Any decision to build a new structure or to develop an existing one will be significant and will require a great deal of investment, both in terms of finance and of time. Healys are experts in professional negligence claims against architects and engineers, so contact us today.
Where negligence occurs on the part of an architect, surveyor or engineer, the inconvenience, stress and financial consequences can be considerable and may necessitate the services of a professional negligence solicitor .
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Professional Negligence Claims Against Architects and Engineers in London and Brighton
A firm of architects or civil engineers sells its services to clients on the basis that it has specialist skills and knowledge that will benefit the client and help fulfil its needs.
Safeguarding Standards of Architects’ Work
Because architects’ services have a direct bearing on public safety, practitioners must undertake specialist training and internships, and their work must meet required safety standards.
Where an architect has been negligent in fulfilling the client’s needs, been misleading or made misrepresentations in selling their services, caused financial loss or endangered health and safety, an official complaint can be made about the architect.
Complaints to the ARB or RIBA
There are two bodies in the UK which deal with complaints about incompetent and inadequate architects. These are the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
Once the ARB receives a complaint it will pass the details on to its Investigations Committee which will then, either, dismiss the complaint, deliver a written warning or refer it to the Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) for a full hearing. The PCC then has the power to impose fines, suspensions and bans.
Complaints to RIBA are referred to its Professional Conduct Office, which can de-register members. However, the RIBA complaints procedure is not considered to carry the same gravitas as that of the ARB.
Although these two complaints processes can be useful in achieving professional reprimand, neither will achieve compensation or damages for architect professional negligence.
Professional Negligence Claims Against Engineers
The work of engineers falls under a number of different categories, such as electrical, structural and mechanical. Most types of engineering works have a professional body which oversees standards and strives to maintain levels of competency from its members.
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It is always recommended that the appropriate organisation be contacted in the first instance to see if their complaints procedure will lead to the necessary redress.
A professional negligence claim against an engineer might occur for any of the following reasons:
- incorrect or unsuitable design of engineering work
- providing inaccurate reports and advice
- faulty calculations
- non-adherance to industry standards and safety guidelines
Advice from Healys Professional Negligence Claims Against Architects Team
If you have experienced architect or engineer negligence, the professional negligence solicitors at Healys LLP can assist you in securing a just outcome for any inconvenience, injury and financial losses you have endured.
Our partners have the expertise and professional confidence that comes with success and we deliver clients quick, clear and comprehensive advice.
In addition, we provide transparency on costs and flexibility with funding arrangements.
We have offices in London and Brighton but can lend our expertise to clients across the UK.
Get in touch with our partners by using our call-back form, email partner Robert Johnson or call him directly on 020 7822 4106.
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