Construction Focus: Warning of collapse

Is an engineer liable if a contractor is doing a job incorrectly? A recent case suggests not, as John Starr finds out ‘If the engineer in question has done what other members of their profession would have done, they will not be liable for professional negligence.’ If you are having works done to your house …
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Cases Referenced

  • Goldswain & anor v Beltec Ltd (t/a BCS Consulting) & anor [2015] EWHC 556 (TCC)