the chances of a fair settlement.
โ Reliable technical evidence supporting contractual and legal positions.
โ Helping the parties understand the complex technical dimensions of the dispute or project.
About the Expert
Mohamad Basel Al Najjar โ Engineering Expert & Arbitrator
I prepare the independent technical opinion from a vantage point combining engineering practice, contractual experience and an understanding of how evidence is assessed before the courts and arbitral tribunals. I observe complete impartiality โ the opinion is built on the facts, the documents and the engineering standards, not on impressions.
โ Accredited engineering expert, arbitrator and tribunal chairman.
โ Experience in analysing delay, costs, defects and technical responsibilities.
โ Conversant with FIDIC contracts and contracting and consultancy contracts.
โ Reports and technical opinions used in negotiation, settlement, arbitration and the courts.
โ Civil engineer and senior project manager.
Related services: Expert Reports ยท Litigation Support ยท Construction Arbitration.
Contact Us
Do You Need an Independent Technical Opinion?
If you are facing an engineering dispute, or need a technical assessment of a project, a claim or a case, we are ready to provide a specialist, independent engineering opinion that helps you take the right decision and protect your interests with confidence and professionalism.
Note: This content is provided for general professional guidance only. It does not constitute binding legal advice in any live dispute, nor does it create a retainer. The technical opinion is provided independently and impartially, in line with engineering principles, accredited standards and professional best practice. Contact us to discuss your needs.
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